Big City Mountaineers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization a mission to “enhance the lives of under-resourced urban teens through transformative outdoor experiences,” has added three new members to its board of directors…
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SOLE Sponsors Top Female Mountain Biker Rebecca Rusch
SOLE, the manufacturer of premium footbeds, socks and sandals, announces the addition of world champion mountain biker Rebecca Rusch to its athlete team…
Volcom to Acquire Australian Licensee
Volcom, Inc. signed an agreement to acquire the Volcom licensee in Australia. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The company anticipates the acquisition, which is expected to close in the third quarter, to be neutral to earnings in 2010.
Texas Outdoor Branding Firm Closes Bridge Financing Round
NBFog Inc., an Austin, Texas firm specializing in helping companies license brands in the outdoor lifestyle market, said it had completed its first bridge investment round.
Arc’Teryx Named Grassroots Partner
Arc'teryx has been designated a vendor partner of the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, which represents 37 independent specialty retailers operating more than 70 stores across the United States…
MotorFist to Use Klymit’s Gas Chamber Insulation Technology
Klymit will supply snowmobile outerwear brand MotorFist with its NobleTek insulation, which gives outdoor enthusiasts the power to adjust their level of warmth via flexible, gastight, breathable chambers filled with gas instead of down or fabric….
New Paddle Council Expands Membership
The Paddle Council, an ad hoc group formed last year to obtain better terms for paddlesports exhibitors at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, has broadened its membership with the addition of four more industry heavyweights. Executives from Kokatat, Lega
Deckers Outdoor’s Ups Guidance on Strong Q2
Deckers Outdoor Corporation upped its sales and earnings guidance for the year after reporting second-quarter diluted EPS increased 155.6% to a record 23 cents. The company said its Teva brand continued to win market share in the U.S. wholesale channel, w
Birki’s Hires 50 Years of Sales Management Talent
Birki's, a lifestyle comfort brand added Doug Chandler and Terry Bastis as new members of its US sales team. Combined, Chandler and Bastis bring 50 plus years of shoe industry expertise…
Fundraiser for Bicycling Hall of Fame Set for Next Week
The U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame will be the beneficiary of a live auction fundraiser at Lifeboat Event’s DealerCamp in Park City, Utah next month. The hall of fame recently moved to Davis, CA., where it will house its collection of bicycles, photogr
Hanesbrands Raises 2010 Guidance on Strong Q2
Hanesbrands Inc. raised its 2010 sales and earnings guidance after reporting that second-quarter 2010 net sales increased 9.1% and diluted earnings per share increased by 55 cents to 87 cents, up from 32 cents a year ago. Net sales increased by $90 millio
Brands to Sell Discounted Product at OR Fundraiser
Twenty two companies will sell their products at promotional prices at next month's Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show in Salt Lake City to raise money for the Conservation Alliance, a group of outdoor companies that has raised millions of dollars
Ski Channel Inks Deal with Comcast
The Ski Channel, which promotes a variety of mountain spots, entered into a long-term distribution agreement with Comcast that will provide the channel’s original programming, Warren Miller movies, Greg Stump films, destination travel, instructional
Approved by House, MTB Bill Now Moves to Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) Wednesday afternoon, restoring duty relief for a cornucopia of sporting goods, including bicycle parts, outdoor footwear, snow sports equipment, volleyballs, rubber basketballs,
Outdoor Sets New Attendance Record in Friedrichschafen
Messe Friedrichshafen GmbH reported that 20,460 visitors from 87 nations attended the Outdoor European trade fair, surpassing the record of 19,300 set last year. Sixty percent of visitors came from outside of Germany…
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