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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Pine Beetle Scourge Emerges as Top Issue for Colorado Outdoor Groups
An unprecedented number of outdoor community and industry leaders and advocates throughout Colorado met at REI's flagship store in Denver earlier this month to endorse the national Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) and prepare f
Garcia Buys Back Northern Lights Trading Co.
Mike Garcia, founder of Northern Lights Trading Company, has bought the company back from Jay Allen, who bought the Montana retailer in 2008. Allen put the business back on the market after having to close one store he'd acquired in 2009 and amid sli
House Committee Advances Bill to Fully Fund LandWCF
The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee passed legislation Thursday that will provide full funding for land conservation and outdoor recreation – something long sought after by Outdoor Industry Association and conservation groups…
Golf Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition Wins Convictions in China
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group reports that on June 10, 2010, the Beijing Hadian District Court found five individuals guilty of the crime of attempting to sell counterfeit golf equipment. The court sentenced the five counte
MTB Would Lower Tariffs On Many Ball Sports Items
The draft 144-page Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) posted July 7 on the House Ways & Means Committee's would suspend duties on volleyballs, leather basketballs, golf bag bodies, rubber basketballs and basketballs of other materials, according to the
NRF Issues Bullish BTS Forecast
The National Retail Federation's 2010 Consumer Intentions and Actions Back to School survey found that the average American family will spend $606.40 on clothes, shoes, supplies and electronics, compared to $548.72 last year, and close to the $594.24
Fishing Remains Top Gateway to Outdoor Activities
The Outdoor Foundation and its partner, Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) unveiled new research showing fishing remains a top gateway activity, spurring involvement in other outdoor pursuits…
West Marine Reports Q2 Comps Rise 9.4%
West Marine, Inc. said comp store sales grew 9.4% in the second quarter ended July 3 and helped push net revenues up 8.4% to $233.4 million. The company said early spring weather in New England and greater wholesale sales helped drive business, while sale
Sport Hansa LLC to Distribute Five European Brands
Boulder-based Sport Hansa LLC has taken on sales and distribution for five European brands in the US and Canada. The lines span hiking boots, cutlery, apparel, tents and packs and baselayers…
Interbike to Host Four Lounges on Show Floor
Interbike is hosting four lounges on the show floor of its International Bicycle Expo 2010. The indoor portion of the bike industry’s weeklong event will be held September 22-24, 2010 at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, and preceded by the
Fisher Names New Compeititions and Promotions Staff
Fischer Skis US is pleased to announce the the addition of two Competition and Promotions staff members. Pearson Neal, is now our Eastern Competition and Promotions Representative and Chris Smith, the Western Competition and Promotions Representative…
Osprey Packs Names Reps for IBD Channel
To support the launch of their Spring/Summer 2011 commute packs and recently launched Hydraulics collection, Osprey has added eight new independent Bike rep agencies in addition to the three cross-over Outdoor agencies to service the IBD channel…
Winmark Closes on $30M Line of Credit
Winmark Corporation closed Tuesday on a $30.0 million line of credit with the PrivateBank and Trust Company. The line of credit will be used for completing the previously announced redemption of Winmark’s Renewable Unsecured Subordinated Notes and f
Serotta Sport Names Director of Dealer Sales
Serotta Sport, the manufacturer of premium custom bicycles and exclusive distributor of Catlike helmets and ETXEONDO cycling apparel, announces the appointment of Steve Fairchild as Director of Dealer Sales…
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