Winnebago Industries, Inc. said revenues for the second quarter ended Feb. 27, 2010 rose 247% to $110.5 million, versus $31.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Growth was driven by big increase in Class A mobile homes. Back orders were up 246
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Suunto Oy Gets New President
Mikko Moilanen, M.Sc EE, 45, was named today as president of Suunto Oy, where he replaces Juha Pinomaa effective immediately. Pinomaa has voluntarily left the company…
American Hiking Society Hikes Capitol Hill
The American Hiking Society said it held over 500 individual meetings on Capitol Hill during Trails Advocacy Week last month…
Volcom’s Eckert Moved to Hawaii Post
Volcom has created a new position of Hawaii Strategic Director and filled it with Troy C. Eckert, currently EVP of marketing. Ryan N. Immegart, Volcom's first sponsored snowboarder, will take over as VP of marketing May 15…
Mountain Resort Occupancy Up Slightly Through February
Lodging occupancy at major North American mountain resorts continued to build in February, Mountain Travel Research Program reported. After a strong January, reservations taken in February for arrival in February through July are up 12.7% compared to 2009
Outdoor Lobby Urges Senate to Act on Climate Change
Seventy-five outdoor businesses, the Outdoor Industry Association, Outdoor Alliance and the National Parks Conservation Association have signed on to a letter calling on Congress to protect public lands from climate change impacts. The letter argues that
Grants Awarded to Make Five Cities More Bike Friendly
Bikes Belong, in partnership with the League of American Bicyclists and with generous support from REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), announced this year's REI/Bicycle Friendly Community Grant Awards. The grants went to groups in five cities, includ
Native Eyewear Beefs up North American Rep Force
Native Eyewear has added several rep groups in North America. The company has doubled its presence in the South through a partnership with Baratti Marketing, increased its California, Nevada and Arizona outreach with the Blue Sky Group and has expanded ef
Online Registrations Rise 15.4% at Active.com in 2009
The Active Network, Inc. said online registration for running events taking place in the United States in 2009 was up more than 15% from the previous year…
NRF: Financial Services Bill Should Address Credit Card Swipe Fees
The National Retail Federation expressed disappointment that a wide-ranging financial services reform bill unveiled today by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-CT, doesn’t address the $48 billion in credit card swipe fees paid by
REI Volunteer Expeditions Offer Community Service Overseas
REI Adventures launched “Volunteer Expeditions” trips that will allow travelers to work on trail renovation and other community service projects at destinations like Machu Picchu and Patagonia. The trips are being arranged in partnership with the non-prof
Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group Adds Graphic Designer
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG) has added Senior Graphic Designer Tom Milam to its team. BOSG's family of brands includes Kelty, Kelty KIDS, Sierra Designs, Slumberjack, Wenger, and Ultimate Direction…
Trips for Kids Will Sell and Collect Bikes at Sea Otter
Trips for Kids (TFK) will operate a bicycle thrift shop at their booth at the 2010 Sea Otter Classic again this year. The non-profit invites Sea Otter exhibitors to donate sample merchandise after the show…
La Sportiva Appoints Promotions Coordinator
La Sportiva N.A. appointed Ian Achey as their new Promotions Coordinator. Achey’s new position at La Sportiva will include event coordination responsibilities as well as assisting in all aspects of managing the climbing and Mountain Running ambassad
Obama Administration Not Supporting Affordable Footwear Act
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk told a meeting of the American Apparel and Footwear Association March 12 that the Obama administration does not support the Affordable Footwear Act, which would eliminate most tariffs on imported footwear…
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