Occupancy and reservations at North American mountain resorts continued to edge up through Jan. 31 though remaining slightly behind last year’s low figures, according to Data released by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP)…
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Hydrapak Bolsters Direct Sales with New Site
Hydrapak launched a redesigned website to enhance its direct sales. The site features new multimedia tools and interactive social media integration to provide improved marketing support for the Hydrapak brand and strengthen its position as a technology le
Intertek Accredited as Testing Lab for Kid’s Bike Helmets
Intertek said it had been approved as a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) accredited third-party testing lab for certification of children’s bicycle helmets. As a CPSC accredited lab, Intertek will provide bicycle helmet manufacturers with t
GoLite Launches Global Recycling Program
GoLite said it will take back and reuse, repurpose, recycle, and/or store for future recycling any GoLite apparel or equipment, regardless of its condition, that the company manufactured since its founding in 1998. In Europe, GoLite will pay for shipping
Essilor Acquisition of FGX Clears Anti-trust Hurdle
Essilor International's proposed merger of FGX International Holdings Limited cleared another hurdle when the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 expired with no comment from either the Federal Trade Commissi
Oregon Lawmakers Shoot Down BPA Ban
Oregon's state Senate rejected a bill this morning that would have banned BPA, or bisphenol-A, from baby bottles and sippy cups, after opponents concluded it might backfire on the state's food industry…
USTR Promotes Haitian Sourcing Initiative at MAGIC Show
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk promoted a plan to encourage U.S. brands and retailers to work toward sourcing 1% of their total apparel production from Haiti during a visit to the MAGIC Marketplace in Las Vegas, NV…
Attendance Climbs 7% at ispo, Sets Record
The recently concluded four-day ispo show in Germany set a record for attendance, according to show owner Messe München International (MMI). More than 64,000 international visitors from 177 countries came to preview new trends and innovations during the 7
Ryders Eyewear Selects Outside PR
San Francisco based OutsidePR has added Ryders Eyewear to the stable of outdoor brands it represents, which includes Sugoi, GU, GoLite and Road ID…
SRAM Underwrites High School Mountain Biking League
SRAM has joined Specialized Bicycle Components and Easton Foundations as a founding sponsor for The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), which is the national governing body for grades 9-12 interscholastic mountain biking…
TNF Expands PlanetExplore to New York Area
The North Face has expanded PlanetExplore, a new online resource for outdoor recreational activities, to cover the New York region. The online community is now available nationwide…
Rab Names Mid-Atlantic Reps
Following on the heels of hiring sales forces in several other key territories in recent months, Rab, manufacturer of premium outdoor apparel, this week hired Ferrand Associates to represent the brand in the mid-Atlantic territory…
Conservation Alliance Adds 15 Members Since August
Fifteen outdoor industry companies have joined The Conservation Alliance since August, 2009. This growth strengthens the organization as conservation opportunities flourish throughout the US and Canada…
Shimano’s 2009 Profits Plunge on 20.6% Sales Decline
Shimano Inc. said net income plunged 62% in 2009 to $103 million on a 20.6% decline in sales to $2 billion. The company said it appeared inventory reduction had run its course at the retail level in bicycling, while the U.S. fishing market turned the cor
New Website Offers Brands Controlled Online Liquidation Channel
After working with several outdoor brands for months, a Portland, OR startup announced the official launch of TheClymb.com, which will focus on helping premium outdoor brands liquidate excess inventory in heavily branded online sales events…
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