Outdoor Research has added Charles Lozner as director of marketing. Lozner will manage and support the efforts of the brand, marketing and PR divisions at Outdoor Research. As a recent Brand Director for K2 Sports…
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Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group Adds to Inside Sales Team
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG), a collection of six outdoor industry brands, has added Dan Burke to its team of territory sales managers. As a New England territory sales manager, Burke will work out of his office in Amherst, NH and be tasked
Eddie Bauer May be Liquidated, VF Corp. Emerges as Possible Bidder
According to several financial media outlets, Eddie Bauer may be headed to a liquidation sale. Reports state that Monarch Alternative Capital and Anchorage Advisors, the two lenders that control Eddie Bauer's $200 million in debt, may bring in Hilco
Kellwood Looks to Restructure Debt
Over the past two months, Kellwood has been seeking to renegotiate a $140 million bond issue which matures this month. The company is looking to execute an exchange with a group of bondholders to create a better deal for them which matures in 2014. Unfor
InterMedia Outdoors and Trout Unlimited Partner Up
InterMedia Outdoors (IMO) and Trout Unlimited (TU) have signed a long-term cooperative agreement reaching across both organizations' media platforms. As part of the deal, IMO's Sportsman Channel will become the exclusive home to TU's On The
Wojcik Named RGS Regional Director
The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) has hired Bruce Wojcik, a Michigan native who holds a BS degree in Wildlife form the Univ. of WI-Madison. Bruce will be the RGS Regional Director for Michigan and Northern Indiana…
NRA: AZ Governor Signs 5 Key Pieces of Legislation for Gun Owners
This week Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed into law five key pieces of legislation that will protect and strengthen the rights of law-abiding gun owners in her state and educate children about gun safety, according to a release by the NRA…
TrekSta USA Adds New Sales Team in Northwest
TrekSta USA, a manufacturer of outdoor footwear, said Egan & Associates LLC will represent the company in the Pacific Northwest territory (Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana).The agency has over 18 years of experience in the Northwest including
Blacks Leisure Comps Slip 1.8%; New Outdoor Format Sales Increase
Blacks Leisure year-to-date comparable sales were down 1.8% with outdoor sales down 1.6% and Boardwear down 3.2%. The new format Outdoor stores, which the company says is an important element of the recovery strategy for the business, continued to perform
TRCP Praises Governor’s Decision to Slow Rule-Making
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation partnership has praised an announcement by Colorado Governor Bill Ritter to postpone finalization of the state's roadless rule until additional revision and public comment could be obtained, according to a release
Beretta, Browning, Remington Among Sponsors for SCTP Nationals
With more than 1,000 SCTP shooters preparing to compete in the upcoming National Championships at the World Shooting and Recreation Complex in Sparta, Ill. on July 23 – 26, 2009, the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) said Beretta, Browning, and
Amazon.com Launches Outdoor Recreation Store
Amazon.com launched its new Outdoor Recreation Store focusing on outdoor gear and apparel. Amazon.com's growing selection of merchandise is complemented by offerings available from leading outdoor merchants, including Altrec, Backcountry and Mountain
OIA Report: Outdoor Sales Decline in May
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* declined 7% compared to last May, moving from $448M to $418M, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report. Sales for
OR Launches Bike Share Program with Swobo
Outdoor Retailer will be launching a new Bikeshare Program at OR, presented by Swobo. Twenty Swobo Novak commuter bikes will be available for Outdoor Retailer attendees and exhibitors to use in 60 minutes intervals, free of charge with a credit card depos
Old Navy to Sell NCAA, NFL Merchandise
Gap Inc.’s Old Navy division will sell retro-styled NFL and NCAA licensed T-shirts and hooded sweatshirts starting this month. The NCAA merchandise comes via a license from Tailgate Clothing Co. while NFL merchandise is sourced through a license owned by
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