Columbia Sportswear announced the launch of its new business-to-consumer online channel. Columbia’s e-commerce sites will showcase “The Science of the Greater Outdoors” and explore how the company’s product technologies protect consumers from the elements
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European Outdoor Group Assists Ice Tool Producers
The European Commission has generally classified ice screws, ropes, harnesses and carabiners as “Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),” but for unknown reasons left ice tools out. This month, The European Outdoor Group submitted a technical paper on the is
Dorel’s CEO Upbeat at 2010
Dorel Industries Inc. President and CEO Martin Schwartz told shareholders attending its annual meeting that Dorel's products have traditionally been resilient in recessions…
Obama Administration Takes Action to Safeguard Roadless Areas
A decision from the Obama administration to issue a “timeout” on development of inventoried roadless areas was lauded by prominent outdoor-oriented groups, including OIA, The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Outdoor Alliance, and the Izaak Wal
Canada to Charge Dumping Duties on Rubber Footwear
According to Outdoor Industry Association’s Trade Policy team, The Canada Border Services Agency made a preliminary determination of dumping this week in respect of waterproof footwear “constructed wholly or in part of rubber and/or thermoplastic rubber (
River Sports Outfitters Launches Social Networking Site
River Sports Outfitters, a Knoxville, TN, specialty outdoor retailer, has launched a new social networking website – OutdoorKnoxville.com – aimed at providing an online meeting place for outdoor enthusiasts in and around the Knoxville area…
Weatherby Announces The Promotion Of Aaron Smith To Marketing Manager
Aaron Smith, who originally joined Weatherby in 2005 as marketing coordinator now will manages major communication projects in both the print and digital areas, including the annual catalog and Web site, as well as advertising and e-mail campaigns. Smith
Outtech Archery Division To Represent Hunt Comfort
Hunt Comfort has signed Outtech as its national sales agency. Hung Comfort said the partnership is a strategic initiative to significantly expand sales and to develop brand awareness of Hunt Comfort’s products and services…
Stromgren Reiterates Legality of Girdles with Thigh Pads
In response to questions concerning the legality of thigh pads in an integrated football compression girdle following an April article in SGD TEAM Business magazine, Stromgren Athletics, a leader in football compression clothing and protective performance
Phoenix Mercury, Lifelock Partner for Branded WNBA Team Jersey
The Phoenix Mercury and LifeLock have entered a multi-year marketing partnership to launch the first-ever branded jersey in WNBA or NBA history, said Phoenix Mercury President and COO Jay Parry and LifeLock CEO Todd Davis…
AYSO Continues Partnership with Molten USA
Molten USA has released a new official AYSO-branded soccer ball with the traditional AYSO logo as its first product of a new two-year licensing agreement with the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)…
Reports: Knight Rifles to Shutter Doors
Knight Rifles has announced to employees that it will shutter its doors, according to reports from several sources including The Outdoor Wire. The reports indicate the announcement was made Friday, May 29th, but the company's web site has no informat
Former Nike Chief Elected to Campbell’s Board
Campbell Soup Company's Board of Directors has elected William Perez, former CEO of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company and President and CEO of Nike, Inc., to the Board…
Epic Kayaks Expands Rep Team
Epic Kayaks has added Chester (Chet) Rick to its rep team. Rick will be Epic’s new dealer representative in the Midwest region. He has been working in the outdoor industry for over 15 years, starting in retail at a Minneapolis based outdoor shop before st
Timex Group Appoints SVP, Human Resources
Timex Group B.V. has appointed David Gilbert as Senior Vice President, Human Resources. Gilbert joined the company June 1 and reports directly to Timex Group President and CEO, Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard…
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