Thule, Inc. has partnered with the World's Strongest Man Super Series to launch its Professional line of contractor-grade rack systems and accessories during the Grand Opening Event of Joe's Sports, Outdoor & More in Bellevue, Washington…
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Big Dog Issues Convertible Notes; Expects TWC Sales of $170 Million
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. has entered into definitive agreements to sell $18.5 million of 8.375% Convertible Notes due 2012. The Notes are convertible into shares of common stock at a price of $18.00 per share…
Yakima Inks Deal with Wolverine Footwear and Apparel
Yakima inked a partnership with Wolverine footwear and apparel as the official apparel sponsor of Yakima’s 2007 Road Warrior Tour, the company’s grassroots field marketing program. Road Warrior staff will wear Wolverine apparel at over 400 retail venues a
Dick’s Sporting Goods Set to Open Pro Soccer Park
Dick's Sporting Goods Park, a professional soccer stadium & field complex, is set to open its doors to the public. Once open, the 18,000-seat outdoor stadium and 24 full-sized outdoor fields located in Commerce City, Colorado will be the home of the
The Walking Company Enters Maine
The Walking Company, will open a new location in South Portland, Maine, its first location in the state, on April 13. The 1,725 square-foot location will be located at The Maine Mall, 364 Main Mall Road…
Outdoor University Finalizes 2007 Schedule
Outdoor University, an Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) event, announces the final program and speaker agenda for 2007 events. The program will be offered at four sessions across the country, providing regional retailers with training aimed at equipping
New Balance To Host Auction for Education
New Balance and chasingKIMBIA, a blogumentary that documents the lifestyle and training of some of the world's best marathon runners from Kenya, announce the “Auction for Education” to raise funds for the KIMbia Foundation in support of youth educati
The Conservation Alliance Issues $350,000 in Grants
The Conservation Alliance sent checks totaling $350,000 to 13 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America. The donations marked the Alliance’s first disbursal of funding for 2007, and represent the largest single funding round in
OIWC Launches Pilot Regional Program in D.C.
Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition will launch a pilot chapter in the greater Washington D.C. area. OIWC has recently developed a model that enables women to create and maintain regional OIWC chapters throughout the country…
Tour of Utah Postponed; Executive Director Resigns
The Board of Directors of the Tour of Utah bicycle race announced today that this year’s event will be postponed. After several months of aggressive sales and marketing efforts, the management team was unable to secure the required level of sponsorship su
Johnson Outdoors Acquires New Diving Equipment Brand
Johnson Outdoors acquired Seemann Sub, a German diving equipment brand. The family-owned and managed German company was acquired from Robert and Ella Stoss. The transaction, which closed on April 2, 2007, continues Johnson Outdoors’ strategic focus on ac
Jetboil Hires Lathrop as VP of Sales
Jetboil hired Chris Lathrop as the company’s new vice president of sales. As VP of Sales, Lathrop will be responsible for overseeing Jetboil’s strategic sales growth and business development activities, marketing and branding initiatives, and will provide
REI to Open New Oregon Store
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a store at Clackamas Town Center in Portland, Oregon, in the fall of 2007. The two-story, approximately 29,000 square-foot store will be located near I-205 at Sunnyside Road and employ 65-70 full and part-time st
Delta Apparel Appoints Dr. Gatewood to Board of Directors
Delta Apparel, Inc. has elected Elizabeth J. Gatewood, Ph.D. to its board of directors. Dr. Gatewood is the Director of the University Office of Entrepreneurship & Liberal Arts at Wake Forest University, a position she has held since 2004. The Office of E
OIF Launches Play it Forward
Outdoor Industry Foundation (OIF) is launching a new cause marketing campaign called, “Play It Forward.” The campaign will raise funds for OIF’s youth outreach programs. Play It Forward asks participating companies to donate a portion of pro-deal and empl
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