Kayakers can recycle their old boats at the legendary Gauley Fest this year thanks to a partnership between Jackson Kayak and Patagonia. The goal of the Take Back/Give Back program is to reduce landfill waste and backyard clutter, by recycling and, when p
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Global Sources’ Survey Shows Increasing Prices in China
Global Sources' third Bi-Annual China Supplier Survey shows that 70% of mainland China manufacturers plan to raise export prices in the next 12 months — up from 63% at the end of the second half of 2005. Higher metal and plastic prices, higher domes
Y.P.S. Inc. Wins Thule Agency of the Year
Y.P.S. Inc. of Seattle, WA recently won Thule's Agency of the Year honors. The Y.P.S. team of Ned Johnson, Kathy Southard, Steve Plass, and Rob Scott were recognized for the strong sales and service they demonstrated in 2005, in which they pioneered
Panoptx Promotes Meller to Sales Manager
Panoptx promoted Lance Meller to national sales manager for all distribution channels. Previously, as sales manager for the marine and snow channels, Meller successfully increased sales volume. The appointment is effective immediately…
Cabela’s Opens 3rd Nebraska Store
Cabela's will open its newest destination retail store in La Vista, Neb., just south of Omaha, on Friday, November 3, 2006. The La Vista store is Cabela's third location in its home state…
Umbro First Half Sales and Profits Climb on World Cup
Umbro plc reported that first half profits before tax and exceptional items were £17.7 million ($31.5 mm), an increase of 55.2% over profits from the first half of last year of £11.4 million ($21.5 mm). Total Wholesale Equivalent sales were £249.3 million
Federal Court Decision Sets Precedent for e-Commerce
A federal district court judge ruled yesterday that a retailer may be sued if its website is inaccessible to the blind. The ruling was issued in a case brought by the National Federation of the Blind against Target Corp. The suit charges that Target'
FFR Returns to Denver and Former Schedule
FlyFishing Retailer will return to Denver’s Colorado Convention Center and revert back to September dates: Sun-Tues., Sept. 16-18 for their 2007 industry tradeshow and gathering. The decisions regarding dates and venue were based on recommendations from t
Peter Croft Hosts Slide Show to Benefit Bachar and Karafa
Peter Croft will host two slideshows to benefit climber John Bachar and the family of Acopa Rock Shoe President Steve Karafa. Titled “Excellent Adventures,” the slideshows are slated for September 15, 2006 at Mammoth Mountaineering in Mammoth Lakes Califo
CamelBak Raises $10,000 for OIWC and WWI
A total of $10,000 was raised by CamelBak for the Outdoor
Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) and the Women’s
Wilderness Institute from sales of the new CamelBak Bottle
during Summer Outdoor Retailer. This marks the second trade show season where CamelBa
Retail Ventures Cuts Q2 Loss on 2.7% Sales Increase
Retail Ventures, Inc. net sales for the second quarter increased 2.7% to $684.5 million from $666.7 million in 2005, a $17.8 million increase. The Company's comparable store sales for the quarter increased 0.6% when compared to the same period last y
Stride Rite Acquires Children’s Footwear Brand
Stride Rite has acquired Footwear Ltd., a manufacturer of soft-soled leather footwear for babies and young children, for a purchase price of $27.5 million in cash…
Moving Comfort Hires Baxter as New VP
Julie Baxter has been appointed vice president of the Moving Comfort brand. Baxter brings more than 20 years of industry experience with a lifelong passion for women’s fitness and the outdoors. Her professional career includes retail and product developme
Outdoor Outreach to Host OnLine Auction
Outdoor Outreach, the nonprofit organization helping at-risk and underprivileged youth gain confidence and self-esteem through outdoor activities, will host an online benefit auction October 16, 2006. From now through October 7, the organization is accept
ZOIC Raises Funds for BCRF with New Product
ZOIC Clothing will raise funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) through sales of a new BCRF.org cycling sock for women. ZOIC is donating 50% of the profits from the sock back to BCRF with a goal of contributing $2,500 dollars during Octob
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