Bikes Belong will award $42,000 in grants this month to six bicycling projects throughout the country. The urban programs, community pathways, and mountain bike facilities supported by this round of grants will increase ridership in cities, towns, and par
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Blue Ridge Outdoors Highlights Eco-Friendly Recreation
To highlight the The Southeast’s eco-friendly opportunities and environmental awareness, Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine is planning its inaugural Green Issue—the first and only comprehensive guide to eco-conscious living in the Southeast…
Overton’s Changes Hands in Private Equity Deal
Audax Group has completed the sale of Overton's to Linsalata Capital Partners. Overton's was acquired by Audax Group in August 2003. After partnering with industry executive Mark Metcalfe to buy the business from its founder, Audax worked with m
Camelbak Inks Sponsorship Deals with Two Freeriders
CamelBak Products, LLC has signed two sponsorship agreements with big mountain snowboarder, Jeremy Jones and freeride mountain bike athlete, Kirt Voreis. CamelBak will integrate Jones and Voreis into its 2006-2007 marketing programs in addition to leverag
MEC Opens New Victoria Location
Mountain Equipment Co-op opened its eleventh
store, in Victoria. The store will serve 30,000 MEC members who reside in the provincial capital as well as 44,000 others who live elsewhere on Vancouver Island…
CenterStone Releases Dealer Survey Results
CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an internationally recognized developer of Web-based sales order management software for manufacturers (vendors) of apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories, serving the outdoor recreation, snow sports, sporting goods,
DeVivo Appointed VP of Operations at Attitash
John DeVivo of Bethel, ME will be assuming the role of VP of Mountain Operations for Attitash resort. DeVivo, no stranger to the ski industry, has worked in many facets of Mountain Operations in his 20 years at Sunday River in Bethel, ME, a sister compan
Sportsman’s Guide to be Acquired by Redcats USA Subsidiary
The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. and Redcats USA, Inc., a catalog and online marketer of apparel and home products, entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which VLP Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Redcats USA, will acquire all of the ou
Delta Fiscal Q3 Sales Jump 19%; Pro Forma Earnings Inch Up
Delta Apparel, Inc. fiscal third quarter ended April 1, 2006, net sales rose 19% to $69.4 million compared to $58.3 million in the prior year quarter. Net income was $2.7 million, or 32 cents per basic share, in the fiscal third quarter of 2006 compared t
Ashworth Appoints Two Knightspoint Group Member to Board
Ashworth, Inc. and The Knightspoint Group have reached an agreement relating to Ashworth's upcoming 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Under the terms of the Settlement Agreement, the Company has appointed two of Knightspoint's proposed candid
Outdoor University Event Ends on a High Note in Black Mountain
Attendees put raingear to the ultimate test at the first Southeastern Outdoor University held April 25-27 in Black Mountain, N.C., but despite the weather, the retail education program secured a bright future in the South with this successful event…
Descents to Host Second Round e-Commerce Discussion
In an effort to capitalize on growing on-line sales while fully supporting the entire ski and ski apparel dealer base, Descente North America will host companies throughout the ski industry for the second round of e-commerce meetings on the Snowgalleria.c
Perry Ellis Promotes Gann to SVP of Sales
Perry Ellis International, Inc. promoted Michael Gann to senior vice president of sales for the company’s Corporate and Green Grass divisions. Gann will continue reporting to PEI President, Vice Chairman and COO Oscar Feldenkreis.
Gildan Fiscal Q2 Earnings Jump 40% on 11% Sales Increase
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported second quarter net earnings of $31.0 million and diluted E.P.S. of 51 cents, up respectively 40.3% and 37.8% from adjusted net earnings of $22.1 million and 37 cents per share in the second quarter of fiscal 2005. Sales in
Gottschalks April Comps Inch-Up 0.3%
Gottschalks Inc. same store sales for the month of April 2006 increased 0.3% from the prior year. Total sales for the month decreased 0.4% to $43.3 million from $43.4 million in April 2005…
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