In a move to draw upon the resources and reach of an established global partner, prAna has joined forces with Liz Claiborne Inc. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, prAna co-owners Beaver and Pam Theodosakis and Demian Kloer will remain at the
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Conservation Alliance Lobbies DC to Stop ANWR Drilling Plan
The Conservation Alliance has organized a group of outdoor business leaders to travel to Washington DC to urge
Congressional representatives to protect Alaska¹s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from proposed oil drilling. Representatives from Montrail, Pat
Big Dog Holdings Earnings Climb From Walking Company Contribution
Big Dog Holdings consolidated net sales for the third quarter were $44.9 million, compared with $42.7 million in 2004. Consolidated net sales increased 5.2%, primarily due to comparative stores sales increase of 4.1%. Comparative store sales declined 1.6%
Ted Lohr Promoted to Atomic National Sales Manager
Atomic Snowboarding promoted Ted Lohr to National Sales Manager. Lohr, who has been with Atomic since 2002 as the Northwest territory sales rep, will manage the sales force and direct daily operations for the snowboard brand in the United States. Along wi
Forest Service Allows Off Road Vehicle Use
U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service announced a new regulation for recreational motor vehicle use in national forests and grasslands which will forge a sustainable system of routes and areas designated for motorized use in the future…
OIA Introduces Two New Industry Awards
Outdoor Industry Association introduced two Industry Awards. The Outdoor Industry Innovator Award recognizes leaders that have pioneered business initiatives to ensure the health and success of the industry, and the Outdoor Ambassador award honors a busi
Zumiez October Comps Climb 10.0%
Zumiez total net sales for the four-week period ended October 29, 2005 increased 29.5% to $13.2 million, compared to $10.2 million for the four-week period ended October 30, 2004. The company's comparable store sales increased 10.0% for the past mont
SCOTT Hires New Midwest Rep
SCOTT wintersport hired Arden Balkema as its Midwest sales representative for softgoods. Balkema is charged with selling clothing, gloves, hats and the newest addition to the Scott line, socks. Balkema will cover the following states; Arkansas, North an
Parks Canada Equips Six Parks with RECCO
Parks Canada has equipped six of its National Parks with the RECCO avalanche rescue system for the 05-06 winter season. Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, and Glacier National Parks will all incorporate RECCO detectors into their rescue pla
OR Hires Mullen Public Relations to Head PR Effort
Outdoor Retailer hired Mullen Public Relations as the agency-of-record responsible for exhibitor and media relations programming, following a formal RFP process. Mullen will develop and manage programming to support the twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trad
Schwarzenegger Works to Boost California Skiing
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the California Travel and Tourism Commission, and California's world-class ski destinations have teamed up for the first time to launch the 2005-06 California Snow Campaign aimed at increasing destination skier visits
American Skiing Company Fiscal 2005 Net Loss Doubles
American Skiing Company reported that its fiscal 2005 resort revenues increased 7% due to the introduction of the new All For One Pass and favorable Spring season conditions at the Company's eastern resorts. The Company also reported season pass sale
Gita is Named N.A. Distributor of Ergomo
Gita has been selected as the exclusive North American distributor for Ergomo power meters and accessories. The Ergomo Pro is a brand new power meter that takes its power readings from a sensor in the unit’s proprietary bottom bracket assembly. While an e
BOB Relocates to Boise
BOB Trailers plans to relocate the entire business operation to Boise, Idaho in January 2006. BOB was incorporated in San Luis Obispo, CA on July 25, 1994, and all domestic and international operations have been conducted from San Luis Obispo since…
Forrester Research Predicts Online Holiday Sales Growth
Despite concerns about consumer confidence, US online retail sales this holiday season will hit $18 billion, a 25 percent increase over last year, according to Forrester Research…
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