Timbuk2 Designs received 27th place in the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times. This award comes two weeks after the company’s acquisition by private equity firm VMG Equity Partners…
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WWSRA Launches Preview Shows
WWSRA launched four new regional preview shows in 2006. These shows will be launched in Boulder, Newport Beach, Portland and Sacramento. After a series of surveys, membership meetings and focus groups, the Board of Directors came to the conclusion that th
GT Bicycles to Become ‘IBD-Only’ Brand
GT Bicycles is transitioning to an Independent Bicycle Dealer-only distribution strategy, beginning with its 2006 model year products. For the 2006 model year GT will introduce five new major platforms to address the latest advances in the sport. From a n
Nike’s Beaverton Campus Earns ‘Salmon Safe Certification’
Nike’s world headquarters is the first corporate campus to earn 'Salmon Safe certification,' a designation that means the company is significantly improving the environmental health of its 175-acre property. Other companies working towards Salmo
Rocky Receives New Military Contract; Provides Preliminary Q3 Results
Rocky Shoes & Boots has received an order to fulfill a contract to the U.S. Military to produce “Hot Weather” boots for approximately $30.0 million. The Company also reported preliminary results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. Rocky expect
Cabela’s Anticipates Flat Q3 Income on Negative Comps
For the third quarter of fiscal 2005, Cabela's expects to report a 12% increase in consolidated revenues with diluted earnings per share at or slightly below the same period last year, which was an exceptionally strong quarter. The Company anticipate
TNF Adds RECCO to Prodigy Line
The North Face incorporated the RECCO avalanche rescue system into seven of their Prodigy pieces for this winter season. By integrating RECCO reflectors into these peices, Recco feels that TNF has taken a proactive stand for supplemental safety technolog
OIA: Embargoes Potentially Devastating to Outdoor Industry
Companies sourcing products in China face a potentially devastating 2006 from embargoes on the import of those products into the United States. Representatives of the domestic textile industry have petitioned the Committee for the Implementation of Textil
Raquette River Outfitters Wins Bell Canoe’s ‘Dealer of the Year’
Bell Canoe Works announced its newest recipient of the “Dealer of the Year” Award. Raquette River Outfitters of Tupper Lake, New York is the recipient for 2005. The award is presented each year to the dealer that best represents the criteria set forth by
Pennsylvania Launches Campaign Focusing on Outdoor Recreation
To help businesses effectively promote tourism in Pennsylvania's 12 northern counties, state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Department of Community and Economic Development officials met this evening with the Warren County North
Schwinn Brand Hires Specialty-Specific Product Manager
Pacific Cycle has hired Tom Mount as Senior Product Manager – Schwinn Specialty. Mount is a 14-year veteran of the bicycle industry and spent the last five years as K2's Bike Product Manager. Prior to K2, Mount worked at Darby Cycle (Raleigh America)
JP Berg is SportHill’s New National Sales Manager
Jim Hill, President of SportHill announced that John-Paul (JP) Berg joined the SportHill Team and assumed the role of National Sales Manager vacated by Liz Wilson, who was promoted to the newly created position, Director of National and International Key
JJB Sports Sees First Half Sales Drop 6.2%; Profit Falls 35.8%
JJB Sports, UK’s largest sports retailer, announced its interim results for the 26 weeks to 31 July 2005. Revenue Dropped 6.2% to £340.4 million ($637.6 mm). Operating Profit fell 35.8% to £17.6 million ($33.0 mm)…
Mountain Khakis Adds New Rep
Mountain Khakis added Ron Mosher to their national sales rep team. Mosher will handle sales and retail responsibilities in the Northwest. Mosher has an extensive background in and passion for the fly fishing industry, and has worked for major manufacture
Lotto Expands Retail Presence
Following the May inauguration of the flagship store in Milan, two new Lotto factory outlets opened in September, one situated in Mantua’s Bagnolo San Vito fashion district and one in Molfetta. Both of the new outlets are characterised by an assortment of
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