In an effort to draw more fitness enthusiasts to the sport of paddling, and to also offer beginning and serious paddlers a great way to improve their on water paddling experience, Confluence, in conjunction with fitness experts, has developed a new Kayak
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Europe’s OutDoor Show a Success
In spite of a poor retail climate in many European countries, the OutDoor show has recorded a 7% increase in visitors. Even more encouraging is the significant increase in visitors from outside Germany. In four days, a total of 15,137 trade visitors from
EOG Sees Growth in Outdoor Industry
The European Outdoor Group conducted research showing the outdoor-sports industry is on course for success. The Outdoor industry has recorded a growth in all key markets compared with 2003 with sales of €1.98 billion in 2004 (2003: €1.96 billion), the clo
Backbone Media Adds Another Vertibrae
Backbone Media has hired Greg Williams to meet growing demand for PR in the outdoor, fitness and lifestyle markets. Williams, formerly the Advertising Director at Climbing magazine, has joined the team to work closely with Polartec and to support a burgeo
Specialized Terminates Relationship with Supergo
Following almost a year of discussions, Specialized and Supergo bike shops have reached an amicable agreement to terminate their relationship in an orderly fashion, the two companies announced jointly today. Supergo will sell the remainder of its inventor
LWCF Preserved in 2006 Budget
Frank Hugelmeyer, President of Outdoor Industry Association applauded House and Senate Interior Appropriation conferees for saving stateside Land and Water Conservation Fund. Created in 1964, the LWCF Act directed $900 million per year in off-shore oil an
Save Our Wild Salmon Completes Ranier Fund Raising Climb
This weekend twenty-six salmon advocates will summit Mt. Rainier – the highest point in Washington state, and one of the most challenging peaks in North America. Each climber raised at least $2,000 to help support the work of the Save Our Wild Salmon Coa
Kellwood Restructures and Lowers Guidance
Kellwood Company announced several initiatives aimed at advancing the Company’s corporate objectives, which focus on increasing its penetration of consumer lifestyle brands with strong growth and profit potential while reducing
exposure to smaller volume
Johnson Outdoors Hold Annual Investor Conference
Johnson Outdoors held its 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders at the historic Golden Rondelle Theater, celebrating the Company's 35th anniversary. Ms. Johnson-Leipold discussed the Company's future growth opportunities, and current success in ma
Wolverine World Wide Renews Credit Agreement
Wolverine World Wide and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, Harris, Comerica Bank, Standard Federal Bank, and National City Bank of the Midwest. The Credit Agreement allows for borrowings up to $150,000,0
Open Air Demo Heads to Willard Bay State Park
With 9,900 acres of fresh water atop the Great Salt Lake flood plain, Willard Bay State Park will act as the official backdrop to OR’s annual Open Air Demo on Wednesday, August 10th. OAD attendees will discover smooth sandy beachfront, ample parking, shel
High Gear Appoints Southwest and New England Sales Groups
Highgear appointed new representation in the New England and Southwest territories. Handling New England will be the Allison Sales group, lead by Kristel Hayes. The Southwest territory will be managed by Sportsgear Plus, an agency founded by long-time ind
Herrera Appointed VP of finance at OIA
Frank Hugelmeyer, President of Outdoor Industry Association, announced the appointment of Lori Herrera as Vice President of Finance. Formerly the Vice President of Finance and Operations for Qualstar Early Learning and Educare Colorado, Herrera brings a w
Black Diamond is Now One Brand, One Company
Black Diamond Equipment has integrated Franklin Climbing Equipment into the Black Diamond brand. With the integration, Black Diamond feels it can more efficiently build, develop and market specific, high-end bouldering gear. The shift will allow Black Di
Descente Offers New On-Line Fullfillment Service to Retailers
Talk to a specialty ski shop owner, and after weather and pro forms, their biggest concern is how they can compete with companies that sell online. The folks at Descente think they’ve got an answer to at least the third part of that equation. Beginning th
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