Author: SGB Media

Bell Canoe Works announced a decision to expand its market
in Madison, WI. The Minnesota-based canoe and accessory company reached an agreement with nationally renowned retailer Rutabaga Paddlesports to distribute the full line of Bell canoes and accessor

Swany America, makers of high performance sports gloves,
is partnering with the United States Bobsled & Skeleton Federation (USBSF) to become the team's official glove supplier. The two-year agreement is effective immediately and will continue throu

Mountainsmith has inked a new partnership in Latin America. Rabbit Mountain, based in Boulder, Colorado, has assumed distribution responsibilities for Mountainsmith products in Mexico, Central America, and South America. The announcement was made by Geo

Armor Holdings, Inc. has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Bianchi International, Parent Company to Gregory Backpacks. Armor Holdings will pay $60 million in cash for the Company, which will be delivered on a debt-free basis. Bianchi recorded $36

Outdoor Retailer is pleased to announce major savings for exhibiting companies with their official service contractor — GES. Per an agreement negotiated with Outdoor Retailer, GES is cutting costs on basic services including labor for booth set up, sele

Thule Inc. announces the hiring of Earley & Associates of Watkinsville, GA, to Thule's sales force in the Southeast. In other Thule rep group news Tri-Marketing Group, of Plano, TX, has added Marc Fuentes and Scott Robertson to their agency. Both a

Mossimo third quarter 2004 net revenues were $4.9 million compared to $4.2 million for the same period last year. The Company reported a third quarter net loss of ($125,000) compared to net earnings of $630,000 for the same period last year, and diluted l

Apogée Skiwear, a Canadian active outdoor apparel manufacturer based in Quebec City, has established a USA Sales and Marketing presence. Apogée USA will be directed by Barry Levinson and will handle all sales efforts in the USA. Apogée is currently develo

Royal Precision has inked a new partnership with Lamkin Grips of San Diego. Royal Grip and Lamkin Grip co-branded products have enjoyed tremendous success in Asia. As a part of the new agreement, Royal Precision receives exclusive distribution rights to

SnowSports Industries America's Winter Feels Good campaign is working with the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports to encourage Americans to participate in
outdoor winter activities. Children and adults can earn President's C

Nokian Tyres is going to sell its bicycle tyres business to Suomen Rengastehdas Oy, which is currently being established. The buyer will continue to run and develop the bicycle tyre business in the town of Lieksa in Finland. The new owner will also take

Back by popular demand — the 2nd Annual Backcountry Base Camp (BBC) will return to the Brighton Backcountry in Utah’s Big Cottonwood Canyon on Friday, January 28th — one day prior to the four-day Winter Market tradeshow held in Salt Lake City’s Salt Pal

Gander Mountain shares fell 25% on Tuesday on news the retailer had lowered its outlook for pretax income for fiscal 2004 to a range of $8 million to $13 million, compared with prior guidance of $16 million to $21 million. The company also said that it ex

Collegiate Pacific reported Q1 fiscal 2005 results for the three month period ended Sept. 30, 2004. Net Sales were up 364% to $27.7 million vs. $5.9 million during Q1 last year. Operating Profit was up 655% to $3.4 million vs. $0.5 million during Q1 last