Lands’ End’s U.S. production downsizing is DeLong’s opportunity as the brand that was recently acquired by Sears plans to close two factories in Iowa by spring, resulting in the loss of more than 175 jobs. The company under Sears and has gone entirely to
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René Takens re-elected President of COLIBI
At their meeting in Milan on 23 October, the COLIBI (Comite de Liason des fabricants Europeen de Bicyclettes) members unanimously re-elected Mr René Takens as their President. COLIBI groups 10 national associations in 10 EU Member Sta
Climb High, Mammut, and OBS offer Scholarship
Climb High, the U.S. distributor of Mammut, will once again join forces with Outward Bound, a national non-profit educational-adventure organization, in offering a second annual Outdoor Appreciation Scholarship award in 2004…
Osprey Brings In More Horsepower
Osprey Packs, Inc. has made some key changes and additions to the company as it prepares for the 2004 season and beyond. Nathan Kuder, formerly Assistant Designer, will lead off in a new role as Product Development Manager. He will be responsible for mark
National Ski Patrol Taps Fisher-Price For New Patroller
Meet the newest member of the National Ski Patrol (NSP), Al Pine™, a Fisher-Price ® Rescue Heroes™ toy inspired by patrollers and their heroic rescue deeds. Al Pine is an accomplished skier and snowboarder, traveling the slopes in search of stranded skie
REI Plans to Open New Henderson, NV Store
“Henderson is a great place to enjoy the outdoors. There is Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation and Spring Mountain National Recreation area all within easy reach,” said Jerry Chevassus, REI Vice President of Real Est
The Backcountry Store Launches New Catalogue
BackcountryStore.com will open up a new marketing front when it drops more than 125,000 catalogs in the mail during the first week of November. The winter – 03 catalog is the first for BackcountryStore.com and will become a regular part of the company’s d
The Access Fund Announces 2003 Awards
At the October Access Fund board meeting, the following awards were given to volunteers who have devoted countless hours to preserving climbing access in America. Whether digging trails, attending meetings or rallying support, they were helping to keep cl
Phoenix Footwear Scheduled to Complete Royal Robbins Acquisition
Phoenix Footwear Group is scheduled to complete the acquisition of Royal Robbins October 31, 2003. Phoenix Footwear had previously announced a definitive agreement to acquire Royal Robbins, Inc. on October 3, 2003. The completion of this acquisition would
Everlast Consolidates Manufacturing To Missouri
Everlast Worldwide will relocate its Bronx, New York sporting goods manufacturing facility and consolidate and integrate those professional and retail product operations into its Moberly, Missouri sporting goods manufacturing facility.
The Weather Channel Extends Gore Contract
The Weather Channel has again entrusted protection of its field meteorologists to W. L. Gore & Associates, inventor of GORE-TEX® fabric. The multi-year partnership, which began in 2000, will extend through 2005 and encompass advertising and content on bo
American Skiing Co. Sees Improvements
American Skiing Company announced its financial results for the 2003 fiscal year and fourth quarter ended July 27, 2003. The Company reported that its fiscal 2003 resort operating results were favorably impacted by effective targeted marketing and cost co
MountainSmith Partners With US Bobsled
Mountainsmith is partnering with the United States Bobsled & Skeleton Federation (USBSF) to become their official backpack and luggage supplier. The three-year agreement is effective immediately and will continue through the 2006 winter Olympics. Greg Th
Honey Stinger Joins Subaru XC Ski Team
En-R-G Foods, Inc., makers of Honey Stinger energy bars and gels, have entered into a two-year sponsorship agreement with the Subaru Factory Team. The company will continue its support of the elite Nordic ski racing team through 2005 as official bar and
Trek Hires New Brand Manager
Trek Bicycle announces the hiring of industry veteran Zapata “Zap” Espinoza, as Trek Bicycles’ Brand Manager. Espinoza, who most recently was Executive Editor at Mountain Bike Magazine for the past ten years said, “I am elated about the opportunity to le