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“The hiring of Michael Martin demonstrates our commitment to improving Softride's sales and marketing efforts throughout North America and International territories,” said Mike Allsop, Softride's co-owner and chief executive officer…

After rapidly growing its retailer base during its first year in business, startup outdoor equipment manufacturer Indigo Equipment has taken the next leap toward better serving its customers by investing in a larger warehouse, dedicated shipping/receiving

As Ortovox USA’s fiscal year closes this week they are reporting that U.S. sales for the snow safety brand are up 11%. Ortovox attributes this year’s leap in sales to the introduction of the X1, growing sales of probes and shovels, and the M2 transceiver

Amidst all the bad news about the obesity crisis among American youth, comes some good news for a change. According to P.E.4LIFE, the Washington, D.C.-advocacy group for physical education, hundreds of schools and community organizations in 44 states, Pu

Bell Canoe Works recently announced construction of its
new plant. However, there are other significant developments in Bell production. The big news is Bell’s new production manager, Chris Gibbs…

The American Alpine Club is seeking nominations for members to serve on the AAC Board of Directors. We are looking for nominees with strong business or non-profit backgrounds who enjoy climbing and want to make a difference for the climbing community…

Big crowds of shoppers are expected at selected Decathlon Sports stores beginning Wednesday, October 8, as consumers take advantage of store closing sales in several locations in New England. As announced earlier, Decathlon Stores is closing the stores as

Inc. Magazine today released its 23rd annual Inc. 500 ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. Fashion design company, Global Brand Marketing, Inc. (GBMI), ranks #84 on the list, with five-year sales growth of 1,708%. Also in the s

Phoenix Footwear has signed an agreement to acquire Royal Robbins. The deal includes $6.5 million due at closing with an additional contingent purchase value of around $5 million based on a two-year earn-out formula. The initial payment will consist of $6

Columbia made a clear point at the recent investor conferences that the company sees itself in the value end of the business for the Columbia brand. Company CFO Bryan Timm and Director of Investor Relations David Kaiser presented at the recent Wells Farg

The on again, off again saga of the Malden Mills bankruptcy appears to be winding down this week, with a new exit date set for the middle of the month. Company chairman Aaron Feuerstein has another window of opportunity to close on a deal that will enable

Deuter has only been around in the U.S. for a little over two years, but they have been giving many entrenched pack companies a run for their money. This may be because Deuter has been around for so long in Europe, and they have built in production effici