Reno-based grassroots organizer Carrie Sandstedt of the Campaign for America's Wilderness at the Pew Environment Group is among five individuals profiled in the 2010 Patagonia Holiday Favorites catalog…
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Ryders Eyewear Hires Northwest Reps
Ryders Eyewea hired Moxie Northwest. Moxie Northwest, led by Laura Moen, will focus on expanding Ryders' presence in the bike, run and outdoor cultures in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Alaska…
Survey: Dick’s SG Voted Favorite Athletic Wear Retailer
While Walmart scored the most votes when consumers were asked to pick their favorite retailer for athletic apparel, Dick's Sporting Goods won by a wide margin when the results were indexed to factor in the number of stores, according to a national co
Fortune Brands to Sell/Spin Off Acushnet Golf Business
Fortune Brands Inc., facing pressures from an activist shareholder, announced plans to either sell or spin off its Acushnet Company golf unit, which includes Titleist and FootJoy. The company will also spin off its home and security unit to shareholders i
Silver Steep Partners Sold to D.A. Davidson
D.A. Davidson & Co. announced that it has acquired Silver Steep Partners LLC, the investment banking firm specializing in the outdoor and active lifestyle industry. The terms were not disclosed. Silver Steep Partners, based in Seattle is led by Nathan Pun
Gait Lacrosse Re-signs University of Virginia Men’s Lacrosse Team
Gait Lacrosse said it will continue to be the official equipment supplier of the six times National Champion, University of Virginia Men's Lacrosse Team…
City Sports Readies for Georgetown Opening
City Sports will open its new flagship Georgetown store at 3338 M Street on Tuesday, Dec. 14th, at 10 a.m. with a day-long grand opening event. Deals include over $10,000 in gift bag giveaways, $3,000 in shopping spree giveaways, and hourly in-store raffl
Study: Kids’ Team Sports Often Lacking in Exercise
Playing team sports does not guarantee that a child will get the U.S. government-recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per day, a new study finds. Using accelerometers, a type of sensor that measures physical activity, researchers studie
Study: Nike Benefited from Sticking With Tiger Woods
A study from researchers from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business concluded that Nike Golf has benefited from its continued sponsorship of with Tiger Woods. Nike lost 105,000 golf-ball customers in the six months after the golfer&#
Vail Resorts Resort Revenues Climb 5.7% in Q1
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported resort net revenue, which includes its mountain and lodging segments, increased 5.7%, for the first quarter of fiscal 2011 on improved summer business at its Mountain resorts and Lodging properties…
Deckers Outdoor’s UK Manager Resigns
David Ward, U.K. general manager at Deckers Outdoor the owner of Ugg and Teva, has left the company after just six months, according to Drapers. Ward was previously managing director of Perry Ellis Europe…
Paul Fireman reassumes ownership of Willowbend Country Club
Paul Fireman, the former CEO at Reebok International, will reassume ownership of Mashpee's Willowbend Country Club on Cape Cod, effective Jan. 1. The transaction was approved following a landslide vote by club members…
Airwalk Extends Distribution Deal in Canada
Collective Licensing International (CLI) extended its agreement with RMP Athletic Locker, Ltd. of Canada for three years to continue licensing footwear under the Airwalk brand in Canada. They have also added apparel and accessories to their new agreement
Elemental Herbs Receives Green Award
Elemental Herbs, the maker of organic lip balms and sunscreen, was recently honored by the San Luis Obispo, CA Chamber of Commerce with the 2010 “Green Award.”…
U.S. Holiday E-tailing Sales Up 12% So Far
U.S. e-commerce sales for the first 33 days of the holiday shopping period are up 12% from a year ago, according to new data from ComScore. Sales were up 28% from a year ago on Thanksgiving day, 9% on Black Friday, 16% on Cyber Monday and 9% in the latest
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