Late spring snow and rain across the country has positioned rafting outfitters and paddlesports retailers well for a normal if not strong start to the 2013 commercial paddling season.
Category: Outdoor
Quiksilver’s Losses Expand in Q1
Quiksilver Inc., which also owns DC Shoes and Roxy, reported revenues in its second quarter ended April 30 were down 6.7 percent to $459 million, and were down 5 percent, or $25 million, in constant currencies. Americas net revenues increased 3 percent t
Native Eyewear Partners with EMS, Whitefish, MT on Sweepstakes
Native Eyewear, makers of high-performance, polarized sunglasses for adventures of all types, announces a partnership with the Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau and Eastern Mountain Sports offering a chance to win a ski trip for two to Whitefish, M
House Bill Would Pressure TSA to Speed up Airport Checkpoints
The U.S. Travel Association applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R. 2217, which includes provisions require the Transportation Safety Administration to cut wait times at TSA checkpionts at U.S. airports…
Adidas Renews Contract with Kansas University
Kansas University officials announced that Kansas Athletics and Adidas have agreed to renew their footwear and apparel partnership through 2019…
FDRA Announces New Chairman and Leadership Team
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) appointed Greg Tunney, president and CEO at RG Barry, as its new chairman. Nick Grayston, SVP and president of footwear and home at Sears Holdings, will take the helm as FDRA’s vice chairman.
Pale Morning Media Adds Snow Sports Expert
Pale Morning Media has hired Patrick Brown as account manager, strengthening its growing expertise in snowsports retail, resort marketing and strategic communications…
Puma Will Sign Agreement on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh
Puma announced at its stakeholder meeting “Talks at Banz” that it will sign the Bangladesh Fire and Safety Agreement set up by global trade union IndustryAll this week to ensure that the company's six supplier factories in Bangladesh adhere to high s
Nathan Hires PR Agency
Nathan, the maker of hydration and visibility accessories, named French/West/Vaughan (FWV) as its public relations agency of record…
Study: Heel-Striking More Efficient For Runners than Barefoot
A study from the researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that heel-striking offered a more physiologically economical running form than barefoot running…
TSA Drops Plan to Admit Small Knives, Sporting Goods in Carry-on Bags
The administrator of the Transportation Security Administration announced Wednesday that he would drop his effort to allow small knives and some sporting goods gear in carry-on luggage on planes, USA Today reported…
Tern to Address Velo-City
Urban transport specialist, Tern, will be speaking at the Velo-city conference on how folding bicycles can extend the reach of existing transport infrastructure. Velo-city is the world’s largest international conference devoted to integrating cyclin
Cabela’s Announces Plans for Stores in Lubbock, TX and Berlin, MA
Cabela’s Inc. announced plans to open stores in Lubbock, TX and Berlin, MA. The Lubbock store, along with a store set to open in Cheektowaga, NY, is scheduled to open in 2014. The Berlin location is expected to open in 2015…
Patagonia Promotes Doug Freeman to COO Post
Patagonia Inc. promoted Doug Freeman to the position of chief operating officer, effective immediately. Freeman's portfolio includes advanced product R&D, material R&D, sourcing, social and environmental responsibility and the company's distribu
NRF Launches Retail Industry Job Board
The National Retail Federation announced the launch of Retail Jobs powered by NRF, a recruiting and search tool developed for retailers and job seekers. The job board will serve as a fundamental part of NRF’s This is Retail: Careers, Community, Inno