Trailspace.com, an online community of 16,000 active members, said it had published its 25,000 review of an outdoor product…
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Opedix Taps Cloudveil Co-Founder to Head up Business Development
Former Cloudveil co-founder and president Brian Cousins has joined Opedix, a manufacturer of joint support athletic wear, as its vice president of business development. In his new role, Cousins will be responsible for all sales, marketing and product deve
Speedo Signs Cullen Jones
Speedo USA, a division of PVH Corp., announced that 29-year-old swim star Cullen Jones has signed a multi-year agreement with the company through 2017. A two-time Olympian…
DuPont Drops Trademark Suit Against Easton-Bell
DuPont Co. dropped a federal lawsuit filed in Late January accusing sports equipment maker Easton-Bell Sports of misusing the Kevlar trademark in packaging for bicycle tires and locks, the Associated Press reported…
RECALL: 2,000 WRSI Whitewater Helmets
WRSI (Whitewater Technology Associates, LC, dba Whitewater Research & Safety Institute (WRSI), of Park City, Utah) is recalling about 2,000 whitewater and rafting helmets sold in the United States and Canada because the chinstrap buckle can fail, posing a
Mammut Posts Solid Growth in 2012 on Strength of Asia and North America
Mammut Sports Group’s net revenues grew by 10.3 percent currency-neutral to CHF 232.5 million ($248 mm) from CHF 210.8 million in 2011, the Swiss outdoor sporting goods company’s parent Conzzeta reported. After adjustments for currency and acq
New Balance Licensee Releases Orthotic Sandal Technology
New Balance announced the release of the Revitalign RX technology from sandal licensee, Klonelab, LLC…
Nike’s Tiger Woods Ad Draws Critics
A new Nike ad featuring Tiger Woods with the tagline, “”Winning takes care of everything” has sparked outrage among social media critics in wake of his cheating scandal. Nike defended the ad. In a statement provided to media, Nike said, “Tiger has always
Teva Introduces Limited-Edition Offering
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, will debut a new limited-edition offering of its iconic sport sandals throughout the spring and summer of 2013…
The Freedom Group Rides Gun Sales to Profitability in 2012
The Freedom Group, which owns the nation's largest portfolio of firearms brands as well as Mountain Khakis, swung to a profit in 2012 on the strength of firearms and ammunition sales. The company reported net sales for the year ended Dec. 32, 2012 in
Yeti Coolers Hires Backbone Media
Yeti Coolers, LLC, which has thrived selling $250+ coolers to outdoor sportsmen since 2006, has partnered with Backbone Media to manage its public relations and communications strategy…
Bass Pro Shops Announces Plans to Open 11th Florida Store in St. Lucie
Bass Pro Shops will open a new store in Port St. Lucie, FL at the highly visible intersection of I-95 and Gatlin Boulevard. This will be Bass Pro Shops 11th Florida store location. The new 100,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops Sportsman’s Center is sc
D6 Sports Signs License for Hang Ten
D6 Sports, distributor and manufacturer of sporting goods focusing on the action sports and wheeled categories, has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Hang Ten…
Cabela’s Names Sturm, Ruger and Co. Vendor of the Year
Cabela's named Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Vendor of the Year…
Winter Inspires February Outdoor Sales Growth
Outdoor Product sales rose 10.2 percent to $769.4 million in fiscal February, according to the latest monthly sales report from OIA VantagePoint™. Winter weather across much of the country and comparisons to the spring-like year ago helped fuel the double
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