Costco Wholesale Corporation reported comp store sales excluding gasoline sales and the effects of exchange rates grew 6 percent in the United States in the five weeks ended April 7…
Category: Outdoor
Halford’s Reports Cycling Sales Fell in Latest Quarter
Halfords Group plc, which is among the United Kingdom’s largest bicycle, outdoor leisure and camping equipment retailers, released preliminary figures showing that same-store sales at its cycling stores declined 8.8 percent and 3.4 percent respectiv
Wilderness Systems Renews Sponsorship of Kayak Fishing Broadcasts
For the second year in a row, Wilderness Systems is partnering with three major national media outlets for a kayak angling broadcast sponsorship package developed by The Heliconia Press that will reach millions of viewers…
Sanuk to Open First Store
Sanuk, which is owned by Deckers Outdoor, is opening its first company-owned store, in Santa Monica.
Reebok Drops Rick Ross Over Controversial Lyrics
Reebok terminated its relationship with Rick Ross after the rapper's song about drugging and raping a woman caused an outcry…
Hi-Tec to Supply British Military
Over the next four years, Hi-Tec and its uniform brand Magnum will be the official suppliers of both outdoor and indoor training footwear to the British military…
Vasque to Sponsor Outsiders Ball
Vasque is teaming up with the Outdoor Foundation and its Outdoor Nation program as a founding/platinum sponsor of the Outsiders Ball, to be held July 30 at the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake City. Former Vasque President, Bill Sweasy is a chair on the host
Vasque Signs On As Founding/Platinum Partner for Outsiders Ball
Vasque has teamed up with the Outdoor Foundation and its Outdoor Nation program as a Founding/Platinum Sponsor of the Outsiders Ball, which will be held July 30 at the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake City…
Senate Confirms Jewell as U.S. Secretary of Interior
The U.S. Senate’s formally voted to confirm REI CEO Sally Jewell to be the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, sending cheers throughout the outdoor industry…
NRF Applauds New East And Gulf Coast Port Contract
The National Retail Federation issued the following statement today from Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold on the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) vote approving a new, long-term master labor contract cov
Puma Signs Aaron Hernandez As Training Endorser
Puma announced a two-year partnership with professional football player Aaron Hernandez to become a face of the brand’s training category. New England tight end Hernandez will be part of a roster of athletes from a variety of sport backgrounds…
Customs and Border Protection Updates Impact of Sequestration on Trade
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated information regarding the impact of sequestration on its operations at ports, according to the American Apparel & Footwear Association…
Noble Biomaterials Acquires Manufacturer
Noble Biomaterials Inc., the global leader in bacterial management solutions and manufacturer of X-Static silver fiber technology, today announced the acquisition of Carolina Silver, LLC, a full-service manufacturer of silver-based fabric, yarn and fiber.
Franklin Retail Solutions Hires Two Account Managers
Franklin Retail Solutions of Boulder, CO has hired Travis Percival and Chantel Ellerington as account managers…
Big City Mountaineers Expects to Raise $250,000 with Backpacker Readers
Big City Mountaineers (BCM), a non-profit that provides critical life skills in under-resourced urban youth through wilderness mentoring expeditions, will raise over $250,000 from a series of Mt. Whitney Summit for Someone (SFS) fundraising climbs April 1
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