Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Nielsen Expositions will begin polling Outdoor Retailer exhibitors and retailers in coming months to determine whether the show can remain in Salt Lake City or will need to move to a new venue within the next 10 year
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RECALL: 900 2012 Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advance Bikes
Giant Bicycle Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 900 2012 model year Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advancedd bicycles because the fork can crack and pose a fall hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. No injuries have been repor
MTRiP Data Show Reservations Dropping at Mountain Resorts
The lack of snow caused reservations taken in December at major U.S. mountain resorts for arrivals in December through May to drop 21.6 percent compared to the same time last year, according to the most recent data released by the Mountain Travel Research
L.L. Bean to Spend $1 Million with National Park Foundation
L.L. Bean and the National Park Foundation announced a year-long effort to increase outdoor recreation among families and introduce more children to America’s national parks than ever before. The retailer will provide $1 million to support the Found
Tubbs Expands Snowshoe Series at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
Tubbs Snowshoes announced that it will expand its award-winning FLEX™ Series with the addition of the new FLEX ALP XL for tackling the backcountry with heavier loads. The new series of snowshoes will be on display at the Tubbs booth, #35113, at the Outdoo
Obesity Rates Stabilizing But Not Improving
New statistics cited in two papers report only a slight uptick in obesity rates since 2005. The statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that more than 35 percent of U.S. adults (78 million people) are obese, defined as having
Peak Performance Recruits Adidas Exec as CEO
Peak Performance has recruited Henrik Bunge from Adidas Group to become its new CEO May 1 with the mission to further strengthen the Swedish sports fashion brand’s global ambitions…
Spy Becomes USA Cycling Sponsor
SPY, the Southern Calif.-based purveyor of technical sunglasses, goggles and prescription eyewear, has joined USA Cycling as an official sponsor…
Vapor to Introduce New Anti-Bottle at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
Vapur announced that it will be introducing the first Anti-Bottle specifically designed for the outdoor lifestyle. The Vapur Element Anti-Bottle™ will make its debut at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2012 January 19-22 in Salt Lake City, UT…
California State Parks Foundation Launches PSAs
The California State Parks Foundation (CSPF) is launching a series of television public service announcements (PSAs) that will air statewide with the tagline 'Defend What's Yours.' The new public awareness effort aims to empower citizen act
Nau Debuting Latest Fall/Winter Collection at OR Winter Market
Nau, the urban and outdoor apparel company, will introduce their latest collection for Fall/Winter 2012 at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer Winter Show. The collection is a mash up of urban styling and outdoor performance with products that work in a variety
SIA To Recognize 2011 Snowsports Retailer And Rep Award Winners
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2011 SIA SnowSports U.S Retailers and Reps of the Year and the Canadian SnowSports Reps of the Year Award Winners. The winners will be honored at the 2012 SIA Snow Show Awards Cer
Stanley Launches Campaign for Retailers at ORWM
Stanley Outdoor, a brand of PMI, unveiled a new retailer campaign – “Thermalware 101” – at the 2012 Winter Market Outdoor Retailer Show. The campaign is designed to educate buyers about Thermalware, its importance as a new category, and its relevancy for
Smith Optics And Recon Instruments Announce Strategic Partnership
In a world where technology seems to be everywhere, market leaders Smith Optics and Recon Instruments are partnering to put tech where it matters – right in front of your eye…
Schrimsher Joins The SportsOneSource Group as VP Business Development
The SportsOneSource Group has hired sporting goods and outdoor industry veteran Barry Schrimsher as research Vice President, Business Development. Schrimsher will be based out of the new SportsOneSource office in Portland, OR, and will manage business de
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