Wenger, maker of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife, has successfully broken-up a counterfeit operation at a factory located in the Huadu district of Guangzhou, China where several hundred fake Wenger backpacks were being manufactured. On July 11th Wenger inves
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Munich’s Bike Expo Sees Strong Traffic
More than 6,500 industry professionals from over 50 countries flocked to the Bike Expo in Munich. This represents a further increase of the number of trade show visitors of close to 14 percent over the last show. A total of 301 exhibitors from 22 countrie
Bear Injures Four NOLS Students in Alaska
A bear attacked and injured four of seven NOLS students as they were crossing a creek in Alaska without instructors on Saturday…
NFL, Players Agree to New CBA, End Lockout
The NFL lockout came to and end early Monday morning after the NFL player’s reps agreed in principle to a new contract bargaining agreement.,,
E-Sports Group Becomes License Holder for Exel Pole Products
Exel Composites Plc has entered into a trademark license agreement with E-Sports Group Oy in relation to Exel's pole products. The license agreement covers the use of the Exel trademark with regards to poles for skiing, Nordic Walking and Nordic Blad
Wenger Breaks Up Counterfeiting Operation
Wenger has successfully broken-up a counterfeit operation at a factory located in the Huadu district of Guangzhou, China where several hundred fake Wenger backpacks were being manufactured…
Tapco Teams With Valor Corporation
TAPCO has joined forces with Valor Corporation to assist with the distribution of quality, U.S. made shooting gear and accessories…
Giordano Joins Blaser USA as VP of Sales
Blaser USA, Inc. has added Steven Giordano to its executive team. Giordano will lead and direct the US based sales team as Vice President of Sales for Blaser, JP Sauer, and Mauser rifle companies…
FWS Taps Siekaniec as New Deputy Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe recently announced the appointment of Gregory Siekaniec as the agency’s Deputy Director for Policy. Siekaniec, a career Service employee, has served as the Assistant Director for the National Wildlife
Teko Hires Wasatch Reps
Teko Socks announced today the hire of Wasatch Reps for sales representation in the Extended Rocky Mountain region, which includes Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana…
Roanoke, VA. Continues Push for Outdoor Businesses
The Roanoke Region in Virginia compares favorably to such outdoor destinations as Asheville, NC; Chattanooga, TN and Boulder, CO when it comes to outdoor recreational amenities, according to a study released by the Roanoke Regional Partnership. The Roanok
LaCrosse Footwear’s Outdoor Sales Rose 18 Percent in Q2
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported sales grew 1.9 percent in the second quarter, to $27.1 million from $26.6 million a year ago. Sales to the Outdoor Market were up 18 percent, offsetting a 5 percent decline to the Work Market…
Brunton Outdoor Introduces Retail Incentive Program
The Brunton Outdoor Group, comprised of the Brunton and Primus brands, introduced the 2012 “Summit Team” Outdoor Partner Program, providing retailers with discounts on outdoor gear and a variety of free in-store sales support tools…
Worldwide Distributors Adds Buyers
Two new buyers have joined Worldwide Distributors, the independent buying group, as of July 2011. Steve Apple is responsible for fishing tackle, marine/RV, hardware and pet supplies and Ryan Wells is the new footwear buyer…
Jack Wolfskin Acquired by Blackstone Group
Blackstone, the multi-billion investment company, agreed to acquire Jack Wolfskin GmbH & Co KGaA from Quadriga Capital and Barclays Private Equity. While the transaction is still subject to approval by the regulatory authorities, Blackstone named a former
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