The U.S. Department of Interior has nearly doubled the economic value it assigns to recreational visits to the federal lands it manages, according to an economic impact report it released last week…
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Accell Subsidiary Acquires Vartex
Accell Group N.V. said an agreement has been reached on the acquisition by its subsidiary Batavus of all shares in Vartex AB. Vartex is a trading company in bicycles and bicycle parts based in Varberg, Sweden…
Cabela’s Set to Open First Alberta Store on August 4
Cabela's Incorporated will open its first store in Alberta with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2011. This is the just the second Cabela's store to open in Canada…
Nike Spends $60,000 on Lobbying in Q1
Nike Inc. spent $60,000 in the first quarter to lobby on trade, transportation, counterfeit issues and other business matters, according to a recent disclosure report…
Peter Millar to Sponsor U.S. Presidents Cup Team
Peter Millar, the high-end men's sportswear company, has been chosen as the official apparel provider for the U.S. Team at The Presidents Cup 2011, to be held Nov. 15-20 at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia…
Consumer Confidence Hits Seven-Month Low
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in May, decreased again in June. The Index now stands at 58.5 (1985=100), down from 61.7 in May and to its lowest point since November, 2010. The Present Situation Index decreased to 37.6
Asia Outdoor Launching asia bike Trade Show
Organizers of the Asia Outdoor trade show in Nanjing, China have expanded exhibition space by 25 percent to launch asia bike, a new show that will focus cycling and spin off on its own next year…
REI and Trails.com Enter Co-Branding Agreement
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) entered a three-year partnership with Demand Media to license content on 50,000 outdoor destinations from the company's Trails.com site. The content will appear on REI Guidepost, a new section under the “Learn” tab
The Finish Line Capitalizes on Running Strength to Post Strong Fiscal Q1 Results
The Finish Line, Inc.'s sales increased 6.0 percent to $299.5 million in its fiscal first quarter ended May 28, while earnings from continuing operations climbed 19.7 percent to $16.4 million, or 30 cents per share…
Fleet Feet Honors Franchisees, Vendors
Fleet Feet Inc. honored many of its franchisees last week at its annual National Franchise Conference held in Chicago…
Deckers To Cease Simple Distribution
ýFollowing its acquisition of the Sanuk surf-inspired sandal business, Deckers Outdoor Corp. said it made the strategic decision to cease distribution of its Simple Shoes sneaker brand by the close of the year…
VF Corp. Sees No Conflict with Timberland Position…
VF Corp. sees no conflict between Timberland’s lingering image as an urban brand via its iconic yellow boot business and its current positioning as a heritage outdoor brand with roots in New England, CFO Bob Shearer told his audience last Tuesday at
Western Mountain Resorts See Summer Bookings up 12.8 Percent
Despite a long winter and signs that consumer spending may be stalling, advanced reservations are up at most Western mountain resort destinations tracked by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP)…
Nelson Promoted Otis Technology VP of Sales and Marketing
Otis Technology, manufacturer of advanced gun cleaning systems and accessories, has announce internal changes that will “strategically affect the company.”…
Woolrich Hires Merchandising Manager for Catalog/Internet Channel
Woolrich has hired L.L. Bean veteran Becky Egers as merchandise manager for its catalog and Internet channels. Egers will be responsible for leading the merchandising, seasonal assortment planning, buying, and product positioning and pagination of the Woo
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