World class climber Guy Lacelle was killed Thursday at the Bozeman Ice Festival when he was swept off a climb by an avalanche that occurred around 9:30 a.m. He left behind his wife Marge and his constant companion, his dog Jade…
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The Walking Co. Files for Chapter 11 Protection
The Walking Co., which ceased reporting as a publicly-traded company at the end of last year, last week filed for voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection with a plan to close 90 of its 210 stores. The retailer, previously known as Big Dog Holdings, In
West 49 Reports Strong Third Quarter Earnings Gains
West 49 Inc. reported net income in the third quarter improved 38.1% to CN$2.9 million ($2.8 mm), or CN5 cents per share, compared to CN$2.1 million ($2 mm), or CN3 cents per share, a year ago. Sales for the Canadian action sports chain declined 3.7% to C
Nike Subcontractor in Honduran Labor Rift
The University of Wisconsin-Madison and Purdue University are both reviewing alleged workers' rights abuses at two factories run by Nike subcontractors in Honduras. Both factories were reportedly shut down without notice in January and failed to pay
Nike Inks TX High Schools Deal
Nike is partnering with the University Interscholastic League in Texas to be the official brand of choice for uniforms, apparel, and footwear for the state. This marks the first time Nike has partnered with a statewide organization for uniforms, apparel a
Li Ning to Open U.S. Store
Chinese sports brand Li Ning will test the U.S. market with its first retail outlet outside of Asia by opening a store next month in Nike's backyard, the company disclosed…
AFFTA Hopes to Lure Partner for Fly Fishing Show
Even as its members are pursued by two larger trade shows, the board of directors for the American Fly Fishing Trade Association remains determined to organize its own, independent show for next summer…
Vail Resorts See Season Pass Sales Jump
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported a wider fiscal first quarter loss as total revenues fell 47.1% for the period ended Oct. 31 on the timing of various real estate transactions. The profitability issues on the Real Estate business offset an improvement in the E
Sports Direct Ups Outlook on Stronger First Half Sales
Sports Direct International Plc fiscal first half revenue increased 10.0% to £756.9 million ($1.24 bn) from £687.8 million ($1.12 bn) in the prior year. Operating profit advanced to £31.4 million ($51.3 mm) from £20.5 million ($33.5 mm)…
Greg Easton Promoted to President of Easton Companies
Jim Easton, Chairman and CEO of Jas.D.Easton, Inc. (JDE), announced the promotion of Greg Easton to President of JDE. As JDE President, Greg will be responsible for the development of the corporate strategic plans, management review of all subsidiary oper
A4 Unveils Women’s Sportswear Line
A4 has launched its new Spring 2010 redesigned women’s collection. The new high performance stretch fabrics emphasize both fit and comfort…
New Survey Shows What Factors Influence Hunters And Anglers Purchasing Decisions
A November 2009 survey revealed more than half of anglers and hunters base their purchasing decisions on brand loyalty. According to HunterSurvey.com and AnglerSurvey.com, 53.8% of hunters and 51.6% of anglers agreed they prefer continuing their use of th
Quiksilver to Open Store in Mammoth Mountain
Quiksilver will open a new 3,740-square-foot store in the Village at Mammoth Mountain, on Friday, December 18, which will carry new products from Roxy, DC, Lib-Tech and Gnu’s winter and spring 2010 lines. The store is centrally located in the villag
DC Shoes Opens Stores in the Asia Pacific
DC Shoes, continuing its expansion in the Asia Pacific Region, opened four new stores in Eastwood and Cebu, Phillippines, and Seminyak and Nusa Dua, Indonesia. The brand has opened a total of seven stores in the area this year…
Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shops Go Green
Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shops announced the construction of a 620 kilowatt solar energy system at their corporate headquarters in Pottstown, PA. Made up of nearly 3,000 roof-mounted solar panels, this system will convert sunlight into electricit
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