Masterfit University Training Centers will offer courses for alpine and telemark boot fitting through two new program tracks. MFU's new Backcountry Connection teaches techniques for fitting and modifying these specialty boots for comfort and perform
Category: Outdoor
Orvis Venture Secures Acreage for Texas State Park
Orvis/Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of a 2,864-acre ranch in Texas to the Trust for Public Land in a deal that will expand the Palo Duro State Park by 10 percent. The Orvis Company and Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. formed the joint venture to mar
EMS to Celebrate New Massachusetts Store Oct. 3
Eastern Mountain Sports will host a grand opening Oct. 3 of its new location at Patriot Place, adjacent to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. The new location becomes Eastern Mountain Sports’ 15th store in Massachusetts and its 15th using a new store f
Lululemon Founder to Transfer Shares
Lululemon Athletica inc. announced that founder and Chairman Dennis J. Wilson set plans to transfer about $11 million in restricted stock to an undetermined number of founding employees…
RECALL: Aqua Lung Regulators
The CPSC and Aqua Lung are recalling approximately 6,000 Titan DIN 1st Stage Scuba Regulators and Titan/Conshelf DIN Scuba Adaptors. Over-tightening of the DIN retainer by a technician during installation can result in the retainer breaking under pressure
Nexcen Receives Offers for Blass and Waverly Units
NexCen Brands, Inc., the parent of The Athlete's Foot, said it has received multiple bids for its Bill Blass and Waverly businesses, respectively. NexCen is currently in active discussions and supporting diligence for the sale of each business…
Lucy to Open Three Stores, Enters Florida
Lucy Activewear, wholly owned subsidiary of VF Corp, is opening three new stores this Fall with an innovative new store concept. The new stores, including its first in Florida, takes the company to over 65 stores nationwide…
ASG Hires EVP, Sourcing and Inventory
American Sporting Goods announced the recent hire of Keith Dunlap in the position of EVP of sourcing and inventory. With over 25 years of sourcing and operational experience in the footwear industry, most recently with the Nine West Group and Fila USA, In
Hirsh Joins Mountain Khakis Sales Team
Mountain Khakis LLC has added Kevin Hirsh of FHB Sales to their national sales rep team. Hirsh will handle sales and retail responsibilities in CA, AZ and NV…
OIA: Outdoor Sales Defy Economy and Grow through July
In a recent report, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) reported that core outdoor retailers kept up the positive momentum in July, in spite of tough economic conditions. Sales in all three channels (specialty, chain, internet) totaled $372 million, a
Iconix Forms Iconix China Limited
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced that the company and Novel Fashion Brands Limited, owned and run by Silas Chou and family, had completed the formation of Iconix China Limited, a Hong Kong company formed by the parties to develop and exploit the Iconix
Off Price Specialist Show Sees 20% Increase in Attendance
The recent Off Price Specialist Show (Aug. 23-26, Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas) saw 489 vendors and an increased buyer attendence of almost 20%. “The stars lined up perfectly. Our exhibitors were ready and the order-writing was fantastic fro
America Bikes Names New Campaign Director
America Bikes, the coalition of national bicycling and trail advocacy groups, has hired Caron Whitaker as campaign director. Whitaker will coordinate the efforts of America Bikes over the next several years, as the federal transportation legislation progr
Forest Service Memo Bolsters Biking Access
The U.S. Forest Service has sent a memo to field staff reminding them that bicycling should be regulated the same way as hiking and equestrian uses, according to IMBA. Some USFS personnel had been applying the same rules to govern biking and motor vehicle
McDavid Partners with CA Interscholastic Federation
McDavid Sports and the California Interscholastic Federation, South Section have signed an agreement to continue their partnership through 2011. The agreement names McDavid as a supporting partner of the CIF Southern Section exclusive to the sports medic