Masterfit University Adds Backcountry Training

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

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

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

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

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