Grabber has inked an exclusive distribution partnership with RopeLok, the manufacturer of the No Knot RopeLok, a tie-down product with lever locking technology that eliminates the need for tying knots…
Category: Outdoor
Visitor Numbers Up for 3rd Asia Outdoor Show
The third annual Asia Outdoor trade show concluded on August 2nd after hosting nearly 9400 visitors, over 14% more than last year's show. Visitor numbers for the trade show were also up despite visa restrictions amidst the run-up to the 2008 Beijing
RECALL: Look Cycle KéO Bicycle Pedals
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Look Cycle USA of San Jose, CA, announced a voluntary recall of KéO bicycle pedals. Consumers should stop using the pedals immediately unless otherwise instructed. It has been found that the
Gander Mountain Launches E-commerce /Catalog
Gander Mountain has launched its first e-commerce site at GanderMtn.com. Also, a new Gander Mountain catalog featuring 244 pages will be mailed in the coming weeks. The retailer had been prevented from operating a website or direct marketing operations af
Performance Outwear Bill Introduced in Senate
Colorado's bipartisan Senators introduced the Recreational Performance Outerwear Apparel Act of 2008 (S. 3439)just before Congress recessed. The bill is a Senate companion to H.R. 6483, introduced last month by Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR).
New Tecnica Exec Will Target Outdoor Retailers in U.S.
Tecnica has hired the former CEO of Salomon Group to bolster its footwear business in the United States in what the Italian company described as the second step of a three-year strategic plan. Jean-Luc Diard, 50, will lead the effort as SVP for business d
Outdoor Marketing Alliance Picks up GoLite
GoLite announced today that it has named Birmingham, Alabama based Outdoor Marketing Alliance (OMA) to manage the company’s sales in the North Central, South Central, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, effective August 1, 2008…
Patogonia Launches “Vote The Environment” Campaign
Patagonia formally launched its Vote The Environment campaign in advance of the presidential election this November 2008. The aggressive three-part campaign asks customers to (1) register to vote, (2) educate themselves on the environmental records of can
Steve and Barry’s Agrees to $163 Million Sale
Steve & Barry's LLC said on Monday it agreed to be bought by a unit of investment firm Bay Harbour Management for $163 million. The 276-store chain said it filed a “stalking horse” agreement with the bankruptcy court, an initial bid solicited strateg
Boscov’s Files for Bankruptcy
Boscov's Inc., the department-store chain based in Reading, PA, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Wilmington, Delaware, citing decreased consumer spending. The privately-held company will immediately close 10 of its 49 stores. The company
Adidas Q2 Earnings, Outlooks Rise
Adidas reported an 11.7% rise in second quarter net income thanks to strong sales in Asia and Latin America and raised its 2008 outlook accordingly. Net income rose to €116 million ($181 mm) from €104 million ($140 mm) a year earlier. Sales rose 5% to €2.
Compass Show is Upbeat Alternative
Compass is a sister show to the highly acclaimed Capsule trade show that offers a refreshing alternative to the stale (and emptier) WSA. The show is the brainchild of offbeat marketing group, Brand Pimps/Media Whores.
The show was held in the pool ballro
WNC Region Spends Most on Sports Equipment
Residents in the West North Central census region spent the most per consumer on sports equipment in 2007, according to indices developed from the National Sporting Goods Association’s Sporting Goods Market report…
Consumer Confidence Remains Weak
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in June, held steady in July. The Index now stands at 51.9 (1985=100), up slightly from 51.0 in June. The Present Situation Index was virtually unchanged at 65.3 versus 65.4 last month. Th
Escalade Sports Sales Fall…
Escalade, Inc. reported that Sporting Goods segment revenue declined 14% in the second quarter and in the first half of 2008 compared to the prior year. Sales to mass retail customers declined 23% for the period, a trend attributed to lower sell-through
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