Learn a Snow Sport Month Launches

For the second straight year, Learn a Snow Sport Month officially kicks off this week with free or discounted learning programs offered by alpine ski and snowboard resorts as well as Nordic centers throughout the U.S. Governors from 14 states have issued

Element 21 Supports Dealers with TV Ads

To support its North American retailers, which include Bass Pro, Cabela's, Academy, West Marine, Sportsman's Warehouse, Gander Mountain and distributors, Element 21, has launched a $250,000 TV advertising campaign…

Bass Pro Buys Five Crystal-Pierz Marine Dealerships

Tracker Marine Group, the boat manufacturing division of Bass Pro Shops, purchased five dealerships from Minnesota boat retailer Crystal-Pierz Marine. Larry Whiteley, a Bass Pro spokesman, indicated the dealership will retain the Crystal-Pierz name becaus

Consumers’ Short-Term Outlook Improved in December

Consumers expectations for the next six months improved to their highest level in two years in December, even as their view of current conditions deteriorated and remain near a 26-year low, according to The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index…

Ski Market Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Ski Market, a retailer of outdoor products and winter sports gear with headquarters in Wellesley, MA, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In court documents, Ski Market's president and chief executive, Andrew Ferguson, said the company had be

Golf Rounds Soar in November

According to Golf Datatech, rounds for the US were up 15.8% in November versus the year-ago month. In November 2008,
rounds were down 6.7% from 2007. On a YTD basis so far in 2009, rounds are down -0.2% from 2008…

Rossignol Expects Annual Profit Despite Rocky Start

In a somewhat surprising move, management for the previously-maligned Rossignol brand said they expect to be profitable in the fiscal year ending in March thanks to cost cutting and good snow, CEO Bruno Cercley told several sources during the grand openin

Louis Vuitton Settles with New Balance

Louis Vuitton agreed to stop selling its Minstrel shoe line as part of a settlement reached with New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc., which had accused the French luxury goods company of copying New Balance's best-selling 574 shoe. New Balance, which file