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Utah Governor Pledges to Consult Outdoor Industry on Public Lands Issues
Utah Governor Gary Herbert committed to work with the outdoor industry to shape state policies on public land after his first ever meeting with the board of directors for Outdoor Industry Association. Industry executives have blasted the Herbert Administr
Whispbar to Become Stand-Alone Brand
Yakima Products, Inc. announced that Whispbar, originally launched in 2011 under the Yakima brand, will be established as a stand-alone brand. The award-winning aerodynamically-designed base rack system, targeted at the car enthusiast, will be adding a li
OIA Urges Apparel Makers to Adopt Higg Index
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) urged its members to adopt the Sustainable Apparel Coalition's (SAC) recently launched Higg Index, a tool for measuring desired environmental outcomes across the apparel value chain. The OIA Sustainability Working G
Aktiesport Shop-in-shops Now in 11 Scapino Stores
Macintosh Retail Group has installed Aktiesport shops in 11 of its Scapino stores as part of a strategic alliance announced with the online discounter of sporting goods in May. The alliance calls for rolling out Atkiesport shop-in-shops in a large number
Accell Group Q2 Earnings Fall as Rain, Dour Consumers Prompt Discounts
Accell Group N.V. reported sales of €445.6 million ($578 mm) in the first half of 2012, up 19 percent compared with a year earlier thanks largely to acquisitions. On an organic basis, sales rose 2 percent, but net income fell 15 percent as the compa
Golfsmith Selects Vendor to Power Mobile Site and Apps
Noting that more than 20 percent of its web traffic now comes from mobile devices, Golfsmith said it has selected Moovweb's SmartMoov mobile cloud technology to power their next generation mobile website and iPhone app…
Anthony Davis Signs Endorsement Deal with Nike
Anthony Davis, the former University of Kentucky star and No. 1 overall pick in the recent NBA Draft, has signed an endorsement deal with Nike, reports the Chicago Tribune. No financial figures were released…
MusclePharm Names Gary Davis as CFO
MusclePharm Corporation announced that L. Gary Davis has been appointed as chief financial officer, succeeding Larry Meer, who will continue with the company as treasurer…
Resorts Set XML Standard for Reporting Snow Conditions
MTN.XML, a consortium of leading ski industry partners, suppliers and resorts, has announced an open xml standard for snow data reporting across the globe. The standard will facilitate the aggregating and dissemination of snow conditions to media partner
Nike’s Net Slips Despite Double-Digit Top-Line Gains
Nike Inc. revenues rose 12 percent in the fourth quarter ended May 31, or 14 percent on a currency neutral basis, to $6.5 billion. Growth was seen across every Nike Brand geography, key category and product type as well as across all Other Businesses. How
Adventure Cycling Association Plans July 6 Party
The Adventure Cycling Association invited anyone in Missoula, MT July 6 to swing by for a grand opening celebration at its new headquarters. The event marks a decade of impressive growth for the organization, which..
Sequential Brands Acquires DVS Brand
Sequential Brands Group, Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all assets including the intellectual property of the DVS brand from DVS Shoe Company, Inc. for approximately $8.55 million in cash. The purchase price will be le
Vargo Outdoors New Store Up and Running
Vargo Outdoors recently celebrated the Grand Opening of its new retail location in Lewisburg, PA at 2370 Old Turnpike Rd along the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail. The company, which also manufactures and distributes its own line of titanium camping accessories
G-Form and Forward Industries Announce Distribution Agreement
G-Form and Forward Industries announced the transition to G-Form of Forward's global retail distribution operations. G-form, a Rhode Island based company, has developed proprietary technology (Reactive Protection TechnologyTM) that can absorb impact
RECALL: Currie Technologies IZIP and eZip TriCruisers
Currie Technologies has determined that a condition relating to product safety exists in certain model Tricruiser electric powered adult tricycles, marketed under the IZIP and eZip brands. This condition is due to a potential risk of the rear axle breakin
