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Rock/Creek Presents Longest Trail Race in Chattanooga History

Rock/Creek and The Wilderness Trail Running Association (The Boonies) have planned the longest trail running race in Chattanooga history. The Lookout Mountain 100k will take place for the first time on Dec. 20th, 2008. The foot race will cross several dif

New Jersey Sportsmen Hold Caucus for Hunting/Fishing Conservation

New Jersey's anglers, hunters and trappers are claiming a historic day after creating and holding the first official meeting of the New Jersey Angling and Hunting Conservation Caucus (NJAHCC), a bipartisan assembly of political leaders and recreation

CEO of US Operations Out at MBT

Masai Barefoot Technology has announced that, effective immediately, Sheri Poe will no longer serve as CEO of US Operations. Ken Pucker, who was named interim Global CEO in early November, will assume her responsibilities for managing the US entity of MB

Gildan’s Sales, Market Share Jump in Q4

Gildan reported net earnings of $21.4 million and diluted EPS of 18 cents for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, down 47.7% from earnings of $40.9 million, or 34 cents per share, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. Sales in the fourth quarter of fis

Nikwax Hires Two European PR Agencies

Nikwax N.A. President Chas Fisher has accepted the assignment as manager of Nikwax Ltd.'s international marketing and identity team. In his leadership the team has hired Chrissy Dorn of Germany and Stephanie Briggs of Spring PR in the UK to handle p

Denver to Host Int’l Sports Convention

The Metro Denver Sports Commission (MDSC) has announced that Denver has been selected to host Sportaccord 2009, the seventh annual International Sports Convention that brings together members of the International Sports Federations, the International Olym

Whole Foods Accepts Dr. Bronner’s Fair Trade Credentials

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps and the Swiss Organic and Fair Trade Certifier IMO have been accepted into Whole Foods Market's Whole Trade Program. The Whole Trade Program is Whole Foods Market's designation of products with the highest degree o

Blackcomb Whistler Gondola Goes Live Friday

Intrawest's expensive marketing campaign for the launch of its 2.7-mile PEAK 2 PEAK gondola will culminate Friday with a live webcast of grand opening ceremonies from the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort. Intrawest has been promoting the record breaking

OIA: Outdoor Sales Grew 8% in October

According to The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report, October retail sales for all core outdoor stores (chain, internet, specialty) gained 8% in dollars compared to October 2007. All four major product categories (equipment, equipmen

OIWC Seeks Award Nominees until Dec. 15

The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) is soliciting nominations for its annual 2009 Pioneering Woman and First Ascent awards. The deadline for submitting a nomination is Dec. 15…

Collective Brands Q3 Net Earnings Jump

Collective Brands, Inc. made $47.5 million, or 75 cents per diluted share, in net earnings for the third quarter ended Nov. 1, 2008 compared to third quarter 2007 net earnings of $25.5 million, or 39 cents per diluted share. Excluding litigation items in