Accell North America Integrates SBS and Raleigh
Accell North America (ANA) has integrated Seattle Bike Supply and Raleigh America to enhance ordering and fulfillment services to, and the profitability of, the independent bicycle dealer network…
3M Launches Thinsulate Featherless Insulation
3M launched its 3M Thinsulate Featherless Insulation at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market amid growing concern over the rising cost of down…
The North Face Hands Off Responsible Down Standard to Textile Exchange
The North Face will hand over ownership of its new Responsible Down Standard to Textile Exchange in a bid to accelerate its adoption across the industry, the company announced at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market…
Notre Dame Switching from Adidas to Under Armour
The University of Notre Dame and Under Armour announced a new 10-year partnership at a press conference on the school's Indiana campus, ending Adidas' 17-year sponsorship agreement. Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank joined University Vice
Marika Signs License for Sportsbags/Handbags
Marika has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Stone Mountain Accessories for women’s sportbags and handbags…
Redneck Outdoor Products Acquires Blind Ambition Bale Blinds
Redneck Outdoor Products announced the acquisition of Blind Ambition Bale Blinds. Blind Ambition is the manufacturer of realistic looking hay bale blinds…
Outerwear Continues Creative Technical Growth
Increasing competition and technology in outerwear is bringing great benefits to consumers.
Bohning Archery Announces New Director of International Sales
Holly Henrickson, of Cadillac, Michigan has been named Director of International Sales for Bohning Archery…
Legion Firearms Hires Blue August as Public Relations Firm
Legion Firearms, a manufacturer of high-end complete AR-15 Rifle Systems and 1911 45ACP Pistols, has hired Blue August, a Jackson, TN based marketing and public relations firm to assist them with editorial relations and branding efforts…
Altus Brands Acquires Kwikee Kwiver
Altus Brands LLC, a Grawn, Mich., company, has acquired Kwikee Kwiver, Inc. based in Traverse City, Mich…
Consumer Confidence Heads Upward in New Year
2014 is off to a solid start with an upturn in consumer confidence…
Mossberg Parterns with Duck Dynasty on Gun Line
The gunmaker Mossberg has teamed with Duck Commander, the company owned by “Duck Dynasty's” Robertson clan, to release nine different shotguns, as well as two semiautomatic rifles and a semiautomatic pistol…
NRF Files Appeal in Federal Swipe Fee Case
The National Retail Federation filed its appeal Thursday of a controversial antitrust lawsuit settlement covering credit card swipe fees, asking the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a lower court’s ruling…
Retailer Reups Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month Promotion
Skis.com and sister site Snowboards.com is again offering a $50 gift certificate to any newcomer who takes a ski or snowboard lesson during January and sends in a receipt. The offer is part of the retailer’s involvement in Learn to Ski and Snowboard
F1 Champ’s Ski Accident Reignites Helmet Debate
The skiing accident that left former Formula One race car champion Michael Schumacher in a coma last weekend has reignited debate over why serious head injuries are rising among skiers and snowboarders even as helmet use has grown dramatically…
