TGR Producer Survives Being Dragged 1,000 Feet by Avalanche
A producer for Teton Gravity Research was caught in an avalanche and seriously injured about 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 9 while skiing in Grand Teton National Park's backcountry, the National Park Service reported…
Surf Expo Hires New Addition to Sales Team
Surf Expo announces the return of industry veteran Nikki Houston Duroe to the sales team. Houston Duroe will oversee the sales of Surf Expo’s Swim, Lifestyle, Boutique and Footwear categories…
Wallenfels Resigns as CEO of Timbuk2
Mike Wallenfels resigned as CEO of Timbuk2, but will continue to work with Timbuk2’s board of directors and senior management team through the end of March…
Electric Names Global Lifestyle and Surf Marketing Manager
Electric announced that Ian Foulke has joined the company as global lifestyle & surf marketing manager…
Report: Under Armour to Open Store in Georgetown
Under Armour plans to open a a store in Georgetown, according to a report in the Washington Business Journal. The Brand House outpost is expected to open at the corner of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue…
Vermont Resorts Report Record Breaking February Visitation
Blessed with abundant snowfall and a strong base due to their snowmaking capacity, Vermont ski and snowboard resorts enjoyed a record breaking February holiday period, according to Ski Vermont…
KeepAmericaFishing Announces KeepFishing Day on June 7, 201
On Saturday, June 7, 2014 KeepAmericaFishing (KAF) wants to set a world record for the most people fishing on one day…
Adidas Expects Emerging Market Currencies to Impact 2014 Results
Adidas AG reported a narrower net loss in its fourth quarter, benefiting from sharply lower goodwill impairment charges, as well as higher net sales. Currency-neutral sales rose 12 percent in the period but only 3 percent on a recorded basis. Adidas also
Black Diamond CEO Says Gregory Sale Could Lift CAGR Above 20 Percent
Black Diamond Inc. could raise its compound annual growth rate (CAGR) above 20 percent by selling Gregory Mountain Products and using the proceeds to accelerate development of direct-to-consumer sales and product development at Black Diamond and POC, CEO
Groupe GO Sport Says 2013 Sales Decline Belies Success of Courir Footwear Chain
France’s Groupe GO Sport reported fourth quarter sales declined 1.6 percent to €159.6 million ($217mm), or 1.7 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms, as declines at its flagship GO Sport operation in France more than offset growth at Courir,
NRF says Camp Tax Reform Proposal Would Boost Economy
The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed a proposal to reform the nation’s tax structure announced by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp, R-Mich., saying it would strengthen the economy and jobs…
FishAmerica Foundation Receives $120,000 Donation
The votes are in and the FishAmerica Foundation(FAF) has received a $120,000 donation from the American Snuff Company to provide grant funding to support community-based fisheries conservation and habitat restoration projects…
Families Afield Bills Approved in Utah and Wyoming
Two Families Afield bills are poised to be signed into law in the coming days in Utah and Wyoming…
OIA Commends Washington Governor for Creating Big Tent Outdoor Coalition
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) commended Governor Jay Inslee for creating a task force to support outdoor recreation in Washington state…
Oakley’s Says New Marketing Campaign Will Emphasize Disruptive Design
In a glitzy Hollywood media event, Oakley unveiled its “Distruption by Design” marketing campaign, which seeks to draw attention to the company's plans to to use digital eyewear and customization to enhance vision…
