First Ever Backyard Collective to Hit Vancouver, BC Wednesday
Mountain Equipment Co-op, Arc’teryx, Innate, and Icebreaker will gather Wednesday, Aug. 29, for The Conservation Alliance's first ever Backyard Collective volunteer project in Vancouver, B.C…
Ab Circle Pro Promoters Agree to $25M Fine to Settle FTC Case
As part of its ongoing efforts to stop over-hyped health claims, the Federal Trade Commission has filed deceptive advertising charges against the marketers of the Ab Circle Pro –an abdominal exercise device – who promised consumers that exercising on the
Chinese Court’s Sentencing of Counterfeiter Marks Victory for US Golf Brands
The U.S. Golf Manufacturer's Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group said the conviction and sentencing of a Chinese counterfeiter, this spring marks a milestone in its battle to enforce counterfeit laws internationally…
Puma Opens First Sustainable Puma Store
Puma opened a sustainable Puma Store in India, the first one worldwide. The store – located in the Bangalore suburb Indiranagar – is spread over a total of 800 sq. meters, has been locally developed and sourced and incorporates a number of revolutionary a
Gibbons Slackliners to Accompany Madonna as MDNA Tour Hits U.S.
Gibbon Slacklines has been named the Official Slackline Supplier to Madonna's MDNA tour, which reaches North America Aug. 28 in Philadelphia…
Bass Pro Shops Announces New Store In Atlantic City, NJ
Bass Pro Shops has reached agreement to be a part of The Cordish Companies Phase IV development of The Walk in Atlantic City…
Shoe Carnival’s Q2 Comps Rise 3 Percent
Shoe Carnival Inc. reported a slight increase in earnings in the second quarter, to $2.9 million from $2.7 million. Earnings were 14 cents a share in each period. Revenues were up 9.3 percent to $182.2 million with comparable-store sales ahead 3.0 percent
Emerging Market Consumers Getting Greener
Purchases of environmentally protective products have grown significantly in two of the world’s leading markets – China and Brazil; but the widespread perception that these products are too expensive may be blocking deeper adoption, according to Gre
RCG Reports Record Profit for FY 2012
RCG Corporation Limited announced a record profit for the year ended July 1, despite some of the most challenging retail conditions in many years. The company reported that earnings per diluted share increased 3.6 percent over the prior fiscal year thanks
Conservation Alliance Backyard Collective to Hit Boulder Friday
The Conservation Alliance is still looking for outdoor company employees from the Boulder area to come out Friday (Aug. 24) with Colorado Environmental Coalition and Boulder Parks and Open Spaces for a day of volunteer action. Osprey, SmartWool, The North
Venture Snowboards Hires Sales Manager
Venture Snowboards named Jerome Boulay as its first sales manager, a position that will put him in charge of overseeing all aspects of Venture's sales program, both domestically and abroad…
Zoot Sports Names Reps for Southeast and New England
Zoot Sports announced new sales representation in their Southeast and New England territories…
Uniqlo to Launch Tennis Line
Uniqlo announces plans to launch its latest line of tennis apparel modeled after performance wear created for Novak Djokovic, world top-ranked male professional tennis player and Uniqlo global brand ambassador. The line will launch in the United States on
Gerber Recalls 119,000 Bear Grylls Machetes
Gerber is recalling about 119,000 Bear Grylls Parang machetes because a weakness in the area where the handle meets the blade can cause the handle or the blade to break during use, posing a laceration hazard….
Growing Attractions Help Western Resorts Build Summer Occupancy
Years of promoting summer activities like zip lines, trampolines, mountain biking, music and film festivals and bike and trail races appears to be bearing fruit at Western mountain resorts, according to the latest lodging survey by Denver-based Mountain T
