Backcountry’s ODAT Websites Offering Combined Shipping
Backcountry.com's ODAT (one deal at a time) websites are offering combined shopping. Customers of SteepandCheap.com, WhiskeyMilitia.com, Brociety.com, Chainlove.com, Bonktown.com and Tramdock.com can stockpile their multiple one-at-a-time orders for
86 Companies to Debut at SIA’s Snow Show
Eighty six companies will make their debut at the SnowSports Industries America's first-ever Snow Show at the Colorado Convention Center (Jan 28-31) in Denver…
RECALL: Century 21 Promotions Sweatshirts
Century 21 Promotions, based in Seattle, is recalling about 17,000 hooded children’s sweatshirts and jackets due to a potential strangulation hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday. No injuries have been reported…
The North Face Launches PlanetExplore in Denver
The North Face announced the Denver launch of PlanetExplore, a new online community that connects people to the outdoors in meaningful ways by serving as a hub for local outdoor activities and events…
Foot Locker Elects Ken Hicks to Additional Position of Chairman
Foot Locker, Inc. announced that its board of directors has elected Ken C. Hicks, its president and chief executive officer, to the additional position of chairman of the board, effective January 31, 2010, the beginning of its next fiscal year. He succeed
Point6 Opens Headquarters in Steamboat Springs
Wool sock manufacturer point6 announced the opening of a new Colorado-based home office. The company's anticipated growth prompted the investment in a central sales, marketing and office headquarters based in Steamboat Springs, Colo…
Sig Sauer Welcomes Governor Lynch To Exeter NH Facility
Sig Sauer said it welcomed New Hampshire Governor, John Lynch, to its Exeter, New Hampshire facility on November 13, 2009…
Saks Returns to Profitability
Saks Inc reported that it earned $1.9 million, or 1 cent per share, in the third quarter. The upscale chain recorded a net loss of $43.7 million, or 32 cents per share, for the prior year third quarter ended November 1, 2008…
JC Penney to Stop Publishing ‘Big Book’ Catalogs
J.C. Penney will stop publishing its twice-yearly “big book” catalogs. Instead, Penney will publish specialty catalogs and focus its efforts online, on the Web site jcp.com and on social networks. In part, the company says it is responding to consumer hab
Dillard’s Swings to Q3 Profit
Dillard's Inc. reported a third-quarter profit, reversing a year-ago loss, as lower expenses and a tax benefit boosted its bottom line and offset soft sales…
FIFA Names Laundry Detergent Sponsor
WIN Products, Inc. and Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) announced a new licensing agreement that names WIN High Performance Sport Detergent the official licensed sport detergent of the 2010 FIFA World Cup…
New Bikes Belong Study Quantifies Recreational Road Benefits
A new study by Bikes Belong found that more than 1 million Americans participated in recreational road ride events in 2008. The total revenue from these approximately 1,700 events topped $240 million, with riders spending nearly $140 million on food, lodg
REI Snow Report Relaunches
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) has relaunched the REI Snow Report with updated functionality for iPhone users. The upgrade includes a free mobile application to explore ski resort access…
RECALL: Gander Mountain Treestands
Gander Mountain Co. is recalling about 13,000 hang-on fixed position treestands. The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground…
Heelys Appoints New Board Member
Heelys, Inc. announced that N. Roderick McGeachy, III has been appointed to its Board of Directors. McGeachy will also serve as a member of the Board's Audit and Compensation Committees. He is currently Chairman, CEO and President of Tandy Brands Acc
