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Perception Kayaks has been named exclusive 2004 kayak sponsor for A5 Outdoor Adventures in Boulder, Colorado, a new series of school programs and camps established to introduce children and families to outdoor recreation. Perception will supply recreation

Backpacker's Pantry steadily increases in growth with a new distribution agreement with Dick's Sporting Goods. Backpacker’s Pantry quality and innovation in gourmet outdoor meals continue to attract large retailers in the outdoor industry. The e

SmartWool is the exclusive sock sponsor of the Montrail Ultrarunning Team, comprised of 75 of the top ultrarunners in the U.S. Members of the Montrail Ultrarunning Team will depend on the SmartWool Adrenaline Mini sock, as well as the Montrail running s

Deckers Outdoor Corporation reported that net sales for the first quarter increased 22.6% to $44.3 million versus $36.1 million in the same period last year. Net earnings for the quarter increased 28.1% to a record $5.4 million, or 49 cents per diluted sh

Fitness is ‘king’ once again – as twelve of the top 30 sports/activity categories are fitness related. That’s the conclusion of SGMA International’s analysis of the 2004 edition of the annual

ICON Health & Fitness reported that net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2004 decreased 4.7%, to $328.0 million from $344.0 million in the comparable period in 2003. Net income declined 10.3% to $18.2 million for the quarter, compared to net income

Four unions representing over three million workers in the U.S. and Canada have called on the United Nations to review Nike's affiliation with the UN Global Compact because, the unions contend, Nike systematically violates workers' rights. The

WaterMark announced it will exit the snowshoe category with its Yakima branded snowshoes line. This change will be effective immediately…

DuPont's earnings for the first quarter 2004 will be about $0.95 per share, excluding the special items discussed below. This compares to the company's January outlook of $.65 to $.75 per share. The improved results reflect a strong quarter for

Fischer has appointed Mike Day as the new U.S. Alpine Race Director. Effective May 1st, Day will assume responsibilities of managing the Fischer U.S. alpine racing program, replacing former Director Tom Parks…

VF Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire Green Sport Monte Bianco S.p.A.. Headquartered in Aosta, Italy, Green Sport designs and markets premium casual outdoor apparel under the Napapijri brand. The company's sales were approximately $

EN-R-G Foods, Inc., makers of Honey Stinger energy bars and gels, has become the official bar and gel supplier to the elite Subaru-Gary Fisher mountain bike race team…

Following a record season and continued growth, GRABBER Performance Group proudly announces the promotion of Chris Pappas to National Sales Manager. He will be responsible for overseeing all sales efforts and will report directly to General Manager Gary G