Yakima Acquires Hubco Automotive in Step Toward Global Expansion
Yakima has acquired Hubco Automotive Ltd, the New Zealand maker of Whispbar, a rapidly growing vehicle roof rack system that uses aero bars to reduce the noise and improve the styling of such products…
Leatherman Tool Group Acquires German LED Light Co
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. is getting into the lighting business after inking a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest Zweibrûder Optoelectronics GmbH & Co. KB, a manufacturer of LED Lenser flashlights…
Confluence Watersports Acquires Bomber Gear
Confluence Watersports has acquired Bomber Gear, a premium, authentic paddlesports brand that specializes in the design of performance whitewater skirts and technical paddlesports apparel. Bomber Gear will round out Confluence Watersports' growing ac
Epic Snowstorm Dumps on Rockies
A significant winter storm swept through the Colorado Rockies this past weekend and the Weather Service warned that “heavy snowfall of epic proportions” could dump up to eight feet in some upper elevations in Western Colorado and Eastern Utah just in time
Primal Wear Launches New Dealer Site and Program
Primal Wear unveiled a new B2B website, primaldealer.com, as well as its Online Dealer Sales Program, which features no minimum orders, free shipping on backorders, access to Primal Image library, and same-day shipping. Retailers' orders of $500 or m
Online Holiday Spending up 12%
U.S. online sales are up 12% to $27.5 billion so far this holiday shopping season compared with a year ago, according to comScore. In the Nov. 1 through Dec. 17 period, four individual days surpassed $900 million, led by “Green Monday” on Dec. 13 with $95
Acusport to Sell Advanced Armament Corporation Line
AcuSport Corporation, a distributor of shooting and hunting products said they will sell the Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC) line of silencer products and accessories…
Winchester President Hammett Announces Retirement
Richard Hammett, Olin Corporation Vice President and President, Winchester, has announced his intention to retire effective Feb. 28, 2011…
Governor Jindal, CCA and Shell Partner Up to Benefit Louisiana Coast
Governor Bobby Jindal joined the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) and Shell Oil Company to announce a new public-private partnership – between the recreational angling community, private businesses and the state – to assist in CCA's ongoing Bui
Clarus Corp. Files $250M Shelf Registration Statement
Clarus Corporation, parent of Black Diamond Equipment and Gregory Mountain Products, filed a shelf-registration statement with the Securities & Exchange Commission to sell up to $250 million in debt securities…
Census Bureau: November Retail Sales Up 0.8%
The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for November, adjusted for seasonal variation and holiday and trading-day differences, but not for price changes, were $378.7 billion, an increase of 0.8%
Leatherman Agrees to Acquire Maker of Lenzer Flashlights
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in Zweibrûder Optoelectronics GmbH & Co. KB, the manufacturer of LED Lenser flashlights. The German company employs 1,000 worldwide and will continue to manufacture i
North Face Canada Supports David Suzuki Foundation
The North Face Canada will be donating $1 to the David Suzuki Foundation for every new member to join their Facebook page with a maximum donation of $20,000…
Maloof Skateboarding Announces Promotional Tour
Maloof Skateboarding announced the launch of the Maloof Skateboarding Global Initiative to promote skateboarding as a positive, active lifestyle for youth, contribute to education and build healthy communities. The initiative kicks off in December with “S
Whole Earth Provision Launches Online Store
Whole Earth Provision Company, the Austin-based outdoor retailer, is launching its first ever online store. The retailer is also celebrating its 40th anniversary and has grown to eight locations over the last two years…
