Taylor Brands, LLC Appoints Eastern Regional Sales Manager
Taylor Brands, LLC, the maker of cutlery, announced that Shannon Rooney has been hired as regional sales manager East…
Icebreaker to Sell on Facebook
Icebreaker, the New Zealand merino wool apparel maker, has selected Adgregate Markets' ShopFans application to enable secure shopping through its Facebook page…
Bass Pro Cancels Plans for Green Bay Store
Bass Pro said concerns about possible wetland damage has stopped the outdoor retailer from pursuing a store near Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin…
Warrior Lacrosse Inks Drexel to Sponsorship Deal
The Drexel lacrosse team signed an exclusive three-year deal with Warrior Sports…
Nike Donates $400,000 to Penn State
Nike made a $400,000 contribution to the Penn State libraries in honor of Nittany Lions football coach Joe Paterno and his wife, Sue. The gift commemorated Joe Paterno's 400th career coaching victory, a 35-21 decision Nov. 6 over Northwestern at Beav
Ispo Panel to Review Results of OIA Eco Index Pilot Program
Joe McSwiney from Cascade Designs will lead a panel discussion at ispo on the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Eco Index on behalf of the European Outdoor Group's (EOG) Sustainability Working Group. The EOG has been collaborating with OIA to recrui
QBP Expands Inventory by 50% to Better Service IBDs
QBP has expanded inventory levels by more than 50% compared to this time last year to improve fulfillment to independent bicycle dealers. The initiative adds nearly $15 million of additional pre-season stock…
OR Winter Market: Boots Pushing Minimalism in Construction and Feel
The buzz at the footwear booths at the recent Outdoor Retailer Winter Market was all around 'barefoot' and its close cousin 'minimalist.' So it may not be surprising that ever lightweight models continue to work their way into the boot
Skullcandy Looks to go Public
Headphone maker Skullcandy filed a registration statement with the SEC on Friday to raise up to $125 million in an initial public offering. Proceeds will be used to pay down debt and for working capital purposes. The company increased its sales from $9.1
Mazgaj Named QDMA Chief Operating Officer
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) Bob Mazgaj has joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer. Bob comes to QDMA from Ducks Unlimited, where he was the Director of Event and Volunteer Leadership Programs at DU's National Headquarte
Berghaus Reorganizes to Optimize Growth
Berghaus, the British maker of outdoor apparel, footwear and equipment, has reorganized its business by creating an International Board that will oversee the overall direction of the brand and will work with dedicated regional business units delivering mo
NBS Names VP of Outdoor Division
NBS said Rand Whitney has joined the NBS Team as VP of its outdoor division. NBA said Whitney's experience in the outdoor Industry is extensive, having formerly served as vice president for High Sierra Sport Co., sales & marketing director for LaFum
Dick’s SG to pay $15M to Settle Wage Disputes
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc agreed to pay up to $15 million to settle a number of class action lawsuits that had alleged a failure to pay overtime and other promised wages, according to a company filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Skullcandy Takes Meteoric Growth to the Bank with Initial Public Offering
Headphone maker Skullcandy filed a registration statement with the Securities & Exchange Commission on Friday to raise up to $125 million in an initial public offering. Proceeds will be used to pay down debt and for working capital purposes…
December Snow Sports Sales Top $1 Billion; On Pace to Set Record this Season
The snow sports market is on pace to set sales records this winter as skiers and snowboarders splurge on innovative new gear after two years of privation, according to the latest retail sales data from SnowSports Industries America…
