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
El Naturalista Opens New U.S. Headquarters
El Naturalista, the Spanish-based manufacturer of eco-friendly, footwear and accessories, opened its new U.S. headquarters. Located in Somerset, NJ, near the Port of New York, the new building will house sales, marketing and distribution…
Mountainsmith Moves to New Headquarters in Golden
Mountainsmith officially opens the doors today at its new headquarters in the northern part of Golden, CO. The maker of outdoor gear relocated over the weekend to a custom built space located on the main artery connecting Boulder to the mountains via Gold
Kevin Flynn to Head Ad Agency
Kevin Flynn, former senior marketing executive at Finish Line Inc., has been named president of Caldwell VanRiper, the advertising and public relations agency…
Li Ning’s Orders Weaken for Q2 2011
Li Ning Co. said footwear and apparel orders for the second quarter of 2011 fell 7% and 8% respectively as China's sporting goods retailers pulled back amid a glut of stores and discounting. In response, Li Ning is shifting to a new growth model that
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…
Yakima Buys New Zealand Rack Maker
Yakima has acquired Hubco Automotive Ltd., a New Zealand company that designs and manufactures the Whispbar and Prorack vehicle cargo brands popular throughout Australasia. Both those lines use a “Smartfoot” system that can be easily transferred between v
Polartec Awards Appalachian State Outdoor Programs $10,000
Polartec announced Appalachian State University as the winner of its Made Possible College Challenge this week. The contest, which began in early October, was aimed at promoting collegiate outdoor programs, with the winner receiving a $10,000 grant and Po
