Intrawest to Spin Off Whistler Blackcomb in IPO
Intrawest ULC will spin off its stake in the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia in an initial public offering. A securities filing by Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. does not indicate either the number of shares to be sold or their offerin
JC Penney Implements ‘Poision Pill’ to Thwart Agressive Investor
JC Penney has reportedly announced that it has adopted a shareholder rights plans, also know as a “poison pill,” in an attempt to fend off billionaire activist investor William Ackman, who has recently set his sights on the retailer…
Mission Muscle Rub Signs MLB License
Mission Maximum Strength Muscle Rub announced its new licensing agreement with Major League Baseball Properties…
CamelBak Appoints Strain as CMO
CamelBak appointed Chris Strain as vice president and chief marketing officer. Prior to joining CamelBak, Strain was a partner at Outside Labs and created its SCAPE Athlete brand and accompanying products. He also served as vice president of global market
Christy Sports Launches Nationwide Rental Network
Christy Sports, the ski and snowboard retailer in the Rocky Mountain region, launched the Christy Sports Rental Network. The company has created a national network of affiliate ski rental shops that will make up a resource for booking ski and snowboard re
RECALL: The Hive Carbon Brakes
The Hive, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a voluntary recall
affecting approximately carbon road bicycle brakes…
ORA Announces 2011 Show Dates
The Outdoor Reps Association has announced that its annual summer trade show will take place July 19-21 at Monona Terrace in Madison, WI…
RECALL: Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and The Hive have announced a voluntary recall of about 500 Revl carbon bicycle brakes…
New Era Becomes Official Cap for the NFL
New Era Cap Co, Inc. announced it will be the official on-field cap for the National Football League (NFL). The five-year deal, approved by the league and its owners, adds to New Era's current licensing relationship with Major League Baseball, where
VF Licensed Sports Group to Extend NFL Partnership
VF Licensed Sports Group and the National Football League (NFL) have reached an agreement to extend apparel rights. The new contract, which starts in 2012, marks the 25th anniversary of the VF-NFL partnership, which began in 1987…
West Marine Q3 Sales Up 2.6% on Strength from Retail Stores
West Marine, Inc.'s net revenues rose by $4.4 million, or 2.6%, to $172.6 million in its fiscal third quarter ended Oct. 2 compared to net revenues of $168.2 million a year ago…
Ranger Boats Parent to Expand Arkansas Facility
Fishing Holdings, the parent company of Ranger Boats announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Flippin, AR. The company will invest $13 million to retool, transition and expand its facilities, which will create more than 115 new jobs…
Health Insurer Uses Meetup.com to Launch Fitness Groups
Outdoor brands looking for ways to grow participation, might want to take a cue from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. The health insurer is expanding a pilot program with Meetup.com to help local enthusiasts launch clubs across the state. The program he
Fire Dislodges 180s from New HQ
180s experienced fire damage last week in its new headquarters and will be operating from temporary offices until all repairs are completed within a few weeks. There were no injuries…
Pacific Outdoor Equipment Receives Federal Grant
Pacific Outdoor Equipment received the Rural Energy for America (REAP) grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to build a 3-kilowatt solar array on its headquarters and warehouse in Bozeman, MT…
