Forzani Reports Healthy Back-to-School Sales
The Forzani Group Ltd. reported same-store sales climbed 5.8% in seven weeks ended Sept. 19. Comps at its corporate stores jumped 8.9% while comps at its franchised locations dipped 0.2%…
Report: Triathlon Becoming Mainstream Sport
With time to expand and more exposure at its back, the sport of triathlon continues to parallel and even surpass some well-recognized American pastimes…
Volunteerism, Education Highlight Public Lands Day
National parks and forests as well as local parks across the country celebrated National Public Lands Day this past Saturday. The day sparked a number of volunteer efforts as well free entry to federal lands…
Columbia Sportswear Launches Omni-Heat Marketing Push
Columbia Sportswear Co. last week launched its Omni-Heat collection with the largest and most integrated global marketing campaign in the company's history. The marketing launch features print, online, web broadcast, social media and event marketing.
Worldwide Concludes Fall Show in Oregon
For the first time in over a decade, the Worldwide Show was moved to a new venue at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. With the February show set to take place in Reno, Nevada, the 2011 Fall show will again be in Portland…
CamelBak, Outdoor Nation Name Grant Recipients
CamelBak joined with The Outdoor Foundation's initiative, Outdoor Nation to announce winners of the 2010 'CamelBak Challenge.'…
Xenith Raises $10.5 Million in Equity Financing
Xenith, LLC, the football helmet specialist, has raised $10.5 million in equity financing from its existing investors. The company said the funds will be used to continue the company's research and development activities for head protection applicati
Boker Appoints Eastern Regional Sales Manager
Tony Aliffi has been appointed to the sales management team of Boker USA, Inc., the maker of hunting knives, with the position of eastern regional sales manager…
Sherbrook SBK Sport Corp. Closes Private Placement
Sherbrook SBK Sport Corp. has closed a second tranche of its non-brokered private placement of a debenture in the amount of $25,000 and 208,333 common share purchase warrants…
The Outdoor Foundation Releases Report to Spark Outdoor Involvement
The Outdoor Foundation has released its Outdoor Nation Special Report: Turning Insiders Out, a report dedicated to engaging new audiences to the outdoors…
Stride Rite Children’s Group Launches STEP Program
The Stride Rite Children's Group (SRCG), unveiled its new STEP (Scientifically Tested Everyday Proven) program designed to help parents select the proper shoes to support a child's growth and development from ages one through five…
High School Mountain Biking Leagues Coming to Three States
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association said Minnesota, Washington and Texas are the three newest states in its high school mountain biking program…
Interbike Sees Slight Rise in Attendance
Attendance for the Interbike International Bicycle Expo rose 3% in 2010, as more than 24,000 attended the event…
L.L. Bean Chairman Leon A. Gorman Earns College Honor
Leon A. Gorman, chairman of the board of L.L. Bean, Inc., will be awarded The Bowdoin Prize, the highest honor the Bowdoin College bestows upon one of its members. Gorman was a member of the Bowdoin College Class of 1956, and trustee emeritus of the Colle
Garmont Appoints New Lead in Footwear
Garmont USA has appointed Joshua Gibbs to their management team to oversee the outdoor divisions of Garmont footwear and Bridgedale socks. Gibbs will take the role of footwear sales manager, effective Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010…
