SIA: Snow Market Flat In January
According to the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Retail Audit Report, Snow Sports market sales reached $2.26 billion in January with a 0.4% gain in dollars sold compared with August through January last season. Significant declines in the West and Nor
San Jose Cycling Classic Expected to Draw 20,000
The San Jose Cycling Classic will be held May 15-20 throughout San Jose in conjunction with the upcoming Amgen Tour of California. The week of amatuer and professional cycling events is expected to attract 20,000 spectators, participants and cycling-relat
Paddlesports Group Backs Outdoor Nation Campaign
The Paddle Advisory Council that now receives about $30,000 annual stipend from the Outdoor Retailer trade show to promote paddlesports, will invest a portion of that money in Outdoor Nation, a campaign launched last year that will culminate this summer w
Cabela’s Outlines Plans for 2010 and Beyond
On the heels of a fourth quarter that saw revenue for Cabela’s increase 5.5% on strength from its retail segment, management for the self-proclaimed World’s Foremost Outfitter conducted an analyst and investor day event to outline initiatives
ICSC: February U.S. Chain Store Sales Better Than Expected
The International Council of Shopping Centers reported that U.S. chain store sales in February rose by a strong 3.7% on a comparable store basis, a much better performance than previous expectations…
Eastern Mountain Sports Promotes Senior Managers
Eastern Mountain Sports promoted its COO and CFO Bob Mayerson to president as part of a series of senior management promotions at the regional outdoor retail chain…
OIWC Sees 20 Reg’l Events in 2010
The Outdoor Industry Women’s Coalition, which is dedicated to helping women in the outdoor industry advance their careers, is hosting nearly 20 regional events in 2010 with a focus on six regions that are home to a concentration of outdoor companies
Outdoor Coalition Wants Recreation to Play Bigger Role in U.S. Forest Service Planning
A coalition of national and regional outdoor groups, including Outdoor Alliance, Outdoor Industry Association, Appalachian Mountain Club, the Mountaineers and the Colorado Mountain Club, said it has submitted comments to the Obama Administration regarding
Americans More Inclined to Spend Tax Return on Big Purchases
After two years of paying down debt and skipping family vacations, many Americans plan to cautiously start spending their tax refunds once again, according to a survey released by the National Retail Federation…
Clark Wendlandt Joins Cabela’s Pro Staff
Professional angler Clark Wendlandt has signed on to become part of Cabela's Pro Staff team. In 2009, Wendlandt was named FLW Angler of the Year for the third time, more than any other angler, ranking him among the most successful tournament bass ang
Crosman Open Distribution Center in Shannon
Crosman Corporation has announced the opening of a new warehouse and distribution facility in Shannon, Ireland. Crosman said facility will serve as the company’s European distribution center (EDC) and warehouse…
FWS to Distribute $76.5 Million to States to Conserve Imperiled Fish and Wildlife
Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will distribute more than $76.5 million to the fish and wildlife agencies of the 50 states, commonwealths, the District of Columbia, and territories to help conserve
New Balance Honored by Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council
Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council has honored New Balance with a Run Walk Ride Pacesetter Award for Best Sponsorship Activation for the company's marketing program which celebrated New Balance's 20 year partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cu
Payless ShoeSource to Launch Beauty Products
Payless ShoeSource announced an alliance with Maesa Group to create a collection of new beauty and body care products to be available exclusively in about 1,500 Payless ShoeSource stores this fall…
Target Announces Debut of Shaun White Shoes
Target announced the launch of Shaun White Shoes, an exclusive skate collection, which will debut nationwide in early fall 2010…
