Finish Line Expands HQ
The Finish Line, Inc. plans to invest more than $34 million over the next five years to expand operations in Indianapolis. The company will add more than 180 jobs while expanding its 800,000-square-foot national distribution center and corporate headquart
Nautilus Sees Q2 Loss from Continuing Ops
Though Nautilus, Inc. saw an increase in sales for its retail business, decreases in the commercial and direct businesses caused the company to post a net loss for the second quarter, compared to a modest profit in Q2 last year. Net sales from continuing
Ogden Expands Contest to Lure Out-of-state Outdoor Ventures
Ogden City has added an out-of-state category and another $20,000 in prize money to its “Concept to Company” contest, which aims to draw outdoor recreation start-ups to the Utah city…
Ritchey/Syncros Names Retail Sales Manager
Ritchey Design/Syncros USA announced the promotion of Nate Shaw, formerly with inside sales, to national retail sales manager. Under this new title, Shaw will manage three customer groups – retail direct, builder sales and grassroots team businesses.
Veltec Names New England Rep
Veltec Sports has appointed Andy Ewas to the position of outside sales representative for the New England territory, effective Aug. 15, 2008. exclusively markets Sidi in the US, and Colnago, Descente, Enervit, Shebeest and Vredestein in both the US and Ca
Hi-Tec Hires Hochwender as Regional Sales Manager
Hi-Tec has hired Dennis Hochwender as their western regional sales manager, managing the sales team from California to the Rockies. He brings with him an extensive expertise in the outdoor market stemming from ten years in retail and 19 years as sales man
Malden Mills Founder to Launch Alpaca Line
Aaron Feuerstein, the man who brought you Polartec and became an icon of social responsibility in an era of unbridled corporate greed, has gone granola.
Aaron Feuerstein LLC is introducing a line of alpaca athletic and fashion socks, hats and scarves at
The Outdoor Foundation Launches ‘I Will’ Campaign
With the goal of proactively encouraging healthier children, healthier communities and healthier businesses, the Outdoor Foundation is launching its “I Will” campaign at this Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show…
Navigating in Fast-Moving Waters
Entrepreneurial boat brands thrive in a corporate world. Ten years ago, the paddlesports industry went through a period of intense consolidation. The jury is still out on whether consolidation has helped or hurt the overall industry…
The Cold Truth
Sleeping bag manufacturers debate temperature rating standards. In North America, sleeping bag manufacturers are trying to develop a better way to help consumers select an appropriate sleeping bag. The current method of posting temperature ratings on hang
A Matter of Gravity, Petzl Turns the Vertical Environment Into Bold Opportunity.
Since the 1970s, Petzl equipment has played a part in every major mountaineering, climbing and caving achievement. From revolutionary caving equipment to the ubiquitous Grigri self-breaking belay device, Petzl is synonymous with the quality that climbers,
IronmanPower.com Provides 29-week Ironman Training and Nutrition Program
PowerBar has partnered with Ironman to launch a unique online destination for triathletes. The site will provide the latest nutrition information as well as interactive tools to help train for their event…
PowerBar First Annual “Specialty Retailer of the Year” Award Deadline Nears
In April, PowerBar announced the introduction of its first annual “Specialty Retailer of the Year” Award. Open to all independent sports specialty retailers…
Asics Introduces Limited Edition Kayanos for NYC Marathon
In celebration of the 15-year anniversary of the Gel-Kayano, Asics will introduce an authorized ING New York City Marathon limited-edition during the 2008 race. The model will feature an image of runners crossing the Verrazano-Narrows bridge, specially em
Newton Running Introduces Motion All-Weather Shoe
Newton Running plans to introduce a new Motion All-Weather Shoe, a technically advanced, lightweight trainer, designed for damp and chilly weather. The shoe features a breathable, water-repellant upper, a sticky rubber outsole tuned for cold temperatures
