Slytech to Use Hydrapak Reservoir in Pack Line
Slytech, which makes protective gear for ski and snowboard racers, has selected Hydrapak to supply it with a 1-liter hydration reservoir for the second version of the Slytech Skin Hydrapro XT…
Metolius Sponsors Northern California Youth Climbing League
Metolius joined as a sponsor of the Northern California Youth Climbing League (YCL), which brings young climbers together throughout Northern California for friendly competition. Metolius will provide the YCL with support and equipment to foster growth in
NFL, GE, Under Armour Partner to Fight Brain Injuries
The NFL, GE and Under Armour will partner to launch a $20 million open innovation challenge to find and fund solutions to diagnose and protect against traumatic brain injury. The NFL and GE also announced the Head Health Initiative, a four-year, $60 milli
Nielsen Puts Outdoor Retailer, Other Trade Shows Up for Sale
Nielsen Holdings NV has hired an investment banker to seek buyers for its trade show business, according to a report first published by Debtwire and picked up by The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and Reuters. Nielsen Expositions, which owns Outdoor Retai
Summer Bass Tournaments Pump $2.7 Million into Region
The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau released an economic impact study showing the summer series of Plattsburgh-based pro bass fishing tournaments bring in $2.7 million annually in direct and indirect spending to the region…
Genesco Sues Visa Over Credit Card Breach
Genesco Inc., the parent of Journeys and Lids, has filed a lawsuit against Visa, charging the credit-card company with wrongfully taking more than $13 million as punishment for a data breach…
Topo Athletic Names U.S. Sales Reps
Topo Athletic, the footwear start-up launched by the former CEO of Vibram FiveFingers, named six sales agencies who will help launch the brand this summer…
OIA VantagePoint: Winter Weather Boosts February Sales of Outdoor Products
Outdoor Product sales achieved double-digit sales growth in February as winter weather across much of the country fueled favorable comparisons to the spring-like weather a year earlier, according to the latest numbers from OIA VantagePoint, the first and
Outdoor Retailer to Send Summer Market Housing Notices This Month
Outdoor Retailer is introducing a new process and timeline for booking hotel rooms through the show's housing block, managed by Travel Planners, the official Housing Agency for Outdoor Retailer. This summer's show marks the first time attendees
Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition Appoints New Directors
The Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition has appointed Les de Asis, CEO of Benchmade Knife Company; and Tara Glover, vice president of public and government relations at TenCate, USA to its board of directors…
The Bike Cooperative Launches Social Media Automation Tool for Dealers
The Bike Cooperative has launched a new automated platform enabling retailers to share social media content easily and consistently with their followers…
Google Unveils Smart Shoe as SXSW
At the annual South by Southwest conference in Austin, TX, Google unveiled an early prototype of motion-sensing “smart shoes,” with an embedded speaker on the tongue of the shoe that can shout motivational commands at the wearer when exercising. Google cr
Black Diamond Fourth Quarter Earnings Arrive as Forecast
Black Diamond, Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 that were in line with guidance provided in early February and confirmed its guidance for 2013…
Dick’s SG Hits Low End of Q4 Profit Guidance on Weaker DSG Comps
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported consolidated net income for the 14 weeks ended Feb. 2, 2013 of $129.7 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, compared to the company's prior guidance of $1.03 to $1.05 per diluted share. Net sales for the 14-we
Mizuno Golf Launches Play Famously Campaign
Mizuno is helping golfers nationwide improve their game while offering the opportunity to be treated like a pro as an exclusive member of “Team JPX.” Launched March 11, Play Famously will champion the cause and determination of the “everyman” golfer…
