MSR Eulogizes Bill Forrest
MSR lamented the passing of Bill Forrest, the Colorado climbing legend and prolific inventor who died of natural causes Dec. 21 while snowshoeing on Monarch Pass, near his home in Salida, CO…
Survey: 56 Percent of U.S. Gym Members Dread the Return of the New Year’s Resolution Crowd
A new CouponCabin.com survey reveals that 65 percent of U.S. adults plan on making fitness-related new year's resolutions this year. Eating healthier, getting in better shape and losing weight top the list, followed by exercising more at home and out
NEMO Equipment Adds Sales Manager, Accountant and Rep
NEMO Equipment, Inc. has added a North American sales manager and staff accountant to its in-house team, along with a new outside sales rep for the mid-Atlantic region. The outdoor gear maker reports bookings are up 50 percent for Spring 2013…
RECALL: Academy Sports Crossbow Cocking Ropes
About 6,300 Game Winner crossbow cocking ropes sold exclusively at Academy Sports + Outdoors are being recalled. The hooks attaching the cocking rope to the crossbow string can break and cause it to recoil, posing a laceration hazard. Three incidents res
New Balance Signs First Tennis Player
Canadian tennis star Milos Raonic has become the first player to endorse New Balance's new line of tennis shoes and apparel…
Nike Golf Signs Kyle Stanley and Nick Watney
Nike Golf announced the addition of PGA Tour athletes Kyle Stanley and Nick Watney to its Tour Staff. Both had formerly been with Titleist…
Adventurer Jon Turk to Address Canoecopia
Rutabaga's confirmed that Jon Turk will speak at Canoecopia in March. Turk and colleague Erik Boomer are National Geographic Magazine’s nominees for “Adventurers of the Year for 2012.” Turk also is the award-winning author of “The Raven&#
Currie Technologies Names Midwest Territory Manager
Currie Technologies appointed David Cabanban as the new Midwest territory manager for the IZIP Road Show. Cabanban has previously managed the Sanyo Eneloop E-bike program in the United States and has…
Goode Partners Acquires Sneaker Villa
Goode Partners has purchased ownership interest in Sneaker Villa, Inc., the Philadelphia-based urban footwear chain. Since its first store opened in 1989, the company has grown to over 50 units in several key Northeastern and Midwestern markets, more than
Lowa Boots Plans Big Splash at Ouray Ice Festival
Lowa Boots is planning a very visible and strong presence at the 2013 Ouray Ice Festival, which takes place Jan. 10-13 in Ouray, CO…
West Marine Adds Nordstrom Exec to Board
West Marine, Inc. appointed Jamie Nordstrom, who heads Nordstrom’s direct-to-consumer business, as its newest independent director. Nordstrom also was appointed as the fourth member of West Marine's governance and compensation committee…
RILA Repeats Plea for Relief on Employer Mandate Deadline
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) applauded the Obama Administration for finally publishing proposed rules that will govern the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), but repeated its plea for relief for companies unable to mee
Broder Bros., Co. Acquires Denver’s Imprints Wholesale
Broder Bros., Co., the nation's largest distributor of imprintable apparel, announced the acquisition of Imprints Wholesale. The acquisition of Imprints Wholesale represents the first by Broder since 2006 and the first since private investment firm L
Gun Background Checks Hit Record Highs
The number of FBI background checks required for Americans buying guns set a record in December, according to FBI data. The rise follows concerns about possible bans on certain firearms following the Connecticut school massacre…
NRF Welcomes Port Talks Extension
Following news that the International Longshoremen’s Association and United States Maritime Alliance agreed to extend their contract negotiations for an additional 30 days, National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay urged the two side
