An innovative fund helping individuals, community groups, and businesses in England's National Parks has been judged a success after its first 18 months. An independent report completed by the Centre for European Protected Areas Research at the Univ
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Vail Revenues Increase Despite Decline in Skier Days…
Vail Resorts continued its march toward higher efficiency in the company’s fiscal fourth quarter, with Mountain revenue decreasing 4.8%, from $32.3 million to $30.8 million this year. However, Mountain expense decreased $7.1 million, or 11.7%, to $53.3 m
Race Face Increases Focus on Apparel…
Race Face has decided to put more emphasis on the brand’s apparel line, seeing some real opportunity for growth in what the company describes as “all the fairly ubiquitous cycling apparel on the market.” The Vancouver based component company made their fi
Interior Appropriations Bill Leaves Little for Recreation…
Senate Interior Appropriation Bill 2840, which handles budget appropriations for various national forests and National Parks, is slated to come up for a vote this week. Several organizations, including the OIA and the Sierra Club, are keeping a close eye
Adopt-A-Crag Surpasses Goal…
The Access Fund's fifth annual nationwide Adopt-a-Crag program surpassed its goal of 89 events around the country. Adopt-a-Crag began in 2000 as part of the Access Fund's 10th anniversary celebration. Since its inception, Adopt-a-Crag has drawn
Deckers Expands Ugg Brand Reach with Licensing Deal…
Deckers Outdoor Corp. has entered into a license agreement with Fownes Brothers, Inc. for the sale of UGG Australia branded cold weather accessories in the U.S. Under the terms of the agreement…
Collegiate Pacific to Sees Shift in Kesslers Deal
Collegiate Pacific on Thursday stated that its shareholder equity will increase by $7.25 million due to a change in a guarantee provision in the comapny's acquisition of Kesslers Team Sports. The Dickman family – previous owners of Kessler Team Spor
adidas Continues Building NBA Roster; Inks Billups
Detroit Piston's guard Chauncey Billups and adidas have reached a multi-year partnership agreement. Terms of the deal were not revealed.
Billabong International Appoints New CFO
Billabong International Limited has appointed Craig White as the company’s chief financial officer. Mr White is currently the division finance director, South Pacific and Korea Division, for The Coca-Cola Company. The appointment is effective from Novem
Interbike Approaches
As Interbike prepares to open its doors next week, all things bicycling are feverishly being primped and pressed for the limelight that awaits. Featuring a larger-than-ever OutDoor Demo, an Interbike Expo that covers more than 15 acres of floor space, and
Full Speed Ahead Recalls Quick Release Sets
Full Speed Ahead, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced the recall of roughly 1,375 sets of Full Speed Ahead (FSA) Scatto bicycle wheel quick releases. There have been 12 reports of the quick release mechani
Specialized Recalling Bikes with Faulty Handlebars
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a recall of Allez Sport, Allez Elite, Roubaix, and Sequoia Bicycles due to a handlebar problem. The handlebar may loosen and turn unexpect
U.S. Takes Bigger Piece of Yue Yuen Biz in Q3…
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of athletic footwear, reported that revenues for the fiscal third quarter ended June 30 rose 15.6% to $768.4 million from $664.9 million in the year-ago period. Net income increas
Swany Renews Sponsorship Deals
Swany Performance Gloves is proud to announce that it has
renewed its contract as the official glove supplier for the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), National Ski Patrol (NSP) and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) for an
Outlast Responds to Baychar
In response to the Baychar Industries patent infringement suit filed against several of its customers, Outlast Technologies, Inc. on Friday September 10, filed a counter suit against Baychar, in Denver, Colorado, claiming Monte Magill and Outlast are co-o