This fall, OIA has invited hundreds of outdoor executives to Chattanooga to meet and discuss the state of the industry, strategies to keep outdoor retailers and manufacturers healthy, and look at best practices in other industries. For the past ten years,
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OIA-Backed Legislation Sees Opposition and Support…
In its on-going balancing act to draft legislation that both protects domestic manufacturing and promotes free trade, the Senate Finance Committee posted comments concerning several bills that could impact the outdoor industry. As expected, there were voc
Federal Court Decision Sets Precedent for e-Commerce
A federal district court judge ruled yesterday that a retailer may be sued if its website is inaccessible to the blind. The ruling was issued in a case brought by the National Federation of the Blind against Target Corp. The suit charges that Target'
FFR Returns to Denver and Former Schedule
FlyFishing Retailer will return to Denver’s Colorado Convention Center and revert back to September dates: Sun-Tues., Sept. 16-18 for their 2007 industry tradeshow and gathering. The decisions regarding dates and venue were based on recommendations from t
Stride Rite Acquires Children’s Footwear Brand
Stride Rite has acquired Footwear Ltd., a manufacturer of soft-soled leather footwear for babies and young children, for a purchase price of $27.5 million in cash…
BEWI Productions Re-Names Expos
BEWI Productions has renamed its popular SnowSports Expos for 2006. The winter sports extravaganzas will now be promoted as the Ski & Snowboard Expos…
Thule Clears all Hurdles in Brink, Valley and SportRack Acquisitions
Thule completed the acquisition of Brink International BV, Valley Industries and SportRack Accessories. The acquisition was announced on May 18 and has been thereafter subject to approval of the European Commission which Thule received on August 28…
Big Agnes Raises $4,000 for Charities at OR Bowling Event
Big Agnes' 2nd annual Bowl-O-Rama raised more than $4,000 for Leave No Trace. The company will also lend its support as official sleeping bag, sleeping pad and tent supplier to Big City Mountaineers’ 2007 Summit for Someone Program…
Squadra Adds Two New Sales Executives
Squadra Inc. added two new members to its sales team. Greg Demgen will assume the role of the company’s VP of Sales and Marketing, while Dave Thile is charged with heading inside sales and customer service…
SIA Gives Reps New Award
SnowSports Industries America announced the winners of the first-ever SIA SnowSports Regional Rep of the Year Award. This award recognizes those sales reps in the snow sports industry that have successfully fostered relationships with retail storefronts
SIA Extends Ski Press Show Daily Contract
SnowSports Industries America has extended its partnership with Ski Press World, Inc. for production, publication and distribution of the Snowpress Show Daily through the 2009 SIA SnowSports Trade Show. Ski Press World began publication of the show daily
Quiksilver Fiscal Q3 Earnings Hit Target on 40% Revenue Increase
Quiksilver, Inc.'s revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 increased 41% to $525.9 million from $373.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2005. Consolidated net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 was $5.3 million compared to $24.6
OIA Pleased with Final NPS Management Policy Revision
The National Park Service has accepted their revised Management Policies, culminating an extensive public and internal review process. OIA applauds the final revision. OIA businesses believe the approved policies provide management direction that will ens
New Balance Wins Chinese Suit…
New Balance won a significant trademark infringement lawsuit in China against Chinese firm Qiuzhi Footwear. In 2002, New Balance discovered a group calling itself “American New Barlun Limited” conducting business in China and promoting a relationship with
Forzani Swings to a Q2 Profit on Strong Comps
The Forzani Group Ltd. net earnings for the second quarter were C$1.9 million, or six cents per share, compared to a loss in the prior year's second quarter of C$2.3 million, or seven cents per share. Retail system sales for the quarter were C$337.9
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