NOLS to Lead African American Team up Denali
The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) said it intends to accomplish run the first predominantly African American expedition on Denali, the highest peak in North America in a bid to inspire African American youth to get outside, get active and beco
Pelican Beefs up Manufacturing, Sourcing and Sales
Pelican International, which owns the Pelican, Elie and Lavika boat brands, named new hires in manufacturing, sourcing and IT as well as an in-house international sales rep and two new outside rep agencies to cover the eastern U.S. seaboard…
Marin Bikes Sold to European Investment Firm
Privately held Marin Bikes has reached agreement for sale to Minestone Limited, a private European-based investment firm, according to an entry at Marin's blog by President and Founder Robert Buckley…
Start-Up Readies Launch of Backcountry Boot
Marty Carrigan, co-founder of a sales and marketing agency, and Ben Anderson, founder of Icelantic, have founded First Degree to launch a collection of sidecountry-specific boots for skiers who spend their days both inbounds and outside the access gates..
Deaths Of Headphone-Wearing Pedestrians Increase
Serious injuries to pedestrians listening to headphones have more than tripled in six years, according to new research from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. In many cases, the cars o
Payless Appoints Franchise Partners for Korea, Thailand and Vietnam
Collective Brands' Payless ShoeSource unit signed two new franchise agreements with partners Emart, a business unit of Shinsegae Group, Seoul, for stores in Korea, and Central Marketing Group, a business unit of Central Group, Bangkok, for stores in
Blizzard Skis Returned to Profitability in 2011
Blizzard Skis CEO Helmut Exenberger said the Austrian ski maker returned to profitability in 2011, according to a report in FriedlNews.com.
Nielsen Expositions Doubles Profits in 2011
Nielsen Holdings N.V.'s expositions business, which owns the Outdoor Retailer and Interbike shows, rebounded nicely in 2011, according to the company’s fourth quarter earnings report. Adjusted EBITDA at Nielsen Expositions doubled to $4 million
Walter’s Shoe Care Names General Manager
Walter's Shoe Care Products, a manufacturer and marketer of premium quality shoe care and foot comfort products, appointed Nicola McLeod to general manager. Her former jobs included general manager Rockport Canada and general manager MBT Canada…
Black Diamond Sales Growth Slowed in Fourth Quarter
Black Diamond's sales growth slowed considerably in the fourth quarter. The company said its expects to report consolidated sales grew 6 percent to more than $36 million in the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011. By comparison sales for the fiscal year grew
Hunters and Hikers Unite On Colorado’s Roadless Rule
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) are raising concerns about a new proposal for Colorado’s 4.2 million acres of national forest roadless areas, and are calling on President Obama on Tuesday
Brooks Opens First Asian Subsidiary
Brooks Sports, Inc. said it will open its first Asian subsidiary, Brooks Sports K. K., in the world’s second largest running market, Japan. Partnering with Custom Produce INC. (CPI), Brooks will bring…
The Buckle Grows Comps 7.4 Percent in January
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended Jan. 28, increased 7.4 percent from comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended Jan. 29, 2011. Net sales for the four-week fiscal month ended Jan. 28, increa
Ross Stores Sees 5 Percent January Comp Gain
Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 28, 2012 of $483 million, an increase of 10 percent over the $441 million in sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 29, 2011. Same store sales for the four weeks ended January 28, 2012 grew 5 per
TJX Comps Jump Up in January
The TJX Companies, Inc. today reported January 2012 sales results. Sales for the four-week period ended Jan. 28 were $1.4 billion, up 5 percent over the $1.3 billion achieved during the four-week period ended Jan. 29, 2011. For the 52 weeks ended Jan. 28,
