Western U.S. Mountain Resorts On Pace for Big Gains through the Fall
Data available at the end of May indicate occupancy at western U.S. mountain resorts are poised to grow 16.2 percent this month and continue at that pace deep into the fall, according to the most recent bulletin from the Mountain Travel Research Program (
Billabong to Raise Capital, Slashes EPS Outlook
Billabong International Ltd. announced plans to raise A$225 million ($229 million) selling new stock at a discount to repay debt while also lowering its earnings forecasts. The Australian-based surf giant also revealed that Chairman Ted Kunkel plans to re
Mexico and Canada to Join TPP Talks
Mexico and Canada have accepted invitations to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in a move that marks a significant opportunity for the outdoor industry…
Outdoor Retailer Open Air Demo to Feature 150 Brands
Retailers will have access to the latest products and development teams from 150 outdoor brands at this year's Outdoor Retailer Open Air Demo. Fly fishing, GPS/geo-caching, paddle sports, SUP and trail running gear will be on display and available fo
OIA: Rec Economy Employs 6.1 Million in the United States
More than 140 million Americans engage in outdoor activities each year, generating $646 billion in spending and helping support 6.1 million jobs, acording to a report released Wednesday by Outdoor Industry Association®…
Border Security Bill Could Threaten National Parks, Sites
The National Parks Conservation Association criticized national security legislation being taken up in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday, saying it would enable the Department of Homeland Security to suspend basic protections for national parks, h
Mizuno Hires VP of Supply Chain
Mizuno USA, Inc. hired Josh Creasman as VP of supply chain. Creasman joins Mizuno USA from Oregon based Yakima Products, Inc…
USA Cycling Fills Most of the Slots On Olympics Team
USA Cycling announced Friday 21 of its 24 nominees to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team, including 10 male and 11 female athletes across the disciplines of road cycling, track cycling, mountain biking and bicycle motocross (BMX)…
Jarden CEO Says Rossignol Deal Helped Rein in Excess Production, Exorbitant Endorsement Deals
Jarden Corp. helped a French executive acquire the Rossignol brand from Quiksilver in 2008 largely to rein in the ski company’s disruptive business practices, including overproduction and paying athletes exorbitant fees to endorse its skis, Jarden&#
Dick’s SG Sizes Up the Competition
At the William Blair & Co. Growth Stock Conference last week, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ officials received a slew of questions from investors in attendance about their potential competitors – from Amazon to other larger full-line stores. Not surp
Canadian Tire Named One of Canada’s Most Socially Responsible Companies
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited, which is Canada's largest sporting goods retailer, has been included on the 2012 Maclean's/Sustainalytics list of the 50 Most Socially Responsible Companies in Canada…
Vans Targets $1 Billion Growth, Reveals New LXVI Product Line
Vans at an investors meeting provided details on its strategy to add $1 billion in revenues over the next five years. Growth in the Americas, representing about 70 percent of total revenues in 2011, will account for nearly half of the anticipated growth,
SUP Demo Tour Kicks Off in Colorado
Boardworks Surf, the Encinitas, CA maker of stand-up paddleboards, is propelling the sport of stand-up paddling, or SUP, throughout Colorado and other landlocked states with its “Show Up & Blow Up” SUP demo tour, the largest SUP tour ever…
Jack Wolfskin Appoints Apparel Product Manager
Jack Wolfskin has filled the last spot in its development team by hiring Daniele Grasso as senior product manager for apparel shells. Grasso is responsible for the major weather-protection department, including the company's Texapore technology.
Point 3 To Refurbish The Pit Basketball Court
Point 3 Basketball announced its sponsorship of The Pit Basketball League in West Philadelphia. Set to begin play on Sunday, June 17, The Pit features Philadelphia’s top basketball talent and has become a centerpiece of the city’s rich summer
