Outdoor Companies Honored on Best Places to Work List
Deckers Outdoor, Mountain Hardwear, Clif Bar, Smartwool and several other companies recently announced their inclusion in Outside Magazine's 2009 list of “Best Places to Work.” Deckers was ranked No. 26 out of 30 selected companies, while Mountain Ha
Rawlings Debuts New S100 Safety Helmet
Rawlings Sporting Goods Co., Inc. introduced a new batter’s helmet that is promises increased protection at ball speeds up to 100 miles per hour. Rawlings S100 helmets will be available in April 2009 at select retailers and team dealer locations. All S100
Gwen Manto Exits Dick’s Sporting Goods
Gwendolyn Manto has left her role as EVP and chief merchandising officer of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., effective April 13, 2009. According to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, the retailer does not expect to replace her in this po
PA Game Commission Tabs Chief Counsel
Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe announced the promotion of Bradley Bechtel to the position of Chief Counsel. Bechtel has been with the agency since 1991, and most recently served as the agency's chief attorney for the Bure
Veltec Sports Names V.P. of Sales
Veltec Sports, a distributor and marketer of premier cycling brands, announced that Chris Bogue joined the company, as vice president of sales. Bogue, previously VP of Sales and strategic accounts at Pearl Izumi, comes to Veltec with over 25 years of expe
Surf and Apparel Industries Mourn Passing of Dick Baker
Dick Baker, longtime SIMA president and industry veteran, passed away this morning after a two-year battle with cancer. The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association released this statement in honor of Baker today, expressing their appreciation for all he d
Brunton Updates Brand with New Products, Marketing
Camping equipment manufacturer Brunton is rebranding itself with a new marketing campaign to include new advertising and creative, a new product line, website redesign, and an expanded social media initiative.
Brunton’s rebrand is built around the tagline
Weaker March Retail Sales Comps Provide Some Hope for Months Ahead
Overall same-store sales may have been down in low-singles for March, but retailers exhibited a cautious optimism when discussing outlook regarding the months ahead. Some prognosticators and analysts are suggesting (dare we mention it?) we have seen the
March Outdoor Sales Showing Positive Signs
While the specialty outdoor industry started the fiscal year slowly in February, sales seem to be picking up in March. Many retailers who spoke with The B.O.S.S. Report are seeing the retail environment slowly regain some health after one of the most diff
OIA Looks to Bridge the Gap between Environmental and Business Communities
The Obama administration has certainly ushered in an era of “change,” as was touted in the campaign, not the least of which involves the government’s approach to trade policies. As the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) prepares for its annual capital sum
Michigan’s Frey Foundation Gives $160,000 Grant to DU
A major environmental effort in southwestern Michigan recently got a boost. The conservation organization Ducks Unlimited (DU) received a grant of $160,000 from the Frey Foundation. The grant will be used to protect and restore valuable habitat through DU
Report: Waterfowlers Spent $900 Million in 2006
Waterfowl hunters spent $900 million on a variety of goods and services from food, transportation, guns and decoys to hunting dogs, clothing and other incidental expenses in 2006, according to a new report issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…
Joe’s GOB Sales Starts on Friday
A Delaware bankruptcy court on Thursday approved the liquidation sale of all remaining merchandise of 57-year-old Joe's Sports & Outdoors. Going-out-of-business sales will start Friday at the company's 31 remaining stores Washington, Oregon and
Oboz Bolsters Sales Team
Oboz has brought in new sales teams in the Southwest and Upper Midwest to further forge retailer relationships…
Forzani Renews Stock Buyback Program
The Forzani Group Ltd. announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted its application to renew its Bid program to purchase, from April 14, 2009 to April 13, 2010, certain of its outstanding Class “A” shares. The share repurchases will not exceed 2
