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Boston Marathon Explosions
Explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon have killed at least two and left dozens injured. The explosions, just seconds apart, tore through buildings on the north side of Boylston Street near or even inside the Marathon Sports store on the blo
Snow Sports Athletes Challenge Obama to Deliver on Climate Change Pledges
A group of 75 snow sports athletes, including Olympic medalist and X-Gamers champions, urged President Obama to use his executive authority to reduce carbon emission produced by the nation’s power plants and reject the Keystone XL pipeline. In an Ap
The Buckle Reports Flat March Comps
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended Apr. 6 were flat…
Costco’s March Comps Rise 6 Percent Excluding Gas, Currency Impacts
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported comp store sales excluding gasoline sales and the effects of exchange rates grew 6 percent in the United States in the five weeks ended April 7…
Halford’s Reports Cycling Sales Fell in Latest Quarter
Halfords Group plc, which is among the United Kingdom’s largest bicycle, outdoor leisure and camping equipment retailers, released preliminary figures showing that same-store sales at its cycling stores declined 8.8 percent and 3.4 percent respectiv
Vasque to Sponsor Outsiders Ball
Vasque is teaming up with the Outdoor Foundation and its Outdoor Nation program as a founding/platinum sponsor of the Outsiders Ball, to be held July 30 at the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake City. Former Vasque President, Bill Sweasy is a chair on the host
Deckers Stock Embroiled in KPMG Insider Trading Case
Deckers Outdoor Corp. became the third of five companies whose financial data was allegedly leaked by a former KPMG senior partner. On April 9, KPMG resigned as auditor of Skechers USA as well as Herbalife Ltd. amid an FBI investigation into insider tradi
Buystand Launches Public Beta Version of Make-an-Offer Marketplace
Buystand, a Durham, N.C. e-commerce start-up, launched its public beta version of buystand.com, an online marketplace that allows consumers to buy the outdoor gear they want at the price they want to pay…
Noble Biomaterials Acquires Manufacturer
Noble Biomaterials Inc., the global leader in bacterial management solutions and manufacturer of X-Static silver fiber technology, today announced the acquisition of Carolina Silver, LLC, a full-service manufacturer of silver-based fabric, yarn and fiber.
Zumiez’s March Comps Increase 2.1 Percent
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended Apr. 6, 2013 increased 19.7 percent to $61.0 million, compared to $50.9 million for the five-week period ended March 31, 2012. The company's comparable store sales increased 2.
Senate Confirms Jewell as U.S. Secretary of Interior
The U.S. Senate’s formally voted to confirm REI CEO Sally Jewell to be the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, sending cheers throughout the outdoor industry…
NRF Monitoring House Vote on NLRB Bill
The National Retail Federation today sent a letter to members of the U.S. House of Representatives to express its support for H.R. 1120, the Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act, which is expected to come to the House floor for
Chaco and Boardworks Launch National SUP Tour
Chaco and Boardworks are partnering to introduce the 2013 Show Up and Blow Up SUP Demo Tour, which will visit more than 30 sites across the nation to get more people on the water and learning the sport of Stand Up Paddling, or SUP…
Running USA: Half-Marathons Continue to Grow
Over the past decade, the half-marathon has become America's most popular distance by virtually any metric: by finisher growth, by debut half-marathons, by “buzz” and by survey, and the following numbers and tables compiled by Running USA for its ann
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