Lodging occupancy at more than a dozen major western mountain destinations was up 8.9% in December from a year ago, according to the most recent Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP) report. The data and reports of strong sell through at many specialty
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OBIT: Former NSGA Chairman John Cook
John Cook, Sr., who served as chairman of the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) from 1987-88, passed away on Saturday, January 15. He was 82 years old…
Chinese Wages to Grow 20% in 2011, Renminbi to Appreciate 5%
The Renminbi will appreciate 5% in both 2011 and 2012 and wage growth will again approach 20% in China this year, predicted the managing director and chairperson of China equities and commodities for J P Morgan…
Hornady Promotes Deger to Marketing Communications Manager
Hornady Manufacturing has promoted Everett Deger to the position of Marketing Communications Manager…
Lightfield Hires National Director of Marketing
Lightfield Ammunition Corporation, a manufacturer of saboted slugs for hunters as well as specialized, less-lethal rounds for law enforcement, has announced the hiring of Brian Smith as the company's new, National Director of Marketing…
Hi-Tec to Relocate Global HQ to Amsterdam
Hi-Tec Sports will relocate its global headquarters from the United Kingdom to Amsterdam this Spring 2011 as part of its global expansion plans. Hi-Tec’s new 24,000-square-foot global headquarters will house the entire Global Product Development, De
Marker Völkl USA Recalls Twin Cam 12.0 Bindings
Marker Völkl USA, of Lebanon, N.H. and Kästle GmbH, of Austria in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission are voluntarily recalling about 5,400 Marker and Kästle Twin Cam 12.0 ski bindings because the steel spring in the heel pieces of the
National Bike Summit Scholarship Applications Due Jan. 18
Members of the National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) have five more days to apply for 25 scholarships awarded each year to help dealers attend their first National Bike Summit in Washington D.C…
Arc’teryx Hires Frenchman to Drive European Snowsports Line
Arc'teryx said it hired Eric Schierl, 39, to run its “whiteline” or winter 2011 business within its European sales team. The French outdoor sports specialist will work with the European Arc’teryx sales force and retailers to sell the company�
Downlite Enters Outdoor Apparel Market
Downlite, a long-time supplier of premium down to U.S. matress makers, has entered the outdoor market via partnerships with Western Mountaineering, Eddie Bauer and RAB. The company will become the exclusive down supplier for a range of apparel pieces from
Osprey Packs Hires Bates as New Director of Sales
Osprey Packs, Inc. has hired Bradford Bates as their new director of sales, effective immediately. Bates will directly manage the outdoor channel and work closely with Patrick Piller, Osprey’s bike sales manager in managing the IBD channel. He has h
Blacks Leisure Reports 10.2% December Comps Growth
UK outdoor retailer Blacks Leisure said total sales in December for its Outdoor business were up 12.9% with comp store sales increasing by 10.2%. The gains came on top of 14.9% comps growth during the same period last year…
Airwalk Inks Apparel Licensing Deal
Collective Licensing International (CLI) announced a new three-year agreement with Wiesner Products Inc. of New York to license select apparel and accessories for the Airwalk brand in the U.S…
Wayne Gretzky Becomes Shape-Ups Endorser
Skechers announced that hockey great Wayne Gretzky will be the next sports legend to make a “Comeback” in Shape-ups fitness footwear…
Hanesbrands Honors Honduran Graduates
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Hanes and Champion, announced the awarding of high school diplomas to the first graduating class of employees in the company's continuing education program in Honduras…
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