Mountain Hardwear, Inc. and Montrail announced recipients of their respective Gives Back Grant programs. Mountain Hardwear’s primary focus for the first half of the year is Helping to Create the Next Generation of Outdoor Enthusiasts. In the second
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New Balance Faces Hurdles in Headquarter’s Expansion
New Balance is exploring a plan for a larger development alongside its headquarters in Brighton, MA, that would include an expansion of its offices, a park, housing, and additional commercial space. But Lowe's is looking to build its first store in t
GoLite Launches Global Recycling Program
GoLite said it will take back and reuse, repurpose, recycle, and/or store for future recycling any GoLite apparel or equipment, regardless of its condition, that the company manufactured since its founding in 1998. In Europe, GoLite will pay for shipping
Student Group Holds Rally Seeking End of Nike’s UW-Madison’s Contract
With shouts of 'Cut the Contract!,' a group of about 25 students from the University of Wisconsin's Student Labor Action Coalition held a demonstration in front of Chancellor Biddy Martin's office on Friday to protest the university�
Cabela’s Closes $300 mm Securitization
Cabela’s Incorporated said Cabela’s Credit Card Master Note Trust successfully completed the sale of $300 million of Asset-Backed Notes, Series 2010-I. The securitization transaction included the issuance of $255 million of Class A Notes, whic
SMC Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC), the buying group of specialty ski and snowboard shops in the wintersports industry, celebrated its 40th anniversary at its recently concluded trade show, Winter Sports Market…
Mizuno Corp. Lowers Outlook on Continued Declines…
Mizuno Corp. for the second year in a row lowered its fiscal full-year forecast after weak fiscal third quarter sales brought new realities of the business into focus. The company reported last week that the declines in the golf business had moved into positive territory again, but declines continued in the Americas and Japan. Decreased […]
TheClymb.com Offers Controlled Online Liquidation Channel
After working with several outdoor brands for months TheClymb.com, a Portland, OR startup, officially launched. The site essentially offers brands an online channel where they can liquidate excess goods at up to 70% below retail prices in a way that does
AAFTA Promotes Lower Booth Costs for New Fly Fishing Show
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AAFTA) said rates for standard inline booths at its inaugural International Fly Tackle Dealer Show to be held in Denver Sept. 9-11 will be 18% lower than those charged at the 2009 Fly Fishing Retailer show it is
Mizuno Corp. Lowers Outlook After Tough Q3
Mizuno Corp. for the second year in a row lowered its fiscal full-year forecast after weak fiscal third quarter sales brought new realities of the business into focus. The company reported last week that the declines in the golf business had moved into po
Burton N.A. Staff Cutbacks to Help Restore Salaries
In a concerted effort to reorganize the company’s infrastructure, Burton has cut less than 2% of its global employee base. Cutbacks pertained solely to the company’s North American staff. The decision has allowed Burton to reinstate salaries a
Health+Fitness Business Expo To Be Held in Vegas in September
In an effort to meet the changing needs of attendees and exhibitors, Health+Fitness Business Expo & Conference (HFB) said will hold its annual trade show in Las Vegas' Sands Convention Center September 22-23, 2010, adjacent to and during the 2010 Int
ORTHOFIT Donates for Haiti Relief
ORTHOFIT's principal, the USA based company Dr. Comfort, donated $1,000,000 in shoes to relief mission in Haiti…
Hincapie Sportswear Hires Northeast Reps
Hincapie Sportswear, manufacturer of clothing for cyclists, has hired Will Mahler as retail sales representatives for the brand in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia…
National Wildlife Federation Backs National Child Obesity Effort
The National Wildlife Federation endorsed First Lady Michelle Obama's launch of its “Get Moving” campaign to address childhood obesity…
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