Mountain Hardwear Inc. opened its first retail store. Located in downtown Portland, Ore. The 3,000-square-foot store showcases the largest selection of Mountain Hardwear apparel and equipment and Montrail footwear in the world…
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Canada to Create Massive National Park
Conservationists are celebrating Canada's decision to develop a new national park in the remote Northwest territories that will be larger than Banff National Park or the Grand Canyon National Park. On Monday, the Canadian government granted interim
REI to Open in Westminster, Colo.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a new store in Westminster, Colo. at The Orchard Town Center in the spring of 2009. Westminster will be the eighth REI location in Colorado. The co-op currently has more than 237,000 active REI members in the Den
B.O.S.S. Goes One-On-One with… Confluence’s Sue Rechner
BOSS: What’s the outlook for the paddling business right now?
SR:There is no such thing as a recession-proof business, but right now the trend line on kayaks and canoes is very positive. We are experiencing definitely well into double-digit percent inc
Dick’s Launches Anglers’ Legacy Promotion
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has announced a new partnership with Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. to recruit new anglers across the country and promote Anglers' Legacy, a program that encourages avid anglers to share their lo
The Walking Co. Posts Loss on Expense Growth…
Net sales at The Walking Co. increased 19.5% for the year ended Dec. 31, to $162.1 million from $135.7 million last year. The chain, which is part of Big Dog Holdings, reported that $10 million of the increase related to an 8.1% increase in comparable sto
REI Re-Elects Three Directors…
Members of Recreational Equipment Inc. elected a consultant, the CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the former CEO of Land’s End Inc. to new terms on their board of directors…
New Confluence CEO Settles In, Adds to Team…
When Sue Rechner was named CEO of Confluence Watersports Company in December as part of a major overhaul of the paddling industry giant, she stepped into what many saw as a pretty tough position. The company had spent another season disappointing independ
Spyder Opens Guangzhou Sourcing Office
Spyder Active Sports Inc. has opened a production representative office in China to facilitate Spyder’s sourcing and product strategies. Located in Guangzhou, approximately 2 hours from Hong Kong in southern China, the office is close to high quality manu
Under Armour Partners with Women’s Lacrosse Association
Under Armour, Inc. and the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association, Inc. announced a comprehensive five-year partnership. As part of the partnership, the IWLCA named Under Armour as their primary corporate sponsor and exclusive athletic
Hanesbrands Pledges $2 Million to Theater
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion and Hanes, has pledged $2 million to The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County to build a new performing arts theatre adjacent to the historic Sawtooth Building in downtown Winston-Salem. The 300-seat fa
AthleticBaby Adds New VP of Sales
AthleticBaby, makers of health-and-fitness products for babies and toddlers, announced the addition of Steve Mann to its executive team. Mann joins the organization as the new VP of Sales. Mann has more than 15 years experience in the consumer products in
Chinese Economy Forecast to Grow 10% in 2008
China's economy is expected to grow by a solid 10% in 2008, but is also experiencing its highest inflation in 11 years and that inflation is a threat to other countries, like Viet Nam, the Asian Development Bank said. ADB forecasts developing Asian e
Teko’s Founder Leaves, Anatom Ltd. Takes Control
Jim Heiden, Teko’s CEO and founder, has left the company as Anatom Ltd.—Teko’s new UK-based distributor—acquires a majority stake. Teko’s VP of operations, Owen Hammond, has been named GM in a move to ensure “a smooth ownership transition”…
The Walking Co. Posts 2007 Loss on 8% Comps Rise
Net sales at The Walking Company increased 19.5% for fiscal 2007 ending December 31, 2007 to $162.1 million $135.7 million last year. The company reported that $10.0 million of the increase related to an 8.1% increase in comparable store sales which incl
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