The Avalanche Project is the new name combining Project Zero and Backcountry Starts Here, two innovative programs launched in prior seasons to engage and educate backcountry wintersports enthusiasts on safety and best practices traveling in avalanche terr
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Christy Sports Sells Stake to Norwest Equity Partners
Norwest Equity Partners has made a significant investment in Christy Sports, a specialty retailer of ski and snowboard equipment, apparel, and accessories. The companies closed the transaction Oct. 27…
OIA Pushes REC Act to Bolster Industry’s Influence
Outdoor Industry Association urged support for the Recreation’s Economic Contributions Act, which would ensure outdoor recreation jobs are counted by the federal government and measured as part of the overall GDP…
Made in America Award Applications Due Oct. 30
Outdoor companies committed to domestic manufacturing have until Friday Oct. 30, to submit their “made in America” story for the 2016 American Made Outdoor Gear Award, which will be announced at Outdoor Retailer in January…
Volcom Opens Flagship in Mexico City
Volcom opened a new flagship in Mexico City. The all-new, 850 square-foot store — Volcom’s first in Mexico — is situated in Centro Santa Fe…
EORA Extends Lower Membership Fee Another Year
EORA's (Eastern Outdoor Rep Association) board of directors voted to keep their annual membership fee at $250 in 2016 in an effort to continue attracting independent sales reps from the bicycle industry…
Flip Flop Shops Acquired by Cherokee Global Brands
Cherokee Global Brands has acquired Flip Flop Shops, a leading franchise retail chain selling a wide range of flip flops, casual footwear and accessories…
Scott Sports Agrees to Acquire Dolomite
Scott Sports SA signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Tecnica Group's Dolomite division, marking the second acquisition announced by the Swiss company since South Korea’s Youngone Corp. upped its stake in Scott Sports to 50.1 percent in Feb
Hoka One One Relocates to Goleta, CA
Hoka One One has relocated to the headquarters of its parent, Deckers Brands, in Goleta, CA, from Richmond, CA. A Deckers Brand spokesperson said the move was made to better align Hoka with the resources available through the larger Deckers family to furt
Yue Yuen Revenues Up 5.7 Percent Through September
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Limited reported operating revenue reached $6.28 billion for the first nine months of the year, up 5.7 percent from the nine month period ended Sept. 30, 2014…
Dick’s SG Sets Grand Openings for Six Stores
Dicks' Sporting Goods set grand opening festivities for six stores to open this month…
Zumiez’s New CEO a Blast from the Past
Tilly’s Inc. is replacing the executive who guided it through its initial public offering in 2011 with one who just led The West Seal Inc. through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization that culminated last March in its sale…
Crocs’ Near-Term Pressures Continue
While noting major progress on its transformation efforts at its annual analyst meeting last week, Crocs Inc. also lowered its guidance for revenues in the third quarter. The revision was attributed to unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates and the c
Phil Knight Talks Past and Future
In his first interview since revealing his retirement plans in June, Nike's founder Phil Knight talked to USA Today about the past but also about competitive threats from Under Armour and Adidas…
Academy Sports Names J.K. Symancyk President and CEO
Academy Sports + Outdoors named James Kevin (J.K.) Symancyk, 43, as president and CEO. He will join Academy November 2 after several years serving as president at Meijer Inc., where he led the multi-billion Midwestern superstore's daily operations…
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