Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) hailed the introduction Friday of S. 704, the U.S. OUTDOOR Act, by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID. The legislation is OIA’s signature trade initiative and is the realization of several years
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Globalstar’s 2010 Sales of SPOT Devices Rises 47%
Revenues generated by Globalstar's SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger and related consumer products and services reached $23.7 million in 2010, up 47% from $16.1 million for 2009. The company said that since introducing the SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger pro
Remington, Marlin Parent Reports Slight Revenue Dip in Q4
The Freedom Group, Inc., which owns the Remington, Marlin, Bushmaster, Dakota and the Mountain Khakis brands, among others, reported total sales for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 slipped 1.3% to $183.3 million from $185.7 million in the year-ago period
Saks Extends Credit Agreement to 2016
Saks Inc. amended its $500 million revolving credit facility, extending the maturity date by more than two years and lowering the interest rates…
Huffy Partners with Marvel Entertainment
Huffy Corporation, the maker of bicycles and scooters, announced a licensing agreement with Marvel Entertainment, LLC to produce products for five popular Marvel properties. Huffy will support Marvel Studios' upcoming Thor, Captain America: The First
Active.com Launches Online Affiliate Program
Active.com, the online community that connects people with the sports and activities, announced the launch of its first-ever online affiliate program which allows online marketers and publishers to earn revenue by directing consumers to register for activ
Performance Bicycle to Open Five Stores
Performance Bicycle announced that this April it will open five new retail stores in four states nationwide, including major markets in Sacramento , Calif., Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin, Texas, Atlanta, Ga., and its first ever expansion into Idaho, with a
REI Launches App for Android Users
REI launched its iPhone application onto the Android platform, enabling its customers to research and purchase gear, check out product information and reviews, look up their REI member number and dividend, and much more, from Android smartphones…
Cabela’s Appoints Former Limited Brands Exec to Board
Cabela’s Incorporated appointed Beth M. Pritchard, who has served as CEO for Dean & DeLuca and Bath and Body Works, to its board of directors…
Hydro-Photon Inc. Establishes SteriPEN Europe
Hydro-Photon, Inc., maker of the handheld SteriPEN ultraviolet (UV) water purifiers, will begin direct operations in key European countries under the name SteriPEN Europe beginning April 2011. The company’s presence will focus on promoting Hydro-Ph
OR Summer Market 2011 Registration Opens Online
Online registration has begun for those attending Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2011, Aug. 4-7 and the Open Air Demo on Aug. 3.
Adidas Group Launches Environmental Strategy
The Adidas Group presented its Environmental Strategy, a five-year plan to reengineer the company's approach to environmental management by focusing on significant improvements along the entire value chain. As part of the strategy, which was publishe
Sanita Clogs Partners with Koi
Sanita Clogs, Inc. has partnered with koi, the creator of designer scrubs, to create the koi by Sanita clog collection…
Spyder Hires Tina Pemberton to Represent Ontario Sales Territory
Spyder Active Sports appointed Tina Pemberton as the new sales representative in Ontario, Canada…
Head N.V. Buys Back 10% of Stock
Head NV has bought back 8.88 million ordinary listed shares of its stock amounting to 10.06% of the issued share capital of the company. These shares were bought by Head NV at a cost of €4.17 million…
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