Product Architects, Inc. — the parent company behind the Polar Bottle brand insulated water bottles and Cenote Hydration System — has hired on eight new full-time production employees…
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National Ski Patrol Names Executive Director
The National Ski Patrol (NSP) appointed John McMahon as its new executive director. Effective Jan. 2, 2014, McMahon will spearhead initiatives to elevate NSP's brand and relevancy and build infrastructure and programs to better serve NSP's 28,00
RG Barry Explores Possible Sale
R.G. Barry Corporation reported that it has entered into a non-disclosure and standstill agreement with Mill Road Capital Management LLC in regards to the PE firm's potential bid to acquire the company. R.G. Barry owns Dearfoams slippers as well as B
Canada Goose Scion Agrees to Sell Control to Bain Capital
Canada Goose, which has been family owned since its founding more than 55 years ago, completed a definitive agreement to sell a majority stake in the company to the private investment bank Bain Capital…
2XU Launches Store-in-Store at TrySports
2XU debuted a store-in-store concept inside TrySports. TrySports, based in North Carolina, has provided 2XU with dedicated retail space in their South Park (350 square feet) and Chapel Hill (150 square feet) stores…
Bellingham, WA Retailer Joins Grassroots
Backcountry Essentials of Bellingham, WA has become the latest retailer to join Grassroots Outdoor Alliance…
The Buckle Declares Special Cash Dividend
The Buckle, Inc announced that its board of directors authorized a $1.20 per share special cash dividend and a 22 cent regular quarterly dividend be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on Jan. 15, 2014…
Outdoor Research Promotes Mahoney to VP of Sales
Outdoor Research this week promoted Dave Mahoney, its director of commercial sales for the past five years, to VP of sales…
Winter Weather, Positive Consumers Combine for Strong Start to Ski Season
The best early season snowpack in three years and the highest Consumer Confidence Index since 2008 are coming together for a positive prognosis to the beginning of the 2013-14 ski season nationwide.
The Buckle Sees November Comps Dip
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended Nov. 30, decreased 0.6 percent…
Manta Rails Hires Blue August as Public Relations Firm
Manta aka MantaRails, manufacturer of AR-15 rail covers and suppressor covers, has hired Blue August, a Jackson, TN based marketing and public relations firm to assist them with editorial relations and branding efforts…
Six Suitors Emerge in Edwin Watts’ Blind Bankruptcy Auction
Edwin Watts Golf Shops LLC, which entered Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Court protection on Nov. 4 with intentions to sell its approximately 90 stores, has received a half dozen bids, according to a lawyer representing the retailer…
Polar Bottle Launches Limited Edition Bottles for 2014 World Cup Fans
Polar Bottle began selling a special edition of its insulated water bottles to appeal to fans of the 2014 World Cup. Each bottle’s design is based on the national flag of one of the 32 national teams that have qualified for the 2014 World Cup…
Hell’s Bay Boatworks Names New GM
Veteran fishing magazine publisher, avid angler and conservationist Gary Jennings has joined Hell’s Bay Boatworks, taking the position of general manager…
Moon Shine, LP Adds Licensing Manager
Moon Shine, LP, designer of Moon Shine Attitude Attire and Moon Shine Camo, announces the addition of Licensing Manager, Brett Erb…
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