Big Agnes, Brooks-Range, EMS, LLBean, Mountain Hardwear, Nemo, Mountain Designs, Reecho, Sea to Summit and Salewa will be using DownTek water-repellant technology for the 2012/2013 winter season, according to Down Decor, a wholesale supplier of the revol
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Spending on Tourism Related Recreation and Entertainment Accelerated in First Quarter
Real spending on travel and tourism-related recreation and entertainment grew 3.7 percent in the first quarter in marked improvement over a year earlier, when such spending fell 2.8 percent, the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the U.S. Department of Commer
Billabong to Raise Capital, Slashes EPS Outlook
Billabong International Ltd. announced plans to raise A$225 million ($229 million) selling new stock at a discount to repay debt while also lowering its earnings forecasts. The Australian-based surf giant also revealed that Chairman Ted Kunkel plans to re
Hush Puppies Collaborates with Vibram in FIVE Minimalist Line
Hush Puppies and Vibram have collaborated to introduce Five from Hush Puppies, a fashion-forward collection of men's shoes that blends the known comfort and performance of the popular Vibram FiveFingers inspired outsole with a fashion-forward Hush Pu
Border Security Bill Could Threaten National Parks, Sites
The National Parks Conservation Association criticized national security legislation being taken up in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday, saying it would enable the Department of Homeland Security to suspend basic protections for national parks, h
USA Cycling Fills Most of the Slots On Olympics Team
USA Cycling announced Friday 21 of its 24 nominees to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team, including 10 male and 11 female athletes across the disciplines of road cycling, track cycling, mountain biking and bicycle motocross (BMX)…
Jarden CEO Says Rossignol Deal Helped Rein in Excess Production, Exorbitant Endorsement Deals
Jarden Corp. helped a French executive acquire the Rossignol brand from Quiksilver in 2008 largely to rein in the ski company’s disruptive business practices, including overproduction and paying athletes exorbitant fees to endorse its skis, Jarden&#
Canadian Tire Named One of Canada’s Most Socially Responsible Companies
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited, which is Canada's largest sporting goods retailer, has been included on the 2012 Maclean's/Sustainalytics list of the 50 Most Socially Responsible Companies in Canada…
CEO of Cabela’s Banking Subsidiary To Retire in 2014
Cabela's Incorporated announced that, effective Jan. 1, 2013, Executive Vice President Joseph M. Friebe will transition from his position as president and CEO of its World’s Foremost Bank subsidiary to become a special advisor to a yet to be na
Oakley to Sponsor U.S. Olympic Team Through 2020
Oakley, Inc. extended its partnership with the United States Olympic Committee, securing its role as the official eyewear supplier to Team USA beyond the London games and through 2020…
Colorado Ski Country USA Reports 11.4 Percent Decline in Ski Visits
Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced today at its 49th Annual Meeting, that its 22 member resorts hosted an estimated 6.16 million skier visits during the 2011-12 ski season. This represents a decrease of 11.4 percent, or approximately 790,000 skie
Vail Resorts Ekes Out Higher Retail Sales in Q3
Vail Resorts Inc. reported that retail/rental revenue increased $800,000, or 1.3 percent, for the third quarter ended April 30, compared to the same period a year earlier. The company, said the growth came primarily online, rather than from its more than
Shock Doctor Launches Performance Sports Therapy Line, Expands To Middle East/Sub Saharan Africa
Shock Doctor has expanded to the Middle East and a growing number of African countries, including Sub Saharan, Africa through distributor deals with Lion Fish and Xanamed respectively…
Destination Traveler Propped Up Mountain Resorts This Winter
Despite a 15 percent decline in skier visits last winter, actual occupancy at 16 western mountain resort destinations declined just 2.8 percent decrease. The same properties were able to raise their average daily rate 4.8 percent on an aggregated basis, a
Collective Brands Q1 Profits Grow on Payless Rebound
Collective Brands, Inc., which in early May reached an agreement to be sold to Wolverine World Wide and a pair of private-equity firms, reported earnings improved 25.8 percent in its first quarter, particularly benefiting from an improved bottom line for
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