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Garmin’s President to Replace Founder Kao in CEO Post
Garmin Ltd.'s board of directors appointed President and COO Clifton Pemble to succeed President, CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Min Kao effective Jan. 2, 2013…
OIA VantagePoint: Warm November Weather Slows Sales of Softgoods
The OIA VantagePoint monthly report for November indicated that Outdoor Product sales were up slightly for the four-week month ended Nov. 24. Tepid Outdoor Apparel business and a declining Footwear segment offset strong gains in the Outdoor Hardgoods. Har
Solid Start to the Holiday Shopping Season Boosts November Sales
According to the National Retail Federation, November retail sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) increased 0.8 percent seasonally adjusted from October and increased 4.4 percent unadjusted year-over-year. With this news, NRF is sti
Dick’s SG, GSI Commerce Amend Agreement
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. and GSI Commerce Inc., the company's e-commerce services provider, have amended their e-commerce agreement, which will now expire in January 2017, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The a
Steris to Become CEO of Volcom; Woolcott Named Executive Chairman
Volcom, Inc. announced that its co-founder Richard Woolcott will assume the newly created role of executive chairman while Jason Steris, currently the company's president, will be named the company's chief executive officer…
Outdoor University Schedule Posted for OR Winter Market
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Outdoor Retailer have announced the Outdoor University schedule for Outdoor Retailer Winter Market (ORWM) in Salt Lake City in January. The lineup includes nearly 50 educational sessions designed to help the outdoor
Rab Embraces Traceable, Hydrophobic Down
Rab is phasing traceable down into all its products effective immediately and will phase hydrophobic treated down into its sleeping bags and clothing starting with its 2013 winter season, the U.K.-based maker of technical outerwear announced…
Brian Anderson Named CEO of Madd Gear
Madd Gear, the action sports brand, named Brian Anderson to the newly created role of president and CEO of Madd Gear Americas…
Pivotal 5 Appoints VP of Sales
Pivotal 5, a leader in wellness and handheld fitness products announces the hiring of Craig Bradley as vice president of sales for fitness facilities and specialty markets…
U.S. Camping Goods Imports Rose 3.4 Percent in October
U.S. imports of camping apparel and gear reached $767 million in October, up 3.4 percent from September, according to trade data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Such imports reached $7.5 billion for the first ten months of the year, up 4.6 percent…
The Running Event Sees 18 Percent Increase in Exhibitors
The Running Event, held from Dec. 3 to 6 at the Austin Convention Center, attracted 2,100 attendees, including 792 owners and buyers of running specialty stores, plus 1,344 exhibitor personnel and other industry professionals. The trade show featured 295
Bogs Footwear Parent Accelerates Dividend Payments
Weyco Group, Inc., which owns the Bogs and Rafters outdoor footwear brands, joined the parade of publicly traded companies accelerating their dividend payouts to avoid a potential increase in capital gains taxes in 2013…
Phil Knight Donates $1125MM to Cardiovascular Health
The Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) Cancer Institute said it received a $125 million gift from Nike co-founder and chairman Phil Knight and his wife, Penney. The gift is believed to be largest philanthropic investment to advance cardiovascular me
Outdoor Research Employee Spearheads Hurricane Relief Effort
Outdoor Research has committed more than $64,000 in aid to support victims of Hurricane Sandy thanks the efforts of a single employee…
Mountain Chalet Owner Don’s Vintage Patagonia Outfit to Win $5,000 Grant
Mountain Chalet in Colorado Springs, CO has won $5,000 environmental grant from Patagonia after its owner donned the most impressive vintage Patagonia clothing at contest last month during the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (Grassroots) annual Fall Show…
