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Gerber Exec Takes Reins at Knife Advocacy Group
Bill Raczkowski, who manages the knives category for Gerber Legendary Blades, has been named president of the American Knives & Tool Institute (AKTI)…
Outdoor Retailer Urges Buyers to Use Online Planner and Mobile App
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market reminds retailers to check out the online tools its provided to help them navigate the labyrinthine Salt Palace next month and get the most out of their show. Even if you've already made your appointments, you can enter
Former Players File Lawsuit Against NFL, Riddell
Seventy-five former NFL players have reportedly filed a lawsuit against the league for concealing the risks of concussions for more than 90 years…
Petzl’s Rasmussen to Step Down as President
Petzl America President Roody Rasmussen will step step down Jan. 1, 2012 after 12 years in the role to make way for Nazz Kurth, who is currently director of sales for the company. Rasmussen, who played a key role in establishing the Petzl brand in North A
June Occupancy Rose 10.5 Percent at Western Mountain Resorts
Actual occupancy in June 2011 was up 10.5 percent at western Mountain resorts compared to June 2010, while the Average Daily Rate (ADR) was up only 1.6 percent, the most recent data compiled by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP) show. From Janu
Big Rock Sports Finalizes Inland Pacific Acquisition
Big Rock Sports, LLC, has finalized the acquisition of Inland Pacific Distributors, Ltd. Inland Pacific, which is based in British Columbia, operates out of three regional distribution centers across Canada, and has been servicing the independent sportin
Deuter Parent Acquires Ortovox Sportartikel
The Schwan-Stabilo group, which acquired Deuter Sport GmbH & Co. K in 2006, has acquired Ortovox Sportartikel GmbH, a maker of avalanche safety products and manufacturer of expert-designed winter backpacks and functional sports clothing made from Merino w
VF Names Millenacker VP of Sales at The North Face
The North Face appointed Michael Millenacker as vice president of sales. Millenacker will be responsible for leading the sales strategy and execution of long term growth plans for The North Face Americas…
Sport Chalet Reports Passing of Founder Norbert Olberz
Norbert Olberz, founder of Sport Chalet Inc., passed away from natural causes on Friday, July 15, 2011. He was 86…
Far Bank Enterprises Hires Paul Clark to Head Sales
Far Bank Enterprises has hired Paul Clark as its new director of global sales. Clark brings with him years of experience in sales, having recently held senior positions with brands such as TaylorMade, Adidas Golf and…
Amer Sports to Expand E-Commerce Sites
Amer Sports, which owns the Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Arc'teryx, Precor, Suunto and Mavic brands, is expanding its own e-commerce initiative following successful pilots in France with Salomon and Suunto. The company will gradually open new web shops i
Converse and Parent Nike, Inc. Respond to Worker Abuse Charges
Converse said it took immediate action to alleged worker abuses at Indonesia plant identified in an article by the Associated Press. Converse's statement said, ” As an affiliate of Nike, Inc., Converse takes matters of unfair labor practices very ser
RECALL: DUI Diving Weight and Trim Systems
Diving Unlimited International Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, has recalled about 1,454 units of its DUI Weight & Trim System Classic and DUI Weight & Trim System II due to a drowning hazard…
Blacks Leisure YTD Sales Shortfall Triggers Loan Covenants; New CEO Appointed
Blacks Leisure, the U.K.’s largest outdoor specialty retailer, has been forced to renegotiate with lenders after a 10 percent slide in sales for the year-to-date period triggered loan covenants, possibly forcing the retailer to call on shareholders
Outdoor Gear Imports up 19 Percent Through May
Imports of camping apparel and gear for the first five months of the year rose 19 percent above their level for the same period last year, well ahead of imports of overall consumer goods or toys, games and sporting goods, which actually declined during th
