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CamelBak, Outdoor Nation Name Grant Recipients
CamelBak joined with The Outdoor Foundation's initiative, Outdoor Nation to announce winners of the 2010 'CamelBak Challenge.'…
Interbike Sees Slight Rise in Attendance
Attendance for the Interbike International Bicycle Expo rose 3% in 2010, as more than 24,000 attended the event…
Nike, Inc. Sees Continued Rebound in Fiscal Q1
Shares of Nike Inc. rose to their highest levels since the company went public in 1980 after its first-quarter profit easily exceeded Wall Street targets and management indicated orders in North America and China were running up well into the double digit
Resort Occupancy, Travel Price Index Signal Faster Recovery in Recreation Sector
The positive occupancy trend in mountain destinations continued during the month of August according to the most recent data released by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP)…
Adidas Sees Growth Continuing
In an interview last week with Bloomberg News, Adidas Group CEO Herbert Hainer estimated higher sales and profits in 2011, citing a rebound in China and Russia emerging as its top European market. Expected gains from new products such as Reebok ZigTech ar
Garmin Acquires Cycling Tech Company MetriGear
Garmin acquired MetriGear, a Silicon Valley-based company that produces performance solutions for cycling and other sports…
Columbia Sportswear Launches Omni-Heat Marketing Push
Columbia Sportswear Co. last week launched its Omni-Heat collection with the largest and most integrated global marketing campaign in the company's history. The marketing launch features print, online, web broadcast, social media and event marketing.
Worldwide Concludes Fall Show in Oregon
For the first time in over a decade, the Worldwide Show was moved to a new venue at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. With the February show set to take place in Reno, Nevada, the 2011 Fall show will again be in Portland…
Xenith Raises $10.5 Million in Equity Financing
Xenith, LLC, the football helmet specialist, has raised $10.5 million in equity financing from its existing investors. The company said the funds will be used to continue the company's research and development activities for head protection applicati
Mountain Hardwear Appoints VP of Marketing
Mountain Hardwear Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear Co., named Joe Flannery to serve as vice president of global marketing with responsibility for the Mountain Hardwear and Montrail brands…
Under Armour Signs Ravens’ Anquan Boldin
Under Armour signed Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin to an endorsement deal. The eight-year veteran is a three-time Pro Bowler and was the 2003 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year…
L.L. Bean Chairman Leon A. Gorman Earns College Honor
Leon A. Gorman, chairman of the board of L.L. Bean, Inc., will be awarded The Bowdoin Prize, the highest honor the Bowdoin College bestows upon one of its members. Gorman was a member of the Bowdoin College Class of 1956, and trustee emeritus of the Colle
Garmont Appoints New Lead in Footwear
Garmont USA has appointed Joshua Gibbs to their management team to oversee the outdoor divisions of Garmont footwear and Bridgedale socks. Gibbs will take the role of footwear sales manager, effective Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010…
Former Zoot CEO Joins Active Network
The Active Network, Inc. hired Brian Enge, former CEO of Zoot Sports, as vice president of strategic projects for all corporate endeavors…
AAFA praises Congressional Passage of Small Business Bill
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) praised Senate approval of the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act (H.R. 5297). The U.S. Senate approved the legislation on Sept. 16…
