SGB Update Outdoor
Chums Launches iPod Cases
Combining functionality and style with its expertise in creating urban outdoor accessories, CHUMS is introducing a new line of fresh, fashionable iPod carrying cases which helps users protect and hang on to their valuable music investments. The new array
Aku Debuts New Boots in Several Collections
For Spring 2006, AKU will be debuting new boots in its backpacking, hiking, and multi-terrain collection. Lightweight, functional and stylish are key in this year’s line. AKU’s credo continues to be to develop the most comfortable, lightweight, rugged o
Marmot Focuses on Key Trends
In Spring 2006, Marmot is focusing on four general lifestyle and product trends that are influencing the outdoor industry: Simple and socially responsible lifestyle, Tech, Delight/serendipity, and Brand trust…
July Comps Mixed as Back-to-School Shifts and Inventories Tighten…
It appears as though July is settling in to become even more of a “tweener” month at retail as the back-to-school season moves closer to, or even after, the start of classes and retailers struggle to balance the desire for lean inventories and the need to
Zamberlan Reaffirms Commitment to U.S. Market
Zamberlan, reaffirms its commitment to the U.S. market with its launch of the 2006 Spring collection at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, booth #5341, in Salt Lake City, Utah…
Hybrids Look to be all the Rage for Spring ‘06…
Multi-Sport. Water Sports. Trail Running. They are all terms we have heard associated with outdoor footwear. You will hear a lot about them in the coming weeks, but you will also need to get used to one more that will be used widely at Outdoor Retailer S
Pale Morning Media’s Schedule of Events
Pre-Parties, Big Parties, and, oh yeah, another party…
Salomon Narrows Q2 Loss on 2.9% Sales Increase…
adidas-Salomon reported that Salomon second quarter sales were up 2.9% to €70 million ($88.2 mm) from €68 million ($81.9 mm) in the year-ago period. Gross margins improved 50 basis points to 37.2% of sales and the operating loss for the division narrowed
Royal Robbins Spring ’06: High Tech Performance, Everyday Fashion
Royal Robbins, a leading manufacturer of travel and outdoor apparel, presents its Spring ’06 line, offering a generous variety of stylish tops and bottoms for both men and women. The line provides technical performance benefits including moisture-wicking
TEA Bill Could Benefit Outdoor and Bicycle Industries…
The final federal transportation bill set for approval by both the House and Senate will launch a new Safe Routes to School program, and strengthen existing programs that will make it safer and easier for millions of Americans to bicycle and walk. However
Dahlgren Footwear Launches Women’s Specific Socks
Fit is crucial for socks – especially for active, athletic women. That’s why Dahlgren Footwear, a top manufacturer of technical socks since 1979, is introducing a new line of women’s socks designed specifically for a woman’s smaller, more narrow foot. Dis
adidas/Reebok Deal Sparks Speculation on Brands, Marketplace…
If you were away on a tropical island last week you may not know that adidas, per the approval of the Boards of adidas-Salomon AG and Reebok International Ltd., will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Reebok for $59.00 per share in cash, which repre
blurr Implements New, Aggressive U.S. Sales Strategy…
blurr recently added to its sales force with the intent of pursuing an aggressive distribution strategy for the US market. Toby Reid, formerly of Mountain Equipment Co-op and G3, has joined blurr as sales manager as of March 2005, and has since enlisted t
adidas-Salomon Posts Solid Second Quarter Results…
It seems like little to no attention was paid to the adidas-Salomon Q2 results after the blockbuster deal to acquire Reebok International was announced last week, but the company continues to make progress against the North America market with brand adida
Cascade Designs Inks Deal to Manufacture CFV Portable Stoves…
Shortly after the debut of its capillary stove, which garnered much praise and attention from buyers at the Summer Market, MSR was forced to cancel delivery because of the inability of Cascade Design’s key vendor, Vapore, to supply the capillary force vap
