Dorel Industries Closes Debt Offering
Dorel Industries Inc. announced that it has closed its previously-announced bought-deal public offering of extendible convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due Nov. 30, 2019 in an aggregate principal amount of US$105 million. The debentures have b
Minn Kota Launches New, Enhanced Website
Minn Kota has launched a new brand website (www.minnkotamotors.com) showcasing its trolling motors, Talon shallow water anchors, battery chargers and marine accessories…
President of Nike Golf Cindy Davis Retires
Nike Inc. announced that Cindy Davis, president of Nike Golf, plans to retire from Nike. Davis joined Nike Golf USA as general manager and has served as president of Nike Golf since 2008…
Harrow Sports Joins National Foundation for Cancer Research Play4theCure Team
Play4theCure, the National Foundation for Cancer Research’s sports fundraising campaign, has partnered with sports apparel manufacturer Harrow Sports to empower athletes and coaches and raise money for cancer research…
AILA and Prep School Lacrosse Showcase Launch National Collegiate Lacrosse Academy
The American Indoor Lacrosse Association and the Prep School Lacrosse Showcase announced a new partnership to launch the National Collegiate Lacrosse Academy (NCLA) in the summer of 2015. The NCLA is the first academy of its kind dedicated to improving t
NRF Forecasts 4.1 Percent Holiday Gain
After a turbulent start to 2014, the National Retail Federation announced it expects sales in November and December (excluding autos, gas and restaurant sales) to increase a healthy 4.1 percent to $616.9 billion, higher than 2013’s actual 3.1 percen
PwC Sees Holiday Spending Decline
Cautious spending and a spending divide that has bifurcated the American holiday shopper into two distinct segments, are two of the 10 big trends that are expected to drive the 2014 holiday shopping season, according to a new report, 2014 Holiday Outlook,
Hillsound Equipment Adds Reps
Hillsound Equipment has added Orno Group LLC as its newest sales agency. Partners Greg Danziger and Luisa Harkins will be representing the brand in the Rocky Mountain region covering Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and New Mexico…
CustomWeather Issues Long Range Snow Forecast
CustomWeather released its U.S. Ski Outlook for Winter 2014-2015, highlighting the best regions for optimal skiing conditions this winter during the months of December 2014 –February 2015…
Flylow Hires Reps for BC and Great Lakes
Flylow, a Colorado manufacturer of technical backcountry and resort ski clothing and accessories, has hired Kirby Laughlin and Matt Henry as its newest sales reps…
SoftScience Announces Official Brand Launch
Two footwear veterans, Scott Seamans, a Crocs founder and chief designer, and John Duerden, former president and COO of Reebok and a former CEO at Crocs, have launched a new brand, SoftScience, that promises to take “comfortable, casual footwear to an en
Digital Operative Partner to Launch Get You(th) Outdoors Challenge
Digital Operative has developed an interactive platform for The Outdoor Foundation in a pro bono effort to engage members of the outdoor industry online and encourage them to share their experiences with others through the Get You(th) Outdoors Challenge..
Deer Valley Agrees to Acquire Solitude Mountain Resort
Deer Valley Resort, a favorite location for outdoor and bicycle industry demo events, has entered into an agreement to purchase Solitude Mountain Resort and will begin operating the resort on May 1, 2015…
Chrome Industries Names Silverman as New President
Chrome Industries, a San Francisco-based company that designs and manufactures useful and durable gear for urban mobility, named Chris Silverman as its new president…
Citi Underwrites Major Expansion of Miami Beach Bike Share Program
Citi will become the title sponsor of the Miami Beach bike share program – Decobike – for at least the next five years, enabling a major expansion of the system to Downtown Miami and Coconut Grove. The global banking giant said it has learned through its
