TomTom RandD Restructuring to Cost 457 Jobs
TomTom said it will reduce the number of full time jobs by 457, which accounts for approximately 10% of the total workforce as part of a restructuring of its research and development operations designed reduce time to market…
Smith and Wesson Q2 Sales Jump 10.5 Percent
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation reported second-quarter revenues rose 10.5 percent to $92.3 million as strength across nearly all firearm products offset a decline in hunting product sales. ..
New Era to Open Newest Flagship Store in Los Angeles
New Era announced Los Angeles as the location for its eleventh flagship store globally, and the brand's first west coast retail space…
Dakine to Introduce Outerwear
Dakine, the outdoor accessories company, plans to launch outerwear for the Fall 2012/Winter 2013 season. The initial collection consists of…
MLB Becomes First Major Professional Sports League to Implement Media Dress Code
Major League Baseball (MLB) created and passed a dress code for members of the media on Tuesday, putting the guidelines in writing on Dec. 6, the second day of the Winter Meetings in Dallas. The guidelines are the first of its kind among the four major N
SIA: Pre-Season Snow Sports Sales up 14 Percent
Snow sports retail sales are off to a strong start this season and equipment is leading the charge, according to retail sales data released by SnowSports Industries America. Overall, snow sports retail receipts are up 14% in dollars sold and 7% in units s
Texas Appeals to Public to Visit, Support State Parks in Wake of Fires
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department hosted 11 news conferences at different locations across the state Dec. 6, appealing to the public to visit state parks and make donations to help offset a revenue loss caused by heat, drought, wildfires and a resul
Christy Sports Opens Shop in Telluride
Christy Sports, a ski and snowboard retailer, today announced the opening of a new location at 565 Village Blvd. in the Heritage Plaza at the base of Telluride Ski Resort…
Donna Carpenter to Speak on Women in the Workplace at Outdoor Retailer Show
Donna Carpenter, president and co-owner of Burton Snowboards, will be the featured speaker during the OIWC Breakfast and Awards Presentation at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City next month…
Coalition Reminds Congress of Recreation Economy’s Impact
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the American Sportsfishing Association (ASA) and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) teamed up last week to tell the president and Congress that federal investment in public lands that support hiking,
PE Firm Pays $280M for British Cycling and Trisports Online Retailer
Wiggle, the leading British online cycling and tri-sports retailer, has been acquired by European private equity firm Bridgepoint in a transaction totaling £180 million, or $280 million…
Canari Parent Buys Shebeest
The California company that owns Canari Cyclewear has acquired women’s cycling apparel brand Shebeest, Bicycle Retailer reported Tuesday…
Vail Resorts Retail/Rental Sales Rise 22.3 Percent in Q3
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported that its retail/rental revenue increased $4.9 million, or 22.3 percent, for the three months ended October 31, 2011 compared to the same period in the prior year, when abundant snow set the stage for what would become a record
Footbalance Hires Canada’s BGM
Footbalance, an innovator in custom footbed technology, has partnered with BGM (Bélanger-Gagnon Marketing), one of the leading sports and footwear sales agency in the Canadian province of Quebec…
Oboz Adds Southest Rep
Oboz's southeast sales territory has gained the experienced hand of Beaty Jackson through Adventure Marketing Group's new partnership with the veteran sales rep…