Bob’s Stores Named Connecticut Retailer of the Year
The Connecticut Retail Merchants Association (CRMA) announced that Bob's Stores has been named the 2011 Retailer of the Year…
OIA Backs Federal Internet Sales Tax Legislation
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) came out in support of The Marketplace Fairness Act introduced Wednesday in the U.S. Senate. The legislation, introduced by Senators Durbin (D-IL), Enzi (R-WY), Johnson (D-SD), and Alexander (R-TN), would give states th
Keen Appoints VP of Merchandising
Keen Inc. has hired Ron Hill as its new VP of merchandising. He was formerly VP of global merchandising at Nike…
Jamis to Use Slidepad Brakes in 2013 Models
James Bicycles will use Slidepad Technologies new patent-pending, single-lever brake system on select 2013 models, giving recreational cyclists a single-lever braking system that uses the force of the rear wheel to intelligently modulate the front brake..
Most Major U.S. Retailers Keep Holiday Inventories at 2010 Levels
The vast majority of the nation's largest retailers, or 65 percent, say their inventory purchases have stayed about the same compared to 2010, according to a recent BDO USA survey of chief marketing officers. The survey found CMOs expect a modest 2.9
EMS to Present Major Bike Show in New York City
Eastern Mountain Sports will be the presenting sponsor for New York City Bike Expo, which will bring the nation’s largest bike expo to New York City May 3, 4, and 5. Located at the new Basketball City on Pier 36, the expo will host rider packet pick
Retail Container Traffic to Decline In November
With most holiday season merchandise already on its way to store shelves, import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports has started to decline for the fall. November traffic is forecast to fall 1.9 percent below its level of a yea
Healthy Kids Outdoor Act Introduced in Congress
With strong backing from the outdoor industry, Congressman Ron Kind (WI) and Senator Mark Udall (CO) introduced the Healthy Kids Outdoors Act Monday to support state, local and federal strategies to connect youth and families with the natural world, impro
Crosman Appoints Domestic Airgun Product Manager
Crosman Corporation has named two new product managers. Thomas Clark, a Crosman veteran engineer, has been named product manager for domestic airgun products and William Mellon joins the company to manage CenterPoint Hunting and Outdoors scopes and optics
R.G. Barry’s Q1 Earnings Soar
R.G. Barry Corporation, the parent of Dearfoams, reported a 67.9 percent hike in net earnings in the first quarter on a 38.5 percent revenue gain…
110% Appoints Northeast Sales Distributors
110%, the creators of a line of Compression + Ice gear, announced that Bryan Poerner and America East Athletic Collective (AEAC) will represent the brand in the Northeast United States…
Nike Charged with Under-Paying Laid-Off Indonesian Workers
A non-profit group protested the opening of the new Niketown in Portland because it feels Nike owes additional severance payments to laid-off Indonesian factory workers. According to the Oregonian, the group has indicated it will contact colleges nationwi
Marker Skiwear Transitions Sales Reps in Northeast
Effective Nov. 9, Doug Hawkins (Hawk & Assoc.) will be ending the representation of Marker Skiwear Ltd. in the Northeast territory, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Hawk & Assoc. will devote their effo
OutsidePR Up and Running in New Sausalito Digs
OutsidePR, a Northern California public relations firm specializing in the outdoor industry, officially opened its doors at its new location in Sausalito…
Icebreaker Revamps Website
Icebreaker unveiled a complete redesign of its Icebreaker.com website. The redesigned site boasts various new, user-generated features including product ratings and reviews, questions and answers about specific products…
