Sunday Hunting ‘One Step Closer’ in Pennsylvania
Wednesday, legislation was introduced in Pennsylvania (HB 1760) to end the ban on Sunday hunting in the Keystone State…
Fila Korea Inks Licensing Pacts Across EMEA
Fila Korea Ltd. has signed a number of licensing partnership deals with companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa to expand its overseas sales. The firms include JD Sports Fashion in the U.K./Ireland, Dosenbach AG in Switzerland, Russia's Spor
Nebraska Book Co. Files Chapter 11
Nebraska Book Co, one of the largest college bookstore operators, filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware to restructure $450 million in debt. The Lincoln, NE-based company said it operates about 280 bookstores on or near college campuses, and is a la
Bill to Fully Fund LWCF Reintroduced in Senate
Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) reintroduced legislation last week to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), according to Outdoor Industry Association…
L.L. Bean Rehires Fired Workers in Online Discount Snafu
L.L. Bean said four workers fired for buying a leather tote bag after its price had been inadvertently reduced on the company's website are being rehired…
Hansen Surfboards Named Small Business of the Year
Assemblyman Martin Garrick of the 74th District in California declared family-owned Hansen Surfboards the “Small Business of the Year.” Each year the leadership of the California State Assembly recognizes the contributions that small businesses make to Ca
Bass Pro Shops to Sponsor NASCAR Race Car
Bass Pro Shops has partnered with the National Rifle Association (NRA) to sponsor the No. 39 Chevrolet Impala driven by Ryan Newman in the July 2 Coke Zero 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway…
Consumer Confidence Hits Seven-Month Low
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in May, decreased again in June. The Index now stands at 58.5 (1985=100), down from 61.7 in May and to its lowest point since November, 2010. The Present Situation Index decreased to 37.6
SmartWool Promotes Amy Beck to Vice President of U.S. Sales
SmartWool LLC announced the internal promotion of Amy Beck to vice president of sales for the U.S. market…
Asia Outdoor Launching asia bike Trade Show
Organizers of the Asia Outdoor trade show in Nanjing, China have expanded exhibition space by 25 percent to launch asia bike, a new show that will focus cycling and spin off on its own next year…
Study: Chi Running Provides Benefits
A 2011 survey from ChiLiving, Inc. found 92 percent of respondents agreed that they felt that Chi Running and Chi Walking have played a role in preventing running/walking injuries…
RECALL: Yakima Flipside 4 Bike Hitch Carriers
Yakima Products, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain aftermarket FlipSide 4 bike hitch carriers (NHTSA campaign # 11E-025).
Arc’teryx Reshuffles Management Positions
Arc'teryx said that in order to support its strong growth, it made several strategic changes within its executive structure. George Curleigh assumes the role of vice president of sales…
The Clymb Raises $2MM in Series A Funding
The Clymb announced that it closed more than $2 million in Series A funding, led by the Oregon Angel Fund and Walden Venture Capital, and joined by J Allard and individual investors. The start-up said the financing validates its business model of using pr
SIA Releases 2011 Snow Sports Participation Report
Participation in alpine skiing grew 5.4% and snowboarding 10.4% from the 2008/09 to 2009/10 seasons, according to 2011 Snow Sports Participation Report released by Snowsports Industries America. The report also found African-Americans, Asians and Hispanic
