Hanesbrands Raises 2010 Guidance on Strong Q2
Hanesbrands Inc. raised its 2010 sales and earnings guidance after reporting that second-quarter 2010 net sales increased 9.1% and diluted earnings per share increased by 55 cents to 87 cents, up from 32 cents a year ago. Net sales increased by $90 millio
Brands to Sell Discounted Product at OR Fundraiser
Twenty two companies will sell their products at promotional prices at next month's Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show in Salt Lake City to raise money for the Conservation Alliance, a group of outdoor companies that has raised millions of dollars
Ski Channel Inks Deal with Comcast
The Ski Channel, which promotes a variety of mountain spots, entered into a long-term distribution agreement with Comcast that will provide the channel’s original programming, Warren Miller movies, Greg Stump films, destination travel, instructional
U.S. House Passes Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB)
The House of Representatives voted 378 to 43 to approve the U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act, a measure previously known as the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill and passed every few years. The bill appeared headed for defeat after Republican leaders came out a
Birki’s Hires 50 Years of Sales Management Talent
Birki's, a lifestyle comfort brand added Doug Chandler and Terry Bastis as new members of its US sales team. Combined, Chandler and Bastis bring 50 plus years of shoe industry expertise…
Infinity Partners with CLC on MascotWear Collection
Infinity Headwear and Apparel, Inc. announced a partnership with The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), an IMG Company, to launch an exclusive MascotWear collection focused on collegiate mascot-inspired apparel…
Occupancy, Advance Reservations Move up at Mountain Resorts
What began as a sluggish summer start for mountain travel destinations across the western United States is looking increasingly like a relatively strong season according to the latest report released by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP)in its m
Outdoor Sets New Attendance Record in Friedrichschafen
Messe Friedrichshafen GmbH reported that 20,460 visitors from 87 nations attended the Outdoor European trade fair, surpassing the record of 19,300 set last year. Sixty percent of visitors came from outside of Germany…
Pine Beetle Scourge Emerges as Top Issue for Colorado Outdoor Groups
An unprecedented number of outdoor community and industry leaders and advocates throughout Colorado met at REI's flagship store in Denver earlier this month to endorse the national Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) and prepare f
Fischer Hires New Competition and Promotions Staff
Fischer Skis US announced the the addition of two Competition and Promotions staff members. Pearson Neal, is now our Eastern Competition and Promotions Representative and Chris Smith, the Western Competition and Promotions Representative…
NOLS partners with Patagonia for the Dream Expedition
This summer, the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is partnering with Patagonia for the Dream Expedition Contest. Individuals 13 and older are invited to submit a video before October 31, 2010, answering the following question: What is your dream
Chris Lussier Joins Jetboil as Sales and Marketing Vice President
Jetboil hired Chris Lussier as vice president of sales and marketing. Chris, formerly vice president of sales and marketing for Garmont North America, will assume responsibility for growth of the Jetboil brand within the core outdoor retail category, exp
True Religion Signs Footwear License
True Religion Apparel, Inc. and Titan Industries Inc. announced the launch of True Religion Brand Jeans Footwear for women. The True Religion Brand Jeans footwear collection is scheduled to launch in spring 2011 with approximately 30 styles…
Stride Rite to Launch Star Wars Collection
Stride Rite Children's Group launched the Star Wars by stride rite collection in all stride rite retail stores and with leading wholesale partners…
TJX to Open First Canadian Marshall’s Store
The TJX Companies, Inc.announced plans to bring Marshalls, one of TJX's most successful chains, to Canada. The company anticipates that the first Canadian Marshalls stores will open in the Spring of 2011…
