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
RECALL: Seattle Bike Supply Cyclocross Forks
Citing defective forks, Seattle Bike Supply of Kent, WA has issued a voluntary recall on 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross bicycles and framesets, sold through authorized bicycle specialty stores nationwide from July 2009 through May 2010…
Spyder Announces New Denver Showroom
Spyder Active Sports Inc. announces the development of its new North American showroom located in the 621 Building on Kalamath Street in downtown Denver…
Census Bureau: June Retail Sales Up
June retail trade sales were down 0.6% (±0.5%) from the prior month, but up 5.0%(±0.7%) from June 2009, according to advance reports issued by the U.S. Census Bureau…
PaceMaster Acquires Aerobics Inc.
PaceMaster, LLC acquired all of the assets of Aerobics Inc. in a transaction approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court in the District of New Jersey. Aerobics Inc. manufacturer of PaceMaster Treadmills voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 relief on May
Winmark Doubles Q2 Net
Winmark Corporation, the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported net income for the quarter ended June 26, 2010 of $2.33 million, or 45 cents a share, up from $1.2 million, or 22 cents, a year ago…
Brooks-Range Hires Northwest and Midwest Sales Reps
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment, a manufacturer of high-quality backcountry and mountaineering equipment, added two additional sales reps in the Northwest and Midwest regions…
Garcia Buys Back Northern Lights Trading Co.
Mike Garcia, founder of Northern Lights Trading Company, has bought the company back from Jay Allen, who bought the Montana retailer in 2008. Allen put the business back on the market after having to close one store he'd acquired in 2009 and amid sli
CORRECTION: Sports Chalet
The results of Sport Chalet, Inc.’s fiscal quarter results were incorrectly reported in last week’s review of industry retail results for the period ended May 1…
Eagle Creek Relaunches Brand in 2011
Eagle Creek unveiled its new rebranding strategy, including a new logo that it said aims to bolster the company's image as the leader in global adventure travel…
Billabong to Acquire Skate/Surf Brand RVCA
In a move that brings it a step closer to becoming the de facto king of the action sports market, Billabong International Ltd. reached a conditional agreement to acquire California skate/surf brand RVCA…
RECALL: Cyclocross Forks
Citing defective forks, Seattle Bike Supply of Kent, WA has issued a voluntary recall on 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross bicycles and framesets, sold through authorized bicycle specialty stores nationwide from July 2009 through May 2010…
