Nautilus to Divest Commercial Assets
Fitness company Nautilus, Inc., said in the future, it will focus its resources on its branded consumer businesses. Accordingly, the company is actively seeking buyers for substantially all of the assets, liabilities and ongoing operations of its commerci
Blacks Leisure to Shutter 89 Doors
Blacks Leisure, the U.K. outdoor chain, announced plans to close 89 stores across the group that have not “traded profitably for years”. The firm, which operates Millets, Blacks and O'Neill shops, also said it plans to lay off 50 employees at its Nor
Obituary: Mike Doyle
Robert M. “Mike” Doyle, a regional vice president of Golf Galaxy, passed away Monday. He was 54 years old. Doyle, who was with Golf Galaxy for the last five years, has also worked at Herman's, Modell's Sporting Goods, Sports Authority, Sneaker
OIA Rendezvous Has More Hopeful Tone
The 14th annual OIA Rendezvous again attracted the leaders of the outdoor industry to gather in one place for three days of seminars, discussions and business at San Diego’s Coronado Island. Based on the increased attendance, this year’s Rende
Vail Resorts Fiscal 2009 Income Halved on Declining Skier Visits
Vail Resorts saw a very difficult year with declining sales and net income was cut in half for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2009. However, the ski resort holding company was easily able to stay profitable in spite of serious challenges in the hospitali
Mavis Out at Sugoi as Dorel Plots a New Direction for Company
Chris Fuentes has been named president of Sugoi, the cycling and running apparel brand owned by Dorel Industries. He replaces Stan Mavis, who has left the company…
EOG, OIA Coordinate Sustainability Efforts
The European Outdoor Group and the Outdoor Industry Association made a commitment to cooperate on the two organizations individual sustainability projects. The aim is to facilitate cross-adoption throughout the industry and optimize stakeholder engagement
Mountain Khakis Moves to New Warehouse Closer to Home
Mountain Khakis has opened a new fulfillment warehouse in Gastonia, NC, relocating their operations from a third party operation in Texas to their own facility within close proximity to their Charlotte office…
Remington Acquires Advanced Armament Corp.
Remington Arms Company, Inc. through a wholly owned subsidiary has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire certain assets of Advanced Armament Corp. (AAC) The transaction closed on Oct.2, 2009…
FTC to Regulate Blogging, Testimonials, and Celebrity Endorsements
The Federal Trade Commission approved final revisions to the guidance it gives to advertisers on how to keep their endorsement and testimonial ads in line with the FTC Act. The revised Guides state that Bloggers who make an endorsement must disclose the m
180s Inks NHL License for Ear Warmers
180s has entered into an official licensing agreement with NHL Enterprise L.P. and NHL Canada Enterprise L.P. for team-specific ear warmers sold in the U.S. and Canada…
Pennsylvania ‘Firearms Freedom Act’ Legislation Introduced
State Representative Sam Rohrer has introduced the “Firearms Freedom Act” (HB1988) for consideration in the state legislature. The bill is “An Act prohibiting certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition from being subject to Fede
Lake Tahoe Sees Early Snowfall
The Ski Lake Tahoe resorts welcomed the first significant early season snowfall over the weekend, helping kick start winter preparations and also set the stage for what is predicted to be an epic snow season in the Sierra Nevada. Top weather experts are p
NSSF: House Members Join Senators in Support of Traditional Ammo in Nat’l Parks
A letter signed by members of the U.S. House of Representatives' Second Amendment Task Force raising important questions about the National Park Service's intent to ban the use of traditional ammunition in parks that allow hunting has been sent
XP Events Files for Bankruptcy Protection
XP Events, which runs merchandise concessions at sports venues and special events, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Denver-based company — formally known as XP Entertainment LLP — said the filing will not affect its contract to run reta
