Jerry to Speak at Gore Speaker Breakfast
The 11th Gore Speaker Breakfast at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market will feature Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, as its guest speaker. The breakfast will run from 7:30 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. on Friday, August 12 at the Salt Lake Marriott i
Bell Introduces New Models for 2006
The pre-Outdoor Retailer buzz around Bell Canoe Works is all about new products the company is rolling out for the show. The Princeton MN canoe company will introduce four new models and nearly two dozen new paddling accessories, as well as unveil excitin
July Comps Mixed as Back-to-School Shifts and Inventories Tighten…
It appears as though July is settling in to become even more of a “tweener” month at retail as the back-to-school season moves closer to, or even after, the start of classes and retailers struggle to balance the desire for lean inventories and the need to
Bahia and Bahia Tour Launched By Kokatat
Kokatat introduced the USCG approved Bahia and Bahia Tour high back recreational life vests. Based off their highly successful MsFIT platform, these vests offer comfort at an affordable price. Just another example of Kokatat’s commitment to creating user-
KCPR’s Outdoor Retailer Entertainment Guide
Everything from Dolphin riding to the Cornhole Championship…
Hybrids Look to be all the Rage for Spring ‘06…
Multi-Sport. Water Sports. Trail Running. They are all terms we have heard associated with outdoor footwear. You will hear a lot about them in the coming weeks, but you will also need to get used to one more that will be used widely at Outdoor Retailer S
Kokatat Expands Tropos Offerings
In response to the successful introduction of its TROPOS program, Kokatat’s redesigned Meridian dry suit and Swift Entry dry suit will transition to this waterproof and breathable fabric engineered for paddle sports. A relief zipper and integrated TROPOS
Pale Morning Media’s Schedule of Events
Pre-Parties, Big Parties, and, oh yeah, another party…
Salomon Narrows Q2 Loss on 2.9% Sales Increase…
adidas-Salomon reported that Salomon second quarter sales were up 2.9% to €70 million ($88.2 mm) from €68 million ($81.9 mm) in the year-ago period. Gross margins improved 50 basis points to 37.2% of sales and the operating loss for the division narrowed
Vibram Partners With The Timberland Company
Vibram announced a partnership with The Timberland Company to produce four new outsoles for the Timberland Outdoor Performance line. The collection includes shoes for a variety of athletic endeavors including trailrunning, hiking, off road biking, and wa
DeFeet Launches New Underwear Line
DeFeet International — a leader in providing the best socks and apparel to pro cyclists, adventure racers and outdoor athletes — has teamed with venerable Faytex Corp. to develop the “DeBrief”. An amazingly comfortable and super-lite brief for men, the
Royal Robbins Spring ’06: High Tech Performance, Everyday Fashion
Royal Robbins, a leading manufacturer of travel and outdoor apparel, presents its Spring ’06 line, offering a generous variety of stylish tops and bottoms for both men and women. The line provides technical performance benefits including moisture-wicking
TEA Bill Could Benefit Outdoor and Bicycle Industries…
The final federal transportation bill set for approval by both the House and Senate will launch a new Safe Routes to School program, and strengthen existing programs that will make it safer and easier for millions of Americans to bicycle and walk. However
Vibram Launches Five Fingers Approach Show
Vibram announced it is launching a cutting edge interpretation of a watersport approach shoe. FiveFingers is a unique glove-styled shoe with five individually wrapped toes, offering a barefoot sensation with the benefits of a Vibram sole for superior gri
Dahlgren Footwear Launches Women’s Specific Socks
Fit is crucial for socks – especially for active, athletic women. That’s why Dahlgren Footwear, a top manufacturer of technical socks since 1979, is introducing a new line of women’s socks designed specifically for a woman’s smaller, more narrow foot. Dis
