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Connecticut Weighs $3 Million Loan to Keep Cannondale in State
Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that the State Bond Commission will consider a $3 million loan to assist Cannondale Sports Unlimited (CSU) establish a new headquarters and add 75 new jobs in Wilton. The company will handle marketing, resea
Zamst Signs Pro Beach Volleyball Star
Zamst, the maker of sports protective equipment, announced an endorsement deal with pro beach volleyball player Whitney Pavlik. Pavlik was the #1 ranked female player…
Sport Chalet Ready for Fourth Annual Outdoor Expo in The Park
For the fourth year in a row, Sport Chalet, Inc. will host its interactive Outdoor Expo in the Park. On Saturday, May 18 th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Olberz Park next to the La Canada Sport Chalet, attendees can learn, try and gain exposure to the best g
Head NV Q1 Losses Spike Amid Weather and Currency Challenge
Head NV reported its adjusted operating losses grew substantially in the first quarter as it battled unfavorable weather and exchange rates in many of its key markets…
Outdoor Retailer Launches New Website
Outdoor Retailer has launched a redesigned website at www.outdoorretailer.com to make it easier for attendees and exhibitors to find information relevant to their individual needs and interests…
Wigwam’s CEO Lobbies Against Trans Pacific Partnership
Wigwam’s owner and CEO, Bob Chesebro recently made a visit to Washington for the NCTO (National Council of Textile Organizations) annual meeting and to lobby against the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP)…
Brunswick Corp. to Offer $150 Million of Senior Notes
Brunswick Corporation announced its intent to offer $150 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2021 in a private offering…
Whistler Blackcomb Reports Strong First Quarter Metrics
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. reported revenue and EBITDA increased as a result of higher lift ticket prices, more spending per visit and record season pass and frequency card sales…
Backcountry.com Margins Remained Under Pressure in Q1, Sales Up Strongly at Bodybuilding.com
Liberty Interactive Group reported revenues at its non-QVC e-commerce businesses, which sell everything from snow shoes to nutritional supplements, gifts and costumes, grew 20 percent in the first quarter. Sales were strong at Bodybuilding.com, but margin
R.G. Barry’ Q3 Earnings Climb
R.G. Barry Corporation, the parent of Dearfoams, reported a sharp gain in earnings in its third quarter ended March 30, helped by stronger margins and lower operating expenses. Net sales reached $25.8 million, up 2.7 percent from $25.1 million for the thi
Adidas Expanding SMS Complaint Hotline to More Asian Factories
Adidas Group disclosed in its 2012 Sustainability Progress Report that it is expanding a pilot program to enable more factory workers in Indonesia and Vietnam to send complaints via text message if they think their rights are being abused. The program, wa
Raleigh Names Rowland as Director of Sales for Western US
Raleigh Bicycles has hired 30-year bicycling and outdoor industry veteran, Alan Rowland, as their new director of sales for the west territory. The company has been rebuilding its U.S. sales and marketing team since being acquired by Dutch cycling giant A
Buck Knives Adds Boy Scouts of America Product License
Buck Knives has reached a new product licensing partnership with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), in which an American made pocket knife model will serve as an officially licensed product for Eagle Scouts, parents and other individuals associated with the
The Bike Cooperative Adds New Members
The Bike Cooperative saw an influx of new members in the offseason, with stores from across the country joining the only retailer-owned co-op in the US during winter and early spring…
Sanuk Appoints VP of Sales For North America
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Outdoor, announced that Jeff Fitzhugh has joined Sanuk as vice President of sales for North America. He was most recently a senior vice president at DC Shoes, a division of Quiksilver, Inc…