Spy Inc. Reports Q3 Loss as Sales Decline 11/04/2015 sportsonesource.com - Spy Inc. swung to a loss in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 as sales of its sunglasses and goggles fell $1.6 million, or 14.6 percent, to $9.4 million.

L.L. Bean names new president, CEO with global retail experience 11/04/2015 bangordailynews.com - After a yearlong search, L.L. Bean has named a new president and CEO to lead the Freeport-based outdoor retailer. Stephen Smith, a seasoned international retail executive, takes over for retiring Chris McCormick,...

Industry + Intelligence Seminars Announced for 2016 SIA Snow Show 11/04/2015 business.transworld.net - SnowSports Industries America (SIA),the snow sports industry’s member-owned trade association, has released the seminar schedule for Industry + Intelligence, a free day of educational seminars, industry networking and community on Wednesday,...

Thule keeps focus on outdoor and bag products, sales up 3% in 3Q 11/04/2015 bicycleretailer.com - Thule Group will continue to focus on its Outdoor & Bags division, despite some softness in sales of its electronics and camera bags in the Swedish company's most recent quarter. Excluding currency...

Osprey Packs Builds Marketing Team with Senior Marketing Manager and Sales & Marketing Coordinator 11/04/2015 outdoorindustry.org - Osprey Packs announced two additions to the marketing team. Vince Mazzuca joins the company as Senior Marketing Manager and Jennie Wong as Sales & Marketing Coordinator.

Polaroid Sues GoPro 11/04/2015 outsideonline.com - C&A Marketing, the company that owns the rights to manufacture the Polaroid Cube, filed suit against GoPro on claims that GoPro’s Hero4 Session camera infringes on a Polaroid patent, according to CNBC....

Sherpa Adventure Gear Hires Noel Lemke as Pacific Northwest Rep 11/03/2015 sportsonesource.com - Sherpa Adventure Gear, a Himalayan inspired adventure gear company, announced that it has hired Noel Lemke to represent the brand in Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. Lemke comes to Sherpa as...

Pappas Arrested For Attempted Murder 11/02/2015 boardistan.com - George Pappas, former professional snowboarder and skateboard slalom racer from Colorado, has been arrested for attempted murder after being accused of crashing his car in an effort to kill his long-time girlfriend...

Burton and Peanuts Release Youth and Women Collection 11/02/2015 business.transworld.net - Burton announces an exclusive collection of youth snowboards featuring new renditions of the Peanuts® characters. And for fans of the classic Peanuts® style by Charles M. Schulz, Burton also created a limited...

Oboz Relocates to Larger Bozeman HQ 11/02/2015 odrmag.com - Oboz Footwear has moved to a bigger headquarters located in a renovated 1900s-era building in the heart of downtown Bozeman. The building gives Oboz the space it needs to accommodate its growth.

Bogs sales climb 46% on shift in Canadian distribution 10/31/2015 bizjournals.com - Bogs, a Portland-based brand of waterproof footwear, boosted sales by 46 percent in the third quarter thanks to a move by its parent company to take over Canadian distribution. Milwaukee, Wisc.-based Weyco Group...

Burton announces new U.S. sales structure and VP roles 10/30/2015 business.transworld.net - Burton officially announced two new movements: Long-time Burton and industry veteran Beth Steele was recently promoted to the newly created role of Vice President of Sales, National Accounts, while Elysa Walk is...

Alpine Shop Says Acquisition Will Add Fifth Location 10/30/2015 sportsonesource.com - Alpine Shop, a St. Louis-based and family-owned outdoor retailer, has signed a letter of intent to purchase The Pathfinder, a specialty outdoor store in Manhattan, Kan., according to Alpine Shop’s owners, Russell...

Vasque’s Thru-Hike Syndicate Adds the CDT in 2016 10/30/2015 sportsonesource.com - Vasque and Thru-Hike Syndicate brand partners Osprey Packs, Nemo Equipment, Leki Trekking Poles and Darn Tough Vermont, announced the addition of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) for 2016.

Columbia Reports Record Third Quarter Results 10/30/2015 insideoutdoor.com - Columbia Sportswear Company reported record net sales of $767.6 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, an increase of 14 percent, or 18 percent constant-currency (c-n), compared with net sales of $675.3...

Hydro-Photon, Inc. Appoints V.P. of Global Sales 10/30/2015 odrmag.com - Former vice president of sales with Jetboil, Inc. Christopher Lussier will take over as second in command of global sales for Hydro-Photon, Inc (HPI). He will be responsible for the growth of...

Proposed legislation would require Commerce Department to track jobs in outdoor recreation 10/29/2015 bicycleretailer.com - Two U.S. senators from states known for their outdoor recreational industry are introducing legislation that would require the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis to specifically track jobs in that industry. The...

Christy Sports Sells Stake to Norwest Equity Partners 10/29/2015 sportsonesource.com - Norwest Equity Partners has made a significant investment in Christy Sports, a specialty retailer of ski and snowboard equipment, apparel, and accessories. The company, which closed the transaction Oct. 27, did...

Jarden Outdoor Solutions Sales Slip in Third Quarter 10/29/2015 sportsonesource.com - Jarden Corporation reported net sales at its Outdoor Solutions segment, which owns 25 sporting goods brands including Coleman, K2 and Rawlings, declined 3.6 percent in the third quarter ended September 30.

Under Armour Supports Chicago’s 606 Park and Trail System 10/29/2015 sportsonesource.com - Under Armour has partnered with The Trust for Public Land to support the The 606, Chicago’s world-class urban park and trail system. A gift from Under Armour will support continued development of...

Petzel Names New Sports Division Manager 10/29/2015 odrmag.com - Petzl has named Brian Block as the brand’s sport division manager for North America. Prior to being hired, Block served as sales director for Gregory Mountain Products and High Sierra Outdoor.

Canadian Brands Join to Introduce Cold Weather Jacket 10/29/2015 odrmag.com - The two Canadian brands of Westcomb and Roots have joined forces to introduce a jacket aimed at handling cold weather while being stylish at the same time. The Roots X Westcomb collaboration...

Lonely Planet Announces Best in Travel for 2016 10/29/2015 theadventureblog.blogspot.com - The team at Lonely Planet have announced their picks for the Best in Travel for 2016, spotlighting the top destinations that should be on our list for potential places to visit. The...

Columbia Sportswear reports another record quarter, stock soars 10/29/2015 bizjournals.com - For at least the fourth consecutive quarter, Columbia Sportswear Co. on Thursday reported record sales. It reported a 14 percent increase in quarterly sales to a record $767.6 million, ahead of Wall...

Outdoor Research Joins REI to Close Black Friday. Will others follow? 10/28/2015 sportsonesource.com - Outdoor Research announced Wednesday that it will join REI’s #OptOut campaign to close its doors for Black Friday. The outdoor apparel and accessories brand, which shares its home city of Seattle with...

Gander Mountain Announces Executive Promotions 10/28/2015 sportsonesource.com - Gander Mountain said Derek Siddons, executive vice president and chief operating officer, will assume the role of president, effective on the retirement of current president Michael J. Owens, on Oct. 31, 2015....

30,000+ Signatures Supporting Strong Protection From Coal Pollution for Utah Sent To EPA 10/28/2015 myinforms.com - A coalition of outdoor industry business leaders, clean air and park advocates, and winter sports athletes announced that a petition with more than 30,000 signatures has been delivered to Environmental Protection Agency...

GoPro Stock Plunges On Disappointing Q3 Results 10/28/2015 forbes.com - GoPro reported third quarter results on Wednesday that missed the mark on both the top and bottom line, sending the stock plunging 16% in after-hours trading.

The Case for Banning Drones at Ski Areas 10/28/2015 outsideonline.com - Most U.S. resorts have adopted a no-drone policy. Here’s what you need to know about where and when recreational UAVs can fly.

Garmin Q3 revenue, margins continue to decline on strong dollar 10/28/2015 bicycleretailer.com - Garmin reported Wednesday that revenue and margins continued to slide in the third quarter as the strong U.S. dollar undercut growth in unit sales. Revenue fell 4 percent to $680 for...

Outdoor Research Retains New Sales Agency 10/28/2015 odrmag.com - Outdoor Research has hired Frontier Sales & Marketing Group to represent the brand in the central and south central United States.

Camelbak’s McCoy to Speak At Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 10/27/2015 odrmag.com - CamelBak CEO and General Manager Sally McCoy will be the featured speaker during the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition Keynote Presentation at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in January. In her speech, McCoy...

Inaugural Outdoor PressCamp Scheduled for June 2016 10/27/2015 sportsonesource.com - The first-ever Outdoor PressCamp will take place June 20-24, 2016, at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, UT, for invited media and brands only. PressCamp will bring together brands and media in...

REI closing on Black Friday for 1st time in push to #OptOutside 10/26/2015 usatoday.com - This year REI will close its stores on Black Friday and is encouraging employees and customers to spend time outside instead. REI is canceling Black Friday this year. No promotions, no hourly...

Victorinox Wins $9.8M Verdict in Trademark Suit 10/26/2015 sportsonesource.com - Victorinox Swiss Army, Inc. has been awarded approximately $9.8 Million in addition to injunctive relief in its suit against Dallas-based The B & F System, Inc., and its president, John D. Meyer...

Custom Puffy: Eddie Bauer Offers ‘1 Million Configurations’ 10/26/2015 gearjunkie.com - Eddie Bauer introduces the Custom Puffy - where you start with the blank slate of a grey baffled jacket, add colors, change zipper shades, and even stitch on a monogram… the ultimate...

Merrell Partners with Outdoor Nation to Launch College Ambassador Program 10/26/2015 sportsonesource.com - Merrell and Outdoor Nation launched the Merrell College Ambassador program today with the goal of engaging 2,500 college students, especially outdoor novices, in regular outdoor recreation experiences.

The Big Business of Adventure on Instagram 10/26/2015 outsideonline.com - If a skier hucks without uploading a photo, does anybody see it? A road trip through the exploding business side of Instagram, where pro athletes roam Alberta stalking the next big trophy...

adidas Outdoor Announces Reigning Adult National Champion Kai Lightner Joins its Athlete Team 10/26/2015 outdoorindustry.org - adidas Outdoor, the athletic brand in the outdoors, today announces the addition of rock climber Kai Lightner, 16, to its team of athletes. Lightner took first place in the 2015 SCS National...

Werner Paddles announces the new Hooked: Jackson Kayaks-Limited Edition paddle 10/23/2015 wernerpaddles.com - In a collaborative effort joining 2 great American paddling families, Werner Paddles brings kayak fishing performance in a great new color scheme. Introducing the “Jackson Kayaks-Limited Edition” Hooked kayak fishing paddle.

National Forest Finds 1,000 Illegally Cut Trees 10/23/2015 adventure-journal.com - Damage from pirate backcountry ski trails is much larger than initially reported.

VF Corp. Q3 revenue for the Outdoor & Action Sports coalition up 10/23/2015 vfc.com - Parent company of The North Face, Vans and Timberland reported third quarter revenue for the Outdoor & Action Sports coalition was up 13 percent on a currency neutral basis (up 5 percent...

Columbia Sportswear new recycling program hopes to lower landfill waste 10/22/2015 kptv.com - Columbia Sportswear launched a new recycling program that can give you a discount on some new gear. The program is called the ReThreads program and it's already getting a good response.

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