Jul 28, 2010 - 07:00 AM
Wilmington, MA - Swix Sport USA has entered into a long-term distribution agreement with Sport Import AS of Norway to become the exclusive distributor of Swenor brand roller skis and accessories for the U.S. market. Like Swix, Swenor will also be a supplier to the U.S. Ski Team.
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Jun 02, 2010 - 10:23 AM
Sacramento, CA - A pair of bills requiring those under 18 to wear a helmet while skiing or snowboarding passed the California state legislature on Tuesday.
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May 17, 2010 - 11:45 AM
Lakewood, CO - According to preliminary findings of the 2009/10 National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) National Demographic Study, 57 percent of skiers and snowboarders at U.S. ski areas now wear helmets.
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May 13, 2010 - 07:00 AM
Waterbury, VT - Rome Snowboards Co., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, on Wednesday announced a voluntary recall of approximately 3,100 snowboard bindings sold in the U.S. and Canada in 2009. Officials are urging consumers to stop using the recalled bindings immediately due to a fall hazard.
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May 10, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Salt Lake City, UT - Backcountry ski and climbing gear specialist Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd., has signed an agreement to be purchased by Clarus Corporation for $90 million.
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May 06, 2010 - 07:00 AM
McLean, VA - The final results are in for the 2009-10 ski and snowboard season and the retail equipment and apparel market finished up 4% over last season in totals sales according to data released Wednesday by the trade association SnowSports Industries America (SIA). Snow sport retailers sold $2.94 billion this season compared to $2.82 billion a year ago. Although sales were up in dollars, fewer units were sold this season.
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May 03, 2010 - 12:40 PM
Burlington, VT - Burton Snowboards today announced the departure of CEO Laurent Potdevin, who plans to pursue other opportunities after working at the Vermont-based snowboard company for 15 years.
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Apr 30, 2010 - 09:00 AM
Broomfield, CO - Vail Resorts, Inc. announced Thursday that the company is purchasing the remaining 30-percent interest in its majority-owned retail joint venture, SSI Venture LLC known as Specialty Sports Venture (SSV), held by affiliated entities of Tom and Ken Gart, for total consideration of $31 million. The transaction is expected to close today. The acquisition by the company of the remaining interest was contemplated under the 12-year joint venture agreement between the two parties.
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Apr 29, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Salt Lake City, UT - Boutique ski manufacturer DPS has announced its second DPS Rider's Weekend, and the first in Las Leñas, Argentina, from Aug. 21-22, 2010. The event will gather those with a passion for big mountains and powder to hang out, ski, tell stories, share meals, talk shop, and enjoy one another's company.
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Apr 08, 2010 - 11:00 AM
McLean, VA - Sales of ski and snowboard equipment, apparel and accessories reached $2.7 billion in February with a 3% gain in dollars sold compared with August through February last season, according to numbers released by SnowSports Industries America (SIA) this week. According to the data, the number of units sold has declined across the market this season as sales of carryover items and unit sales in some specific categories like fleece and sweaters have diminished. Warmer weather in states north of the Mason-Dixon Line, less snow in the Rockies and wetter and colder weather in the south have contributed to shifting sales patterns this season.
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Apr 02, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Aspen, CO - Ski and snowboard apparel brand Sport Obermeyer Ltd., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, this week announced a voluntary recall of approximately 39,000 of the company's Posey, Lily, Rose and Daisy Girls' Ski Jackets as a drawstring at the waist can reportedly pose an entrapment hazard to children.
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Mar 17, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Richmond, CA - Mountain Hardwear's men's Refugium and women's Radiance jackets, models that contain a heating element that also powers portable electronic devices, is about to be voluntarily recalled by the company in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and its Canadian counterpart, First Tracks!! Online Media has learned.
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Mar 16, 2010 - 02:00 PM
South Burlington, VT - Burton Snowboards announced today that the company is closing its South Burlington manufacturing facility and moving all snowboard production to an Austrian plant by sometime in June.
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Mar 13, 2010 - 09:00 AM
Denver, CO - SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is reporting a six-year attendance high for its annual Snow Show recently held for the first time at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Jan. 28-31, 2010. The sold-out Snow Show attracted 18,932 attendees and featured over 3,100 booths representing 845 snow sports brands, including 125 new exhibitors.
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Mar 12, 2010 - 11:00 AM
McLean, VA - According to the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Retail Audit Report released this week, Snow Sports market sales reached $2.26 billion in January with a .4% gain in dollars sold compared with August through January last season.
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