Street Surfing Names VP of Sales and Marketing
Street Surfing, LLC has named James Nunziati VP of sales and marketing. Nunziati, a marketing, sales and business development executive in the consumer products and entertainment industry, brings more than 15 years of experience to Street Surfing, which m
Salomon Hires New Sales Reps
Salomon has added new sales reps for the new year. Koby and Stephanie Crooks will cover footwear and outdoor apparel in the South West, Bruce Diehl will add apparel to his other Salomon categories in New England and Adam Guile will take on footwear and ap
OR Winter Market Provides Energy Despite Weaker Traffic
The angst of the last month gave way to anxious optimism as Outdoor Retailer Winter Market opened its doors last week. Despite the buzz circulating around the industry since October about fears of a severe cutback in attendance on the part of retailers,
Chicago Cubs Sue Under Armour
The Chicago Cubs sued Under Armour for allegedly reneging on a five-year, $10.8 million sponsorship contract to have its logo displayed on the outfield doors in left- and right-center fields. Under Armour disputes the suit, claiming the agreement was term
Firearms Steal the 2009 SHOT Show as the “Obama Factor” Ignites Sales
A trade show is a trade show is a trade show, but there aren’t many out there with as broad an array of exhibitors as the SHOT Show. Lined up like dominoes and stretching wall to wall of the colossal Orange Country Convention Center were booths showcasing
Callaway 2008 Earnings Rises 6%
Callaway Golf Company expects net sales for 2008 to slip 0.7% to $1.12 billion from $1.13 billion in 2007. Consistent with recent earnings guidance, pro forma diluted earnings per share for 2008 are estimated to range from 93 cents to 95 cents a share, an
SRI Sports Sales Jump on Boost from Cleveland Acquisition
SRI Sports., the new parent company to Srixon and Cleveland Golf, had a strong first three quarters of fiscal 2008 as the addition of the Cleveland business to the sales numbers has more than offset minor declines in smaller divisions. Nonetheless, the co
RECALL: Saris Stationary Bicycle Trainers
Approximately 2,000 stationary bicycle trainers manufactured by Saris Cycling Group are being recalled. The trainers are a frame that converts regular bikes into stationary bicycles. The problem is that a handle pin on the trainer can loosen, letting the
Spyder’s de Witte Adds President-Europe to Role
Spyder’s EVP of Global Sales, Cees de Witte, has accepted the position of President Spyder-Europe in addition to his EVP role. He will relocate to Switzerland to lead the Spyder global sales force and subsidiary brand Cloudveil’s sales outside of North Am
Cabela’s Board Member Resigns
Cabela's Incorporated said Stephen P. Murray resigned from the Board of Directors effective Jan. 20, 2009. The retailer cited Murray's “other extensive business commitments” as the reason for the departure…
CamelBak Named REI’s Vendor Partner-of-the-Year
CamelBak Products, LLC, best known for their hydration backpacks and water bottles, received top honors as REI’s Vendor Partner-of-the-Year. Other winners were Osprey Packs in the camp/travel category, Pearl Izumi in action sports, and Outdoor Research in
Quiksilver Cuts Executive Salaries
Quiksilver Inc. has approved a 5% cut to the annual base salaries of some top executives as part of its cost-cutting efforts, according to a Securities & Exchange Commission filing…
MEDALIST Appoints Director of Marketing
MEDALIST Performance Sports Apparel, Inc. appointed David Vogrin, as its new director of marketing. The apparel company said Vogrin has extensive experience in global product marketing providing customized and strategic marketing solutions, and driving gr
GU Energy Labs and Carmichael Training Systems Partner Up
GU Energy Labs and Carmichael Training Systems announced a new partnership beginning in January 2009. Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, GU will become the Official Nutrition Supplier for Chris Carmichael and Carmichael Training Systems, the coa
Oboz Hires New Rockies Reps
Oboz footwear has tapped Eric Miller and Megan Chain of The Raven Workshop to drive sales in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico. Miller and Chain also represent Ibex, Westcomb, and Dakine…
