Stohlquist Waterware Adds to Rep Team
Stohlquist added J David Ripley and Gregory Fischer of Rep First as their new sales representatives covering the Southeast territory. Both Ripley and Fischer bring extensive industry backgrounds and years of service to Stohlquist. Ripley founded Rep Firs
Timbuk2 Goes PVC Free
In an ongoing effort to become a more sustainable company, Timbuk2 is going completely PVC-free throughout its entire 2007 Spring/Summer product line. Timbuk2’s product development team found new materials to replace the vinyl, without compromising on qua
Boswell Joins Icebreaker USA as Marketing Manager
Deb Boswell will be joining Icebreaker's US team as Marketing Manager. In this newly created position, Boswell will oversee all aspects of marketing, communications, and sales support for Icebreaker USA. Boswell brings a depth of marketing and comm
Rawlings Sued by Inventor…
Douglas M. Farrago, an independent inventor who lives in Maine, filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Rawlings last month concerning Rawlings’ “Knee Reliever” pad for Baseball Catchers. Farrago holds a patent entitled “Pad Structure for Relieving Kn
Johnson Outdoors Closes NY Plant Due to Flooding
Johnson Outdoors Inc. is temporarily closing its Binghamton, New York plant and administrative offices due to flooding from heavy rains. Binghamton is home to Johnson Outdoors' Outdoor Equipment Group business, which makes and markets consumer, comme
REI Appoints New VP of e-Commerce
Recreational Equipment, Inc. appointed Brad Brown vice president of E-Commerce and Web Strategies. Brown will lead the development of the next generation of REI.com as the site approaches its 10-year anniversary.
Sierra Magazine Names Greenest Cities
Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Austin, and Pittsburgh took top prize in Sierra Magazine's first-ever “Green Streets” awards, which recognize communities for putting great ideas into action, from supporting local farms to reducing municipal waste, from
Massachusetts Delays Regulations on Climbing Facilities
At a meeting called by the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, Thomas Gatzunis, to discuss draft regulations regarding the inspection and licensure of climbing facilites in the Commonwealth, CWA members in attendance lodged a number of object
Mammut Forms Benelux Subsidiary
Mammut Sports Group Benelux BV has been formed to reinforce Mammut's efforts in teh region. Mammut Sports Group Benelux BV will focus on continuous reinforcing of the three countries of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg and will support all act
Reef Selling Blanks at Pre-‘Black Monday’ Prices…
When Clark Foam closed its doors on Monday, December 5, 2005, shockwaves were sent through the surf industry as the main supplier of foam blanks (the template on which the vast majority of surfboards are hand shaped) suddenly stopped its production. The
Oakley Rolls Retail Shops Under Sunglass Iacon Brand…
Oakley, Inc. took a major step in its expansion in the retail landscape back in 2001 when it acquired Iacon, Inc. At the time, the company operated 40 stores under three different retail concepts, focused mostly on the sunbelt region. During the past se
GBMI Promotes from Within
Global Brand Marketing Inc. promoted Robyn Laguette to Vice President of Finance and Alan Huddy to Vice President of Information Technology. Laguette joined GBMI in 2002 and has played an integral role in the finance, sales and operations departments, and
OIA Launches Retailer Survey
Outdoor Industry Association, in conjunction with Sports Marketing Surveys, is conducting a survey of retailers to help provide valuable information for the industry. This is a three-part survey on general information, outdoor retailing, and operational c
Flow Promotes VP of Sales and Operations from Within
Johnny West, who until June 7th was the VP of Sales for Flow Snowboarding, has stepped down from his position to pursue other opportunities. Sam Herrbach has accepted additional responsibilities including the overseeing of Sales as well as continuing his
Massey’s Taps CWS to Launch Affiliate Program
Massey’s Professional Outfitters and Colorado Web Solutions launched a Commission Junction based affiliate program. The new program is designed to allow web content developers the opportunity to create income through the display of advertising and product
