SPY, the Southern Calif.-based purveyor of technical sunglasses, goggles and prescription eyewear, has joined USA Cycling as an official sponsor…
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California State Parks Foundation Launches PSAs
The California State Parks Foundation (CSPF) is launching a series of television public service announcements (PSAs) that will air statewide with the tagline 'Defend What's Yours.' The new public awareness effort aims to empower citizen act
Zappos.com Targeted in Cyber Attack
Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh told the online retailers 24 million customers Sunday that the company was the victim of a cyber attack, but that the database that stores customers’ critical credit card and other payment data was not affected or accessed.
Vail Resorts Media Unit Buys Europe’s Most Visited Snow Sports Website
Mountain News Corporation (MNC), publisher of OnTheSnow, is acquiring Skiinfo, Europe's most visited snow sports website. This acquisition will increase Mountain News Corporation's reach in key European ski markets and creates a total audience
OIA Expands Outdoor University Offerings for Vendors and Retailers
Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) announced today that it is expanding its popular Outdoor University® program in 2012, quadrupling the number of live webinars it offers while also providing access to more recorded sessions on its Web site…
Gramicci Creates New Sales Position to Support Dealers
Gramicci has hired Lori Nuss to fill the new position of U.S. regional manager of sales, where she will manage mountain state sales and maximize brand exposure in Gramicci growth regions. Gramicci created the positions to better serve its growing number o
Haiku by Sharon Eisenhauer Adds Two Staff
Haiku by Sharon Eisenhauer, Inc., which makes bags and other accessories for women, has added Eva Farah and Jenn Knaus, to its growing internal team…
OIA Names Avery Stonich Communications Manager
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has hired Avery Stonich as communications manager. With this new position, the OIA communications department grows to three full-time employees, reflecting the association’s commitment to better serve the membershi
Dahlgren Footwear Adds Reps in New England and Southeast
Dahlgren Footwear, designers and manufacturers of the worlds most technical socks, is pleased to announce the addition of new sales representation in the New England and Southeast sales territories…
Deadline for National Bike Week Scholarship Approaching
The deadline for submitting an application for a scholarship of up to $1,000 to attend the National Bike Summit is Jan. 30, according to the National Bike Dealers Association, or NBDA…
CPSC Panel to Address Phthalate Risks Feb. 1
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) invites the public to listen in live to the seventh meeting of the Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel (CHAP) Feb 1. as it discusses its progress toward completing its analysis of potential risks from phthalates and
Halfords Reports Q3 Leisure Revenues Rose 9.7 Percent
U.K. retailer Halfords reported its Leisure revenues rose 9.7 percent in the quarter ended Dec. 30, compared to the same quarter in 2010, thanks in part to warm weather boosting sales of bicycles…
Moosejaw to Unveil Massachusetts Store March 3
Moosejaw said staff at its newest brick-and-mortar store will use iPads and mobile POS systems so they can engage customers with online product reviews, check inventory at Moosejaw.com and then check out customers from the floor. The company will celebrat
Hi-Tec Sports Names Gebhard as U.S. CEO
Hi-Tec Sports appointed Brad Gebhard as CEO of U.S. subsidiary. He will be leading the Amsterdam, Netherlands-based company’s two brands in the US market, Hi-Tec Sports USA and Magnum USA. His appointment is effective…
Gagner to Manage The SportsOneSource Group’s New Sports and Outdoor Group
The SportsOneSource Group has appointed sporting goods and outdoor industry veteran Paul Gagner as president of the newly formed Sports & Outdoor Group. Gagner, who joined The SportsOneSource Group in October 2010, was named VP and general manager for the
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