Manzella Productions Taps Fowler as Sales Manager

Glove maker Manzella Productions named Mike Fowler, former VP of operations for Uncle Dan's in Chicago, as its new national sales director. Fowler, who will continue to reside in Chicago, will be responsible for growing existing accounts and generati

Somnio Running Switches to Inside Rep Force

Somnio has moved from using independent sales reps in different parts of the country to hiring its own dedicated sales reps that will focus on both the specialty running and comfort shoe markets in all regions across the country…

Sale of Used Sports Gear Declined Again in 2009

Consumers purchased $952 million in used sporting goods equipment in 2009, according to a report just released by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). This was a 2% decline from $969 million in used equipment purchases in 2008…

Interbike Show Space Selling Fast

With just under three months until Interbike's International Bicycle Expo 2010, Interbike today announced net-sold, square-feet exhibit space at the Sands Convention and Expo Center has surpassed the 2009 show, with only limited amount…

Utah Ski and Snowboard Visits up 2%

The Utah ski and snowboard industry closed the 2009-10 winter season this past Sunday with a total of 4,048,153 skier days, up 2% from the 2008-09 season at 3,972,984. Visitation was boost by abundant and late powder…

Oil Spill Threat to Florida Lessens

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has suspended daily production of offshore Transocean/BP oil spill trajectory maps because a change in ocean currents has minimized impact risks to the Florida Keys and most of the Florida peninsula…