TRAK Kayaks Inc., which sees a big market for urban kayaking, has named Blue Ocean Strategy consultant Robert Schmidt as VP of sales and marketing. As Canada's first certified Blue Ocean strategist, Schmidt specialized in helping companies find uncon
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La Sportiva Partners with Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
La Sportiva North America will become a vendor partner next year to the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance. In a cross promotion, consumers buying a pair of Mountain Running or Hiking shoes from a Grassroots retailer will be able to donate $1 from their purchase
Granite Gear Appoints PR Firm
Granite Gear appointed Denny, ink. as its public relations agency of record. Denny, ink. will oversee all public relations initiatives for the northern Minnesota-based manufacturer of environmentally designed outdoor gear…
Sports Chalet’s Q1 Sales Dip 4.8% on 11.1% Lower Comps
Sports Chalet Inc. said sales in the first quarter fell 4.8% on an 11.1% decline in same-store sales. The Southern California-based retailer acknowledged new store openings by itself and competitors cannibalized sales. Gross margins declined 250 basis poi
Former VF Exec Named CFO at Jarden Outdoor
Former VF Corp. executive Michael J. Rees has been named to the newly created position of Chief Financial Officer of Jarden Outdoor Solutions (JOS). In his role, Rees will be responsible for the strategic leadership and financial consolidation of all the
Asia Outdoor To Start Wednesday with 241 Exhibitors
The third Asia Outdoor trade show in Nanjing, China, which runs Wednesday through Sunday (July 30-Aug. 2), has drawn 241 international exhibitors, up 16.4% from a year ago. The show, expected to draw 10,000, will feature a first ever climbing competition
SCARPA Adds Three Reps in United States
SCARPA North America this week added new sales representation in three territories: California and the southwest; Great Lakes; and the Midwest. The additions grow SCARPA North America’s sales rep force to a total of 23 people in 10 territories…
Sea Otter Classic to Host Dealer Conference through 2011
The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA) has signed a three-year agreement with the Sea Otter Classic to host its annual Bicycle Leadership Conference (BLC) in conjunction with the cycling festival through 2011…
Recall: New England Ropes/Lines
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and New England Ropes of Fall River, MA. announced a voluntary recall of Maxim Apogee and Maxim Pinnacle Dynamic Climbing Lines/Ropes. While no injuries have been reported, the company is advising consumers to i
Consumer Confidence Remains Weak
Consumers' outlook, while slightly improved from last month, continues to be very pessimistic, according to the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index released Tuesday. Consumers anticipating business conditions to worsen over the next six months
Hanesbrands Earnings Soar Despite 4.4% Sales Decline
Hanesbrands Inc. said earnings increased on lower earnings due to difficult retail conditions and later shipments of back-to-school product. Net sales reached $636.3 million for the second quarter ended June 30, down 4.4% from the same period a year earli
“I Will” Campaign to Launch at OR Summer Market
The Outdoor Foundation is challenging members of the outdoor sporting goods industry to sign a pledge at the OR Summer Market next month in which they promise to take two kids outside at least once in the next year to promote outdoor recreation…
Conservation Alliance Elects Two Board Members
The Conservation Alliance membership elected Adam Chamberlain, director of marketing for Black Diamond Equipment, and Gareth Martins, director of marketing for Osprey Packs, to serve on its board of directors…
Ogden Offers $40K to Lure Outdoor Ventures
Ogden City, Utah is accepting entries for its inaugural “Concept to Company” contest, which aims to attract new product ideas and new companies to Ogden’s burgeoning outdoor recreation business environment. The contest is open to any Utah-based inventor o
Kellwood Replaces Women’s Apparel Exec
Kellwood Company appointed Michael W. Kramer as president and CEO of its women’s clothing business, effective Aug. 18, 2008. Kramer will assume his post from Robert C. Skinner, Jr., formerly chairman, president and CEO, who will resign from Kellwood to pu
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