Bicycle parts distirubtor United Bicycle of Oregon has added an inside sales and customer service representative and a new outside rep to service its accounts along the I-5 corridor in Washington and Oregon…
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White Sierra Expands to Canada
White Sierra said it is expanding its distribution to Canada effective Fall 2008. The company announced Lenore Stronge of Vancouver, B.C. as its sales rep for the country. White Sierra's Fall 2008 collection is 30 percent larger than its last year�
OIA Names Award Finalists
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) named finalists for the 2008 Outdoor Industry Ambassador Award and Outdoor Industry Innovator Award. Winners will be announced at a kickoff breakfast Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in
Cycle Source launches Polaris Bike Line
Cycle Source Group has launched a line of Polaris and Victory bicycles, tricycles, and accessories as part of a long-term licensing agreement with Polaris Industries, the maker of snowmobiles, motorcycles and ATVs. The bikes range from $79.99 up to $336.9
SIA Attracts 72 Brands to New ECOsource Exhibit
More than 72 brands will be showcased at The SIA.08 SnowSports Trade Show's first ECOsource market segment exhibit in Las Vegas. ECOsource will feature suppliers embracing “green” initiatives, including brands made from recyclable or sustainable mate
Gramicci Hires Rep to Harness Fashion Trend
Gramicci apparel has added Tri Marketing Group sales agency to represent it in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana and Arkansas as part of its efforts to harness a growing emphasis on fashion in the outdoor industry. “Tri Marketing’s expertise will help ou
Central American Dri-release Licensee named
Optimer Performance Fibers has licensed its first Central American manufacturer to make Dri-release with FreshGuard moisture management fabrics. Textufil of San Salvador, El Salvador will initially offer polyester/cotton finished fabrics with their Siro D
GSI’s Lines up $75M Line of Credit
Sporting goods e-tailer juggernaut GSI Commerce said it had obtained a $75 million revolving secured line of credit it can use to acquire other companies. “This facility gives GSI additional flexibility to execute our strategy,” said Michael R. Conn, CFO
Dale of Norway Renews Deal with U.S. Teams
Dale of Norway said it will renew its agreement as the exclusive sweater supplier to the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding through 2012…
Sierra Designs, Ultimate Direction Pick Verde P.R.
Sierra Designs and Ultimate Direction have named Verde PR and Consulting of Louisville, Colo. as their new public relations agency of record. Verde will help with rebranding efforts undertaken by Sierra Designs President Paul Gagner. At Ultimate Direction
Delta Ups Q2 Estimates, Affirms FY ’08 Forecast
Delta Apparel, Inc. upped its sales guidance and lowered its estimate of losses for the second quarter ended Dec. 29, 2007 and affirmed its fiscal 2008 sales forecast. The company said a new textile plant in Honduras was on schedule and that it was penetr
EMS Names Vet as General Merchandise Manager
Eastern Mountain Sports, which is poised for its biggest store expansion in years, has named a 20-year veteran as VP, general merchandise manager. Ted Manning, will work closely with CEO Will Manzer and gear and apparel merchandise teams to oversee the bu
Buck Knives Taps Gerber Exec
Buck Knives has hired the former category/channel manager from competitor Gerber Legendary Blades as its new director of product develpment. Gil Butler will play a key role in extending the Buck brand into new product segments. Gerber has had success putt
Wal-Mart comps us 2.6 percent in December
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. said its comparable stores sales in the United States increased 2.6 percent for the five weeks ending Jan. 4, or just slightly below the rate recorded in the comparable period last year. Domestic sales for the period grew 5.6 percent
Macy’s December Sales Weaker Than Expected
Macy's, Inc. said its same store sales fell 7.9% on a 7.4% decline in net sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 5. The comp results were below guidance of -4% to -7%, but Macy's said its same-store sales were down only 1.1% for the combined Novemb
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