The National Sporting Goods Association Board of Directors has elected A.J. Blanchard, EVP-Hardgoods of Academy Sports & Outdoors, as Treasurer/Chairman-Elect, replacing Doug Pearson, who resigned from the Board of Directors for business reasons. Pearson
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SIA Elects Boyer-Irwin as First Chairwoman
The SnowSports Industries America announced Wednesday that Diane Boyer-Irwin, president of SKEA, will assume the role of Chairwoman of the Board of Directors at its annual meeting taking place in Las Vegas during the SIA.05 SnowSports Show. Boyer-Irwin w
Asics Picks Up RW Editor’s Choice Award
For the third consecutive time, Runner’s World magazine has bestowed an ASICS running shoe with its prestigious ‘Editor’s Choice’ award. The GEL-1100 is honored in the Spring 2005 Shoe Guide (March 2005) that will hit newsstands in early February…
Marketing Manager/Table Games — Sportcraft
Sportcraft, Ltd is seeking a Marketing Manager, Table Games, reporting to the Director of Marketing and accountable to that executive for the performance of his/her duties. His/her primary objective will be to manage the table game business in ord
Account Development Director, Southeast — Saucony
Saucony, Inc., Peabody, MA seeks an experienced Account Development Director, Southeast. Strengthen brand, drive sales with top accounts. Focus on strategic partnering, promotion of product line compatibility. Develop effective sales, marketing
Account Development Director, Fashion — Saucony
Saucony, Inc., Peabody, MA seeks an experienced Account Development Director, Fashion. New position recreated to meet market demand for classic/retro boutique athletic fashion footwear. Reporting to VP Field Sales. We’re looking for some
SnowStamps Make a Mark at SIA ’05
On the accessory side, newly established SnowStamps replaceable ski pole baskets has generated some interest. The replacement baskets are designed to leave a molded imprint in the snow, working along the lines of a cookie-cutter. The initial line includes
4FRNT Launches All-mountain Line and Bindings
4FRNT Skis has taken its trend-setting free-ski brand in some new directions for ’05/06 with the introduction at SIA ’05 of the VCT line of all-mountain skis and its own brand of bindings. 4FRNT worked with pro skier Vincent Dorion to develop the design.
BOSS Takes a Look at the Apparel Line-up
The most prominent redline in the apparel categories is clearly embroidery. Bonfire has included several embroidered highlights on its men’s and women’s technical pieces. In addition the company is positioning some of its apparel lines a bit differently.
BOSS and Rennie Take a Look at Helmets
Boeri is repositioning itself as a higher-end specialty & boutique shop helmet brand with slightly higher price points and more of a “designer” feel to the product. With this repositioning, Boeri has introduced a fashion influence into its 2005/06 helmet
SportsNewsSource and Rennie Ink Content Partnership
Rennie Media and SportsNewsSource, LLC have joined forces to provide readers with daily coverage of the SIA.05 Show and Outdoor Retailer Winter Market being conducted over the course of the next two weeks. The partnership between the publishers of Ren
VF Announces New Supply Chain Positions
VF Corporation has announced organizational changes designed to leverage its supply chain capabilities and support its long-term growth plans. The Company recently announced that it has efforts underway that are expected to yield $100 million in savings o
Cybex Recognized as Top Performing Company on AMEX
Cybex International, Inc. announced that it has been recognized by the American Stock Exchange as being one of the top 50 stock performers for 2004. The premium brand exercise equipment manufacturer received congratulatory notification direct from the Ame
Jarden Names New President of Coleman
Jarden Corporation announced that Gary A. Kiedaisch has been named President of The Coleman Company, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, and a leader in the outdoor products market. He will be based at Coleman's Wichita, Kansas hea
Kellwood Cuts Fourth Quarter, Full Year Outlook
Kellwood Company announced that it expects sales in the fourth quarter to be approximately $585 million which is below the previous guidance of $600 million provided on December 2, 2004. Net earnings from continuing operations in the fourth quarter are ex
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