Outdoor Industry Foundation is calling on all outdoor retailers and manufacturers to participate in The Great American Backyard Campout scheduled for June 23, 2007 in communities around the country…
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3point5 Hires Robins as CEO
Online training company 3point5, Inc. has hired Duncan Robins as CEO. Robins led the reinvigoration of the Yakima brand as CEO and led the hockey, football and medical divisions of Easton Sports as a division manager. More recently, he was CEO of Californ
SGMA Spring Market Attracts Over 250 Exhibitors
Nearly 250 exhibitors have already committed to the SGMA Spring Market including Easton Sports, Mizuno and Wilson Sporting Goods. More than 70 companies have signed up to exhibit in the past two months, including Crocs, LifeGear, Diamond Sports, Hind Team
G-III Swings to Profitability in Q4
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. fourth quarter net sales increased 43.0% to $98.8 million from $69.1 million during the same period last year. The Company reported net income of $518,000, or three cents per diluted share, for the three-month period, compared to
Burton Hires New VP of Apparel
Burton Snowboards hired Gabrielle Sampietro as its first VP of Apparel, a newly created position that will head up the leading snowboard company’s four-season apparel business. Gabrielle will be based in Burton’s Irvine, California offices and will begin
ATTA Releases Adventure Travel Industry Survey Data
According to the first annual 2006 Adventure Travel Industry Survey, Practices and Trends by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA): women comprise the majority of adventure travelers worldwide; South America ranks highest in terms of increasing d
Cloudveil Opens New Retail Flagship Store
On the first day of spring, March 21st, Cloudveil will celebrate the opening of its flagship store in downtown Jackson, Wyoming. The 2400 square-foot retail space will showcase Cloudveil’s complete product range in a contemporary “western industrial” desi
Nite Ize Acquires Inka
Nite Ize, Inc. has completed the acquisition of the Inka brand of writing instruments. Both brands will benefit from their combined resources. Nite Ize has a well established infrastructure with manufacturing, operations and sales distribution. With this
Perry Ellis Inks Licensing Deal for Gotcha
Perry Ellis International, through its wholly-owned subsidiary PEI Licensing Inc., has entered into a new licensing agreement with ES Apparel Group Inc. for its Gotcha brand to launch a Boys' and Girls' collection for fall 2007…
Ulu Taps Chaco Reps
ULU Boots will leverage the relationships and experience of existing Chaco sales representatives from all territories. Consolidating the sales force also offers an opportunity for the rep agencies to round out their sales year with both summer and winte
The Athlete’s Foot Nets $9.9 Million in Revenues for 2006
NexCen Brands, Inc., parent company to The Athlete's Foot, reported that full year 2006 revenue at The Athlete's Foot was approximately $9.9 million. The Company owned TAF for less than two months in 2006 and recognized revenue of approximately
OIWC Sees Increased Support
Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition has seen a significant increase in both individual membership and corporate supporters. In just two years, OIWC has grown from 400 to 800 individual members and now serves women of the outdoor, ski, and cycling industr
Finish Line Taps Nordstrom Exec for Chief Merchant Role
The Finish Line, Inc. has appointed Samuel M. Sato as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandise Officer of Finish Line. In this role, the former Nordstrom exec will be responsible for all product lines, footwear, apparel and accessories for Finish Li
The Walking Co. to Open First San Francisco Store
The Walking Company will open its first store in San Francisco on Friday, March 23. The store will be located at San Francisco Center on Market Street, the newly reopened landmark located in the heart of the city.
Pacific Cycle’s CEO Announces Growth Plans
Pacific Cycle’s new CEO, Jeff Frehner, says he has plans that will bring more speed and focus to the company and its partners. A bicycle industry veteran, Frehner began his career in the bicycle industry as an attorney and Human Resources Director with QB
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