John Forzani Retires; Remains on Forzani Board

The Forzani Group Ltd. announced that John Forzani will retire from his position as full-time Executive Chairman after the end of the current fiscal year. He will remain on the board of directors in the role of Chairman.

Brooks to Sponsor SEAFAIR Sports Festival

Brooks Sports, Inc. inked a deal as the Official Running Shoe and Apparel Sponsor of SEAFAIR Sports. The recently signed sponsorship agreement gives hometown company Brooks exclusivity in the running shoe and apparel category for SEAFAIR’s Marathon, Triat

RadarGolf Assembles Advisory Board

RadarGolf announced the addition of four new executives to its Advisory Board. The company is adding key advisers as it develops next generation technology for golf and other industries.

NBA Drops Spalding’s New Synthetic Game Ball

In a memo issued to players, the NBA stated that it will stop the use of Spalding’s new synthetic ball and return to the traditional leather on January 1. The decision comes two weeks after the National basketball Players Association filed a grievance wit

Pacific Outdoor Equipment Hires Cook to PR/Marketing Team

Pacific Outdoor Equipment has added Jake Cook to their Marketing/PR team. Cook will focus on growing the Bozeman, Montana based company’s brand exposure and work with media representatives to help educate consumer’s on the benefits of POE’s technology to

The Walking Company to Open New Jersey Store

The Walking Company, Inc. will open its new store in Princeton, New Jersey on Friday, December 15. The Walking Company currently has New Jersey locations in Short Hills, Cherry Hill, Paramus, Freehold and the recently opened store on the Boardwalk in Atla

West Marine Hires Moran as CFO

Thomas Moran is joining West Marine as Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President – Finance, and Assistant Secretary, effective January 8, 2007. Mr. Moran brings to West Marine 20 years of experience and a demonstrated ability in strategic and financi

Al Gore Speaks at Clif Bar Employee Meeting

Clif Bar & Co. received a surprise visit Friday from former Vice President Al Gore, whose inspiring talk about global warming coincided with the launch of the eco-focused food company’s groundbreaking Cool Commute program. Cool Commute is the nation’s fir

FeelFree Kayak Opens New Bankok Factory

Feelfree Kayak transitioned to a new production facility in Bangkok, Thailand. This multi-storied, state of the art facility houses production Feelfree Kayaks as well as Feelfree Waterproof Gear and Accessories…

Hat World to Acquire Hat Shack in $18 Million Deal

Genesco Inc.'s Hat World subsidiary has entered into an agreement to acquire Hat Shack, Inc. The Marietta, Ga.-based Hat retail chain operates 49 retail headwear stores located in 10 states, primarily in the southeastern United States. The purchase p

Vail Resort’s Fiscal Q1 EPS Flat on 33% Revenue Gain

Vail Resorts, Inc. first quarter of fiscal 2007 total revenues increased $28.1 million, or 32.9% to $113.5 million from $85.4 million for the comparable period last fiscal year. Loss from operations for the quarter increased $1.0 million, or 2.0%, to a lo

Miōn to Operate as Carbon Neutral Brand

Miōn footwear will operate as a carbon neutral brand in 2007 and beyond. The brand formulated this goal to operate as a carbon neutral company just prior to the European Outdoor Show in Friedrichshafen, Germany and the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market