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
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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
Johnson Appointed New Balance Sports Monitors’ Sales Director
Highgear hired Chris Johnson as National Sales Director for the newly developed brand, New Balance Sports Monitors. Johnson comes to Highgear with more than twenty years experience in the Sporting Goods Industry. Prior to joining Highgear he spent five ye
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
OIA Scores Major Victories During Final Votes of 109th Congress
Outdoor Industry Association scored a series of major victories on Capitol Hill recently. Congress has approved legislation that for the first-time provides a permanent source of funding for local parks and trails. The precedent-setting legislation establ
Westcomb Wins ISPO BrandNew Award
After sorting through 231 nominations from 23 countries, the 18 judges of the the ISPO BrandNew Awards named Westcomb Outerwear, Inc. as the winner of the 2007 award in the Sportswear category. This is the second international nod in as many years for the
GBMI Creates U.K. Subsidiary
Global Brand Marketing Inc. is organizing its operations in the United Kingdom in order to establish direct control over its wholesale distribution, merchandising and marketing in that region. In addition, GBMI has hired Steven Price Brown to head up GBMI
Forzani Sees Strong Third Quarter; Comps Increase 7.7%
The Forzani Group Ltd. net earnings for the third quarter were $11.9 million, or 35 cents per share, compared to the prior year's third quarter of $6.5 million, or 20 cents per share, an 83.1% increase in profits and a 75.0% increase in earnings per
Heelys IPO Skates Ahead of Expectations
Heelys IPO officially launched on Thursday and the market priced the 6.425 million share offering well above original estimates. The offering was expected to sell for $16-$18 per share but sold for $21 per share, raising almost $135 million…
Dick’s Sporting Goods and NFL Team Up for Holiday Giving
A special holiday shopping event, co-sponsored by several NFL teams, is scheduled to take place in Dick's Sporting Goods stores throughout December. The event gives approximately 50 underprivileged kids in each community MVP status through a special
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