Serotta is forming a comprehensive cycling ergonomics institute, the Serotta International Cycling Institute. The company will combine research and cycling knowledge to educate bicycle retailers and cyclists worldwide. The new institute underscores Serott
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Gebhard Resigns from Columbia; McCormick Takes Over Footwear
Brad Gebhard, Vice President of Footwear for Columbia Sportswear, has resigned his position to pursue other opportunities. The company announced that a search will begin immediately for Gebhard's replacement and that in the interim the Company's
Department of Defence ends Wind Power Road Block
Following a missed deadline, and in response to a lawsuit
from Sierra Club, the Defense Department released their Congressionally mandated study on national security impacts of windmills. While the report appears to downplay the effectiveness of current m
Nike Launches Armstrong Marketing Campaign for NY Marathon
To mark the 10th anniversary of the day when he was diagnosed with cancer – October 2nd (10/2) – Lance Armstrong and Nike, will launch the “Run Like Lance Challenge,” created to support Armstrong and track his miles as he trains for the 2006 New York City
Saks Completes Parisian Sale
Saks Incorporated has completed the sale of Parisian to Belk, Inc. for a total purchase price of approximately $285 million in cash…
ORC Industries to Acquire Bell Canoe Works
ORC Industries announced the signing of an agreement with Ted Bell to acquire the assets of Bell Canoe Works of Princeton, Minnesota. Bell’s manufacturing operation will be moved to the ORC complex in LaCrosse, Wisconsin and become part of the company’s g
Reschke Appointed ispo International Exhibition Director
Stefan Reschke is taking on the newly created position of ispo International Exhibition Director within the ispo Group and will thus be responsible for ispo Russia too as well as ispo china.
Eureka!’s Freedom Tent Wins da Vinci Award
Eureka!'s Freedom Tent has been awarded the prestigious da Vinci Award® by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Michigan Chapter, for its design, which provides increased access and independence for people with disabilities. The da Vinci Awards®
NSGA: Athletic Footwear Sales Climb
Retail sales of athletic footwear rose 9.8% during the six-month period, October 2005 through March 2006, according to newly released data from the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Sales for the six-month reporting period were $6.08 billion ver
Kellwood Creates New Corporate Marketing Team
Kellwood Company has created a new corporate marketing function. Pat Burns, currently vice president of strategic planning and new business development, will assume responsibility for corporate marketing in addition to his current responsibilities. In sup
Execute Sports Taps Body Glove Vet as VP of Sales
Execute Sports, Inc. has hired Celeste Berouty as the Vice President of Sales. Ms. Berouty formerly served as Director of Sales, Wetsuit Division at Body Glove Wetsuit Co…
Igloo Appoints Clark as Sr. HR Director
Igloo Products Corporation appointed G. Michael Clark as its Senior Director of Human Resources, with full responsibility for all of the company's Human Resource functions. He will be reporting to CEO, Jim Morley…
Interbike’s OutDoor Demo Begins
Interbike’s OutDoor Demo starts today in Boulder City Nevada’s Boot Leg Canyon with 61,200 square feet of outdoor exhibit space filled with more than 130 bicycle and accessory manufacturers, the largest ever in Interbike’s 25-year history…
Veltec Inks Development Partnership with Cole
Veltec Sports entereed into a Joint Development Partnership (JDP) with wheel manufacturer Cole USA.
The project will bring Cole's patented DSA (Dynamic Spoke Alignment) technology for road and MTB wheels to market in North America for the first time.
Gramicci Sees Successful OR Summer Market
Gramicci launched a complete branding effort at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market last August that seems to be paying off. After the introduction of its expanded Spring ’07 product line developed by its new team of designers and a full schedule of appoin
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