More than 2,700 of the fly fishing industry’s most motivated and knowledgeable business people converged on Denver for FlyFishing Retailer 2006. Compared to last year, the 2006 show was a smaller event. 1,691 exhibitors made the trip to Denver this year,
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Hestra Promotes Steinberg to Director of Marketing
Hestra USA promoted Melanie Steinberg from Operations and Customer Service Manager to Director of Marketing and Operations for Hestra USA. In her new role, Melanie will be responsible for overseeing all marketing functions as well as other operational ta
Asia Outdoor Closes with Strong Attendance
The first Asia Outdoor reported a total of 6,743 trade visitors from China and other parts of Asia. Asia Outdoor is a partnership initiative of Messe Friedrichshafen and the Nanjing International Exhibition Centre, and ranks as the first outdoor industry
Conservation Alliance Raises over $10,000 at Keen OR Event
The Conservation Alliance raised $10,500 in under two hours at a fundraising event organized by Keen Footwear at the recent Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. The funds will support The Conservation Alliance’s efforts to protect wild places
Mountain Hardwear Supplements Product Development Team
Mountain Hardwear Inc., has made several new appointments within the company’s product development team. Tracey Mammolito is new to the team and has accepted the position of Mountainwear product manager. Dan Ramos has accepted the newly established positi
DSW Q2 Net Income Out-Paces Estimates
DSW Inc. net income was $15.3 million on net sales of $301.3 million for the second quarter, compared with net income of $9.3 million on net sales of $276.2 million for the comparable period last year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.35 for the second
Obituary: Chris Chesley, President of Badger Sporting Goods
Chris Chesley, 55, died yesterday in the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, Wis. Chesley was President of Badger Sporting Goods in Madison. Chris was a man of few words on most occasions. This was, however, not true if he was talking to a customer at Badger
REI’s Pittsburgh Stores Receives LEED Silver Certification
Less water, less electricity, minimal construction waste and an urban location on the reclaimed grounds once home to a steel mill all helped REI's new Pittsburgh store reduce its environmental impact. Recreational Equipment, Inc. implimented several
Interbike to be Largest Ever
Interbike's annual OutDoor Demo and International Bicycle Expo, to be held September 25-29, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada, will be the largest in its 25-year history. The indoor portion of the show, the International Bicycle Expo, boasts 305,700 net-sold
Veltec’s Managing Director Involved in Car-Bike Collision
Veltec Managing Director Josh Greenberg was involved in a collision with a motorist during his regular morning bike ride Tuesday as he descended Monterey's Olmstead road
following a steep climb. Greenberg sustained two broken wrists and possibly othe
Dorsey Elected Executive Director of NSP
In a meeting held August 25 – 26 in Lakewood Colorado, the National Ski Patrol Board of Directors voted unanimously to name Mark Dorsey executive director of the NSP. Dorsey has been acting as interim executive director for the past eight months…
Fuel Prices Impact Middle America
76% of Americans believe gas prices will continue to climb, and an equally high percentage (77%) say they've had to cut back or change spending habits already because of their gas bills. While, 75% of Americans say they're still confident they&
Investment Group Acquires Field and Stream Licensing Business
A group of investors led by Barry Sternlicht, Michael Tewey and Larry Martin have purchased the Field & Stream Licenses Company and its trademark assets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The company will be based in Westport, Connecticut and r
Sport Chalet Ranked #1 in New Retail Study
Sport Chalet, Inc. was ranked the number one most desired retailer in the 2006 Retail Demand Today Report published by independent research company, Kanbay Research Institute. The study identifies the top performing retailers in 16 major retail categories
CamelBak Promotes Several Executives
CamelBak promoted several of its principal employees in the U.S. and internationally. Layne Rigney has been promoted to Vice President of Recreation Sales. Tom Andrews has been promoted to National Sales Manager for Domestic Recreation. Ron Glotzer has be
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