Richard (Rick) White has joined Imperial Headwear, Inc. as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. White was most recently Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Footwear Group Inc. Prior to Phoenix, Mr. White held leadership positions at Major League Baseball,
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SIA Honors Reps with New Award
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is proud to announce the introduction of the first-ever SIA SnowSports Regional Rep of the Year Award. This award will recognize those sales reps in the snow sports industry that have successfully fostered relationship
Miôn Received Two IDEA Awards
Miôn Footwear received two Bronze medal awards in the 2006 Industrial Design Excellence Award (IDEA) competition, a celebration of the best product designs of the year. IDEA is co-sponsored by BusinessWeek Magazine and the Industrial Designers Society of
Highgear Inks Deal with NSP, PSIA, and AASI
Highgear signed a three year agreement with the National Ski Patrol (NSP), the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). Under this agreement, Highgear will become the exclusive official
NSGA: Pacific States Lag Behind in Sporting Goods Sales
In the Pacific states – WA, OR, CA, AK HI – overall sporting goods store sales grew 21.4% from the 1997 Census versus total U.S. growth of 23.5%. Sales for 2002 in the Pacific states reached $4.71 billion. Of that amount, $2.31 billion moved through full-
Johnson Outdoors Plant Closed Until August; New Military Contract
Johnson Outdoors Inc. management reported that an initial inspection indicates that damage and losses related to the flooding and temporary closure of its Binghamton, New York plant and administrative offices will exceed $1.2 million, the loss level at wh
West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium Offers Signing Services
The Trade Association of Paddlesports and the West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium are happy to announce Signing Service for the Hearing Impaired sponsored by Aquabound Paddles…
Continental Divide Trail Receives $1.2 Million in Federal Funding
Continental Divide Trail Alliance’s efforts to complete the National Scenic Trail received a significant boost thanks to the support of Senator Wayne Allard (R-Colo.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and members of the U.S. House of Repre
Puma Sees Strong World Cup Results
With the World Cup coming to an end, PUMA draws a very positive conclusion of its activities, results and brand visibility during the past four weeks. Not only is PUMA the dominant kit supplier with 12 teams showing the strongest brand visibility on the p
SGMA: PEP Needs Help on Capitol Hill
Physical Education needs assistance on Capitol Hill. According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA), the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) is in danger of having its funding severely cut. This bill desperately needs help
SGMA: Extreme Sports Show Strong Appeal
According to SGMA, extreme sports are always ‘in-season.’ Whether it’s warm and sunny; cool and windy; or cold and dry, at least one, two or more extreme sports are on the recreational calendars of active-minded Americans. The lates edition of the Supers
Gildan Completes Kentucky Derby Acquisition
Gildan Activewear Inc. completed the acquisition of Kentucky Derby Hosiery Co., Inc., effective July 6, 2006. Gildan had previously announced on June 20, 2006 that it had entered into an agreement to acquire Kentucky Derby Hosiery…
Whitewater Hall of Fame to Announce Newest Members
The International Whitewater Hall of Fame will announce the names of its newest inductees at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. This announcement concludes a six-month nomination process that began in February. Elections are currently underway by a 45-
Burton Takes Home Three Apex Awards
The 2007 Burton AK Expedition Fleece, AK Fleece Pant, and AK Midweight First Layer Top and Bottom recently claimed three separate Polartec Apex Awards, which are presented to North American and European companies that make the most outstanding Polartec® b
Freestyle Hires New Brand Director and Sales Manager
Freestyle has hired Muriel Spoorenberg as brand director and Will Cox as national sales manager. Spoorenberg was hired as the brand director for Freestyle to create synergy and cohesion between all departments and to plan and facilitate the brand strategy
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