Sugoi announced that, effective June 26th, Kirby Wirchenko will take on the newly-created role of Canadian Sales Manager. Kirby brings a strong Specialty Run background to the position, having spent the last seven years as General Manager of Brainsport Th
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Vail Resorts Hitting on All Cylinders in Fiscal Q3
Vail Resorts, Inc. Resort revenue, the combination of Mountain and Lodging revenues, rose $21.2 million, or 6.8%, to $334.3 million. Resort expense increased 2.5% to $179.9 million, up $4.4 million. Third quarter Resort Reported EBITDA rose $17.1 million
Cabela’s and U.S. Bank Partner to Offer Check Card
U.S. Bank and Cabela's have partnered to introduce the Cabela's Visa Check Card, issued by U.S. Bank. The card rewards cardholders with Cabela's Check Card Points for signature (non-PIN) purchases made with the card at Cabela's or any
OIWC Adds Two New Directors
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition welcomed Jennifer Wittman and Megan Tompkins to its Board of Directors. Jen Wittman is the current Manager of Events and Partnerships with Outside Magazine. Megan Tompkins is the Editor of Bicycle Retailer and Indu
Johnson Outdoors Recalls Scubapro X650 Second Stage Regulators
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Scubapro, is recalling about 670 Scubapro X650 Second Stage Regulator. A manufacturing error could cause the main housing of some regulators to change shape over time, which could cause the
USSA Names New COO
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) has named Richard Coe as its new chief operating officer, according to USSA President and CEO Bill Marolt. Coe will replace Bill Gorton who has been scheduled to leave USSA July 15. Gorton had served in that r
Ruch Elected Chairman of the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee
Randy Ruch, CEO of Schuylkill Valley Sports in Pottstown, Pa., has been elected Chairman of the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee. He succeeds Mickey Newsome, Chairman & CEO of Hibbett Sporting Goods, Birmingham, Ala., who had been chairman o
NSGA Management Conference Sees Strong Turnout
With nearly 450 sporting goods industry leaders in attendance, the 42nd Annual NSGA Management Conference and 8th Annual Team Dealer Summit – held at The Westin La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas – provided retailers, dealers, manufacturers and
Lotto 2005 Sales Flat; 2006 Trending Positive
Lotto Sport Italia S.p.A. 2005 revenues were flat at €257 million ($320.0 mm) in spite of the recession in the Italian market which has curbed growth of the brand. The Company has managed to make up for the slower domestic performance with its exports. 20
G-III Q1 Loss Expands Due to Acquisitions
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. fiscal 2007 first quarter net sales were $14.4 million with a net loss of $8.9 million, or 72 cents per share, compared to net sales of $13.8 million and a net loss of $4.7 million, or 43 cents per share, during the comparable pe
Huang Joins Patagonia as VP of Design, Development and Merchandising
Patagonia, Inc. hired Damien Huang as the company’s Vice President of Design, Development and Merchandising. Drawing upon his ten-year tenure in the outdoor industry, Damien will provide positive leadership and direction to Patagonia’s Design, Developmen
Conservation Alliance Lobbies D.C. for California Wilderness
Representatives from five outdoor industry companies met with Congressional offices to discuss the economic value of new Wilderness designations in California. The Washington, DC visit on May 21-22, organized by The Conservation Alliance and the Californi
REI to Relocate Niles Store to Northbrook
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to relocate its store in Niles, Illinois, near Chicago, five miles north to Northbrook in the spring of 2007. The new store will be in North Shore Village at the intersection of Willow Road and Waukegan Road, near Inters
Cascade Designs Taps European VP for New President
Cascade Designs Inc. appointed Joe Mc Swiney as President. Mc Swiney will replace company founder John Burroughs, currently serving as Interim President. Burroughs will continue his role as Chairman of the Board. Prior to this appointment, Mc Swiney serve
Legacy Paddlesports Adds New Sales Rep
Legacy Paddlesports LLC has hired angling expert Jimbo Meador to its sales, marketing and R&D team. Meador, who has spent his lifetime living, breathing and working with fishing-related product and services, has been featured in nationally distributed an
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