The Board of Directors of HO Sports Company, Inc. has recently appointed several new officers. Bob McKeeman is the new vice president opperations. Sharon McMullen is now vice president finance & information systems. Sherri Miller is the vice president sou
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Under Armour Shareholders to Sell 6.8 million Shares
Under Armour, Inc. filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed offering of 6,815,165 shares of its common stock. This filing was made pursuant to a registration rights agreement between the Company and Rosewoo
Pacific Cycle Sales Drop 7%; Dorel Earnings Fall
Dorel Industries Inc. first quarter net income was $24.2 million or 74 cents per diluted share compared to $27.2 million or 83 cents per diluted share a year ago. First quarter revenue was $451.0 million, down from $471.9 million last year. First quarter
Intrawest Reports Double Digit Q3 Revenue Increase
For the third quarter ended March 31, 2006 Intrawest Corporation reported a 25% increase in Total Company EBITDA to $136.5 million from $109.5 million during the same period last year due mainly to the closing of the first phase of the sale of a majority
Phoenix Footwear CEO Resigns
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. has accepted the resignation of President and Chief Executive Officer, Rick White. Mr. White is departing to pursue entrepreneurial interests, but has agreed to consult with Phoenix Footwear during a leadership transition peri
OIWC Seeks Nominations for First Ascent Award
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) is seeking nominations for the second annual OIWC First Ascent Award. This award recognizes a woman new to the industry who demonstrates strong potential for leadership. The winner will be rewarded with a sc
Smooth Fitness Hires New COO
Smooth Fitness has hired Marc Cerceo as the company’s COO. Cerceo most recently held the same position with Pat Croce and Company. Previously, he was CEO of the Philadelphia chapter of the American Red Cross. Cerceo brings more than two decades of experie
Marker Moves Warehouse to Reno
Marker Ltd. will move their warehouse from Salt Lake City to an all new distribution center in Reno, Nevada. The move will take place during the month of May, and the new distribution center will be operational by June 1, 2006. Distribution will begin i
CITA Expands Ski and Snowboard Pant Quota Exemption
The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements, an interagency committee chaired by the US Department of Commerce, sent a letter to Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and SnowSports Industries America (SIA) recently informing the industry that
Hooked On The Outdoors to Cease Publication
After eight years, Hooked on the Outdoors Magazine is officially ceasing publication. “We are making this announcement with much remorse and sadness. The outdoor marketplace is losing a great publication and brand—one that certainly gave back more than an
Thule Acquires German Trailer Rental Company
Thule has acquired anhaenger-center.com, a leading German rental trailer company. Anhaenger-center.com is family owned. The company is based in Neu Ulm showing annual sales of € 2.5 million ($3.1 mm) with good profitability.
Van Dine Forms Consulting Firm
Van Dine & Partners is a newly launched consulting
company with a focus on strategic business development for footwear, apparel and active lifestyle consumer product brands. The partners include Scott McGuire, Jacqueline Lenox, Jenny Fredericks and Mario
K2 Technical Apparel Appoints Management Team
Mark Martin, President of both Marmot Mountain LLC, and the Technical Apparel Platform of K2 Inc., made several personnel appointments for the platform. The Technical Apparel Platform is the operating unit in the Apparel and Footwear Division of K2, Inc.
White Sierrs Hires New Midwest Reps; Pre-Season Up 40%
White Sierra has hired Judi and Rick Tice of Minnetonka, Minn. as the company's Midwest territory sales representatives. White Sierra is coming off a very strong Fall 06 selling season with an increase in bookings of 40% over last fall…
OIF Releases ‘The Hispanic Community and Outdoor Recreation’
Acknowledging the importance of engaging all Americans in active outdoor recreation, the Outdoor Industry Foundation released a study entitled “The Hispanic Community and Outdoor Recreation.” The Hispanic Community is currently the largest minority popula
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