Recreational Equipment, Inc. has selected Lauth Property Group, LLC to design and construct REI's eastern region distribution center in Bedford, Pa. REI's new 400,000 square-foot distribution facility, located in Bedford, Pa., will measure appro
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Yakima Launches Comprehensive Marketing Campaign
Yakima unveiled a comprehensive marketing campaign for 2006, including a redesigned Web site, featuring an enhanced vehicle rack configurator, a fresh advertising campaign, an interactive product catalog and a point of purchase program supporting the Grou
Teva Inks Deal with 3point5 and Franklin Resource Group
In 2006, Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, will join forces with 3point5 and Franklin Resource Group to strengthen their commitment at the retail level. 3point5 is an on-line community of retail sales individuals, retailers, and manufacture
Hind Appoints New GM, Product Director and Sr. Designer
Hind, a subsidiary of The Stride Rite Corporation, appointed Todd Dalhausser as General Manager, effective March 13th. He will report to Richie Woodworth, President, Tommy Hilfiger Footwear, another subsidiary of The Stride Rite Corporation. Other appoint
Metcalfe and Neville Take New Roles at Saucony
The Stride Rite Corporation promoted Michael Metcalfe to General Manager of Saucony, and Shawn Neville to Group President, Keds and Saucony, effective immediately. Metcalfe has been a key player in the athletic footwear industry for over two decades, with
Golf Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group Sees More Success in China
On 10 February 2006, Shanghai's Second Intermediate People's Court convicted Xie Fu Ping, a golf retailer in Shanghai of selling counterfeit products bearing registered trademarks of members of the U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Wor
Lotto Names Licensee for Indonesia
Lotto Sport Italia has appointed PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP) as its exclusive licensee for Indonesia until the end of 2010. Lotto Sport Italia aims to launch the brand in Indonesia and to establish itself as a “leading sports brand,” particularly surrou
TimBuk2 Hires Gargantua Designs for Marketing
Timbuk2 has awarded its branding and marketing account to Gargantua Design, the design and branding unit of Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners. Gargantua will create a total branding identify for the company’s growing product line including the creation of m
Paddlesport 2006 Returns in March
Paddlesport 2006, a kayak, canoe and outdoor consumer expo presented by The Jersey Paddler will be held March 24, 25 & 26, 2006 at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ. Over 100 exhibitors will gather together under the same roof to present new
REI Hires New VP, General Counsel
Recreational Equipment, Inc. hired Catherine Walker to the
position of vice president, general counsel and corporate
secretary. As vice president, general counsel, Walker will oversee the company's legal issues, provide legal guidance and counsel t
Keen Names Bartels VP of Sales
Keen Footwear has named Tim Bartels as Vice President of Sales. His appointment is effective immediately. Bartels is a Senior Management Executive with 24 years of industry experience in both the Footwear and Action Sports Industries. He most recently com
Yue Yuen Sees Fiscal Q1 Sales and Profits Climb
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2005 turnover increased by 17.6% to $878.0 million and net profit increased by 16.0% year-on-year to $85.9 million. Due to the adoption of new Hong Kong Financial Reporting Sta
Osprey Launches New Conservation Program
Osprey Packs, Inc. requires a mandatory $2 donation to featured organizations on their industry pro-deal, store employee and demo-pack forms. The program generates awareness among outdoor industry employees and additional funding for these superb environm
REI Promotes Hopkins and Spangler
Recreational Equipment, Inc. has appointed Janet Hopkins and Tim Spangler to the company's recently created retail
store regional vice president positions. Hopkins and Spangler, both of whom currently serve as members of REI's retail leadershi
VAUDE acquires Edelrid
VAUDE has acquired the Edelmann + Ridder GmbH & Co. KG, best known for he Edelrid brand of climbin ropes. Edelrid, the specialist for climbing equipment, specifically manufacturing ropes and climbing harnesses, further rounds out VAUDE’s product offering.
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