Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. will develop a new line of alpine touring and telemark ski boots. This is a logical step for Black Diamond, which has been both SCARPA's North American distributor as well as its primary driver in terms of telemark ski bo
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GSI Outdoors Acquires Thrive; Glavin Takes Over Sales and Marketing
Don Scott, co-owner of GSI Outdoors, announced the addition of Mike Glavin to their management team in the new position of director of sales and marketing. In a joint move, GSI has acquired Glavin’s start-up company of designer outdoor cutlery, Thrive, wh
Prime Rate Inks Deal With Best Ski Weather
Prime Rate Investors, Inc. has retained the services of Best Ski Weather to be the exclusive weather provider for the Company's wholly owned subsidiary Stowe TV-10. Best Ski Weather is the leading national mountain-specific weather service provider a
Burns Promoted to VP of Strategic Planning and New Business at Kellwood
Patrick J. Burns was named Kellwood vice president of strategic planning and new business development. He joined Kellwood in 2002 as president of Gerber Childrenswear. Before Kellwood, he spent 14 years with Sara Lee implementing long-range plans maximizi
ground Apparel Inks Deal with Mountain Link
ground inked a new partnership with with the international guide service, Mountain LinK LLC. ground recently celebrated it’s third birthday and views this new relationship as one of the brands' major achievements. Mountain Link LLC. founded by Robert
DiMarco Golf Joins Forzani’s Franchise Division
Beginning in March, DiMarco Golf will be operating under FGL's franchise banner, Nevada Bob's Golf. Originating in 1969 as “The Club Clinic”, DiMarco Golf has been on the forefront of the golf scene in Canada for some 35 years. The original DiMa
Shock Doctor Hires Three New Sales Agencies
Shock Doctor Protective Insoles has appointed three new sales organizations in New England, the Southeast, and in California. Each one will oversee Shock Doctor’s sales and marketing efforts in their respective territories. Light Speed Sales Agency will s
Hilton to Sponsor U.S. Olympic Ski and Snowboard Teams
The Hilton Family of Hotels is sponsoring the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding. The agreement will give U.S. Olympic hopefuls the needed support leading up to the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy…
Stride Rite Slips Into Red in Q4; Saucony Helps Drive 13% Sales Increase
The Stride Rite Corporation net sales for the fourth quarter were $131.7 million, an increase of 13% compared to the same period in the prior year. Fiscal 2005 contained one extra week in the fourth quarter and also included $23.2 million of Saucony net s
Phoenix Footwear Alters Altama Acquisition Agreement
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. announced that on January 8, 2006, Phoenix and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Altama Delta Corporation, entered into an agreement with W. Whitlow Wyatt which modified the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement dated June 15, 2004
Environmental Assault Continues in Alaska
Ignoring vocal opposition from Alaska natives,
scientists and sportsmen, the U.S. Government opened the Teshekpuk Lake Special Area for oil leasing in Northwestern
Alaska. The decision repeals the last remaining protections for critical waterfowl and big
OR Winter Market to Host 2nd Annual Fashion Show
Following last year’s successful debut, Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006 will feature the 2nd Annual Winter Market Fashion Show at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah from January 28 to January 31. Exhibitors ranging from global manufacturers to s
Saucony Grid Hurricane 8 Wins Runner’s World Editor’s Choice
Runner’s World awarded the Editor’s Choice Award to the Saucony Grid Hurricane 8 in the magazine’s March 2006 “Shoe Buyer’s Guide.”
Chain Stores See SnowSports Sales Climb 8%
According to the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Retail Audit, wintersports sales at chain stores were up 8% compared to last season. In dollars, that translates to $156.1 million in sales compared to $145.2 million for the same period last season. U
Specialty SnowSports Sales Climb 8%
According to the SnowSports Industries America Retail Audit, sales at specialty ski and snowboard shops were up 8% in dollars compared to last season. In dollars, that translates to $540.9 million in sales compared to $502.6 million in 2004. Unit sales
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