Sea to Summit USA hired Ryan Secrest to manage inventory and logistics. In this key position, Secrest will direct and coordinate demand planning, forecasting, purchasing, and the flow of product into and out of their Boulder sales and distribution facilit
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Coleman Taps Ex-Rossignol CEO for EMEA President
Bruno Cercley has been named President of Coleman EMEA, SAS, which includes Coleman’s operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The appointment was announced by Gary A. Kiedaisch, President and CEO of The Coleman Company. In his new position based
illumiNITE Wins Health Magazine’s Design Award
illumiNITE is a recipient of Health magazine’s 2006 “Best of Fitness” award. More than 1,000 products in six different categories from the national brands were nominated and tested. In the apparel category, the Women’s illumiNITE Aspira Softshell was nam
West Marine Fourth Quarter Comps Climb 3.9%
West Marine, Inc. reported that net sales for the fourth quarter were $124.8 million, an increase of 5.7% from net sales of $118.1 million a year ago. Comparable store sales for the fourth quarter of 2005 increased 3.9%, compared to a comparable store sal
Thule Offers Lifetime Warranty on all Racks
As a result of increased quality standards, performance testing and consumer satisfaction, Thule Inc. is ringing in the new year with a limited lifetime warranty for all Thule products purchased in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, effective January
Gramicci Parent Acquires New Apparel Company
Indosheen, Inc., a provider of knitwear design and sourcing services to the apparel trade, is being positioned for additional expansion by Buxbaum Group, the Calabasas, Calif.-based turnaround investor…
Everlast Launches Footwear in Europe
Everlast Worldwide Inc. expanded its licensing relationship with Globus Trading Group GmbH, based in Nuremberg, Germany. As a result of the signing of a new agreement, Globus will serve as Everlast's licensee for footwear in Continental Europe, exclu
New Era Launches ‘Cap of the World’ Program
New Era Cap Co., Inc., will join the ranks of “United Nations, Live Aid and Up With People” with the development of a unique way to bring cultures around the world just a little bit closer — one hat and one head at a time — with the launch of the “Offic
Dunham Launches New Ad Campaign
Dunham's created a new ad campaign for 2006. The “Hero” print ad campaign will highlight the brand's comfort story and “dedication to providing the outdoor enthusiast with the best fitting, most comfortable product possible.” According to the co
Hi-Tec Inks New Tennis Sponsorship
Hi-Tec Sports signed a new contract securing the Europe’s number 2 Men’s Singles Player Kenneth Jonassen. A native of Denmark, Jonassen will make his debut with Hi-Tec at the Copenhagen Masters Tournament between 27th and 29th December and is looking to
Smith Extends Brand into Helmets
Smith Optics is entering the helmet category with a full line of snow sports helmets for the 2006/2007 winter season. Smith will combine the function of goggle and helmet performance. Smith has entered into a long-term agreement working directly with a
Polartec Challenge Recipients Announced
Malden Mills announced the winners of the 2006 Polartec Challenge. The winners are Steve Graepel, Nico Mailaender, Warren McDonald and Kelly Cordes. Graepel will travel with partner Gabe Rogel into Alaska’s Fairweather Range. Mailander will navigate a fol
Wade Davis to Speak at Conservation Alliance Membership Meeting
Wade Davis, an anthropologist and National Geographic
Explorer-in-Residence, will be the guest speaker at the Conservation Alliance membership meeting at OR Winter Market. Davis will discuss the loss of native cultures and how conservation can help save c
Report: Online Spending Jumps 30% Over Holiday Season
The Goldman, Sachs & Co., Nielsen//NetRatings and Harris Interactive fifth annual Holiday eSpending Report revealed that online holiday shopping totaled $30.1 billion, excluding travel, during the 2005 holiday season – October 29 – December 23. This seaso
Darn Tough Vermont Adds New Sales Agencies
Darn Tough Vermont made some additions to its independent sales force. Brandywine River Representatives will handle Metro New York, Long Island, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Pemba Serves will handle Upper Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, M
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