La Sportiva is running on air. The Boulder, Colo. company committed last week to becoming a 100-percent windpowered
operation. Working with Green-e certified company Clean and Green, La Sportiva has added 3,000 kWh of wind-power demand per month to their
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Fox River Mills Hires REI-Exclusive Rep
Fox River Mills named Lorelei Shaw as their exclusive REI sales representative. Shaw, based in Edmonds, Washington, is an industry veteran and has helped pioneer several brands’ success in the outdoor market…
Acquisitions and Positive Comps Boost Forzani’s Q2; Bottom Line Dips into Red
The Forzani Group revenue, including corporate store sales, wholesale sales, service income, equipment rentals, franchise fees and franchise royalties, was $243.6 million, up 12.6% over the comparable period last year. This was partly driven by the Nevada
Several Western States File Lawsuit to Restore Roadless Rule
Attorneys General in California and New Mexico joined the
Governor of Oregon in a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the U.S. Forest Service to restore protection for wild forests in their states…
Pacific Cycle Hires Strasser as Marketing Production Manager
Krystin Strasser is Pacific Cycle's new Marketing Production Manager. Strasser will oversee the production of all print marketing materials and various other marketing projects, negotiate estimates of outsourced projects and establish and oversee sta
ADT Security Services Becomes Official Vendor Partner of NSGA
ADT Security Services, Inc. has strengthened its relationship with the National Sporting Goods Association by becoming an official vendor partner. Effective August 1, ADT, which is a sponsor for the NSGA Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit, is the
Scott USA Hires New Mid-Atlantic Wintersports Rep
SCOTT has hired Rick Cherashore as its Mid-Atlantic wintersports sales representative. Rick is responsible for all Scott product lines; goggles, gloves, apparel, skis, ski poles, helmets and protective gear…
K2 Discontinues Bike Business; Licenses Name to World Wide Cycle Supply
K2 sports entered into a multi-year agreement with world wide Cycle Supply to license K2 Bikes. As part of the agreement, WWCS will design, manufacture, market and distribute K2 Bikes. K2 Sports will discontinue all bicycle operations and transfer the exi
Todson Appoints New Director of Customer Service
Rob Girvin has recently been appointed as the new Director of Customer Service at Todson, Inc. Todson is the U.S. distributors of Topeak cycling accessories brand and OnGuard lock line…
Garmin Inks Deal with SiRF Technology
Garmin International and SiRF Technology Holdings, a leading provider of GPS-enabled location technology, announced they have entered into an agreement to incorporate SiRF architecture into a range of Garmin devices. Under the terms of the agreement, Garm
Kayland and Igloo Vikski Part Ways in U.S. Market
Kayland and Igloo Vikski, Inc. have agreed that Igloo Vikski will relinquish the US distribution of Kayland boots back to Kayland at the end of the 2005 product season. Igloo Vikski, based just north of Montreal, will continue to distribute Kayland in Ca
Finish Line Cuts Guidance on 2% Comp-Store Decline
The Finish Line 2nd quarter net sales were $341.6 million, an increase of 9% over net sales of $312.2 million for Q2 last year. Comparable store net sales for Q2 decreased 2% as compared to an increase of 6% reported for the comparable thirteen-week perio
NSGA Managment Conference: New Dates and New Location
The National Sporting Goods Association is returning to a familiar location with new dates for its 42nd Annual Management Conference & 8th Annual Team Dealer Summit. Next year’s event will return to The Westin LaCantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas, the s
Miôn Hires West Coast Rep Agency
Miôn footwear hired DH Enterprises as the company’s new West coast sales representative agency. Based in Santa Cruz, Calif., DH Enterprises is composed of Sarah Deziel and Dwight Hinds who cover the states of California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii. Hinds
Footstar and Kmart Receive Court Approval on Shoemart Plan
Footstar entered into a settlement agreement with Kmart Corporation to resolve ongoing litigation regarding the Master Agreement under which Footstar's Shoemart division operates the footwear departments in Kmart stores. The agreement was recently ap
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