The Access Fund awarded $25,757 in its second round of grant funding for 2005 bringing total for the year to $68,757 across 15 grants. Awarded three times annually, Climbing Preservation Grants provide financial assistance for local climber activism and p
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Phillips Joins the Sea Otter Classic
Michael Phillips will join the Sea Otter Classic organization as Director of Sponsor Services, bringing a wealth of cycling industry and partnership building experience to the Sea Otter Classic Organization…
McNett Wins Lightitude Award
McNett’s Aquamira Water Treatment was awarded the 2005 Lightitude Award for Best Water Treatment Technology. McNett Outdoor, a world leader in care, repair, travel products and water treatment for outdoor markets, was presented the Lightitude Award at th
Gander Loses Direct Marketing Trademarks to Cabela’s
After two years of arbitration and lawsuits, The United States District Court of Minnesota has ruled in favor of Cabela’s regarding a Trademark License Agreement between Gander Mountain and Cabela’s. The agreement effectively prevents Gander Mountain from
Gander Loses Direct Marketing Trademarks to Cabela’s
After two years of arbitration and lawsuits, The United States District Court of Minnesota has ruled in favor of Cabela’s regarding a Trademark License Agreement between Gander Mountain and Cabela’s. The agreement effectively prevents Gander Mountain from
Genesco Sales Climb 12% in Q2; Raises Guidance
Genesco reported net earnings of $6.8 million, or 27 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter ended July 30, 2005 compared with $4.8 million, or 20 cents per diluted share, for Q2 last year. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 increased
Golfworks Founder Inducted into Ohio Golf Hall of Fame
The GolfWorks' founder, Ralph Maltby, has been inducted into the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame, joining other notables such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Byron Nelson and Tom Weiskopf. The Ohio Golf Hall of Fame honors men and women who have made a subst
Scarpa Finalizes Sales Force
Scarpa hired its sales force for the remaining territories for North America. The completion of the team marks another step forward as SCARPA North America works to establish itself as an independent company in the North American Market…
Johnson Outdoors Taps Stanwood
Johnson Outdoors selected Stanwood & Partners Public Relations as their new PR agency of record. Stanwood & Partners will assume all public relations duties for the Old Town, Ocean Kayak, Necky Kayaks, Extrasport and Carlisle paddlesports brands effective
15,000 Women Sign up for 2nd Annual Nike Women’s Marathon
Nike announced the 2nd annual Nike Women's Marathon is sold out with 15,000 women across the globe registered for the event in San Francisco. Last year's inaugural race sold out a few weeks before race day, attracted more than 9,000 participants
Palmer Adds New Reps
Palmer Snowboards is ready for winter and aside from making sure the boards are waxed, first on the agenda is gearing up the sales force. Maximus James will hold down the Southern California territory and Matt Baumgarten is the new Pacific North West rep
Black Diamond Hosts UAC Benefit
Black Diamond Equipment and the Uinta Brewing Company, are sponsoring the twelfth annual fund-raiser party to benefit the Utah Avalanche Center. Slated for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22nd at Black Diamond in Salt Lake City, the festivities will incl
Shoe Carnival’s Positive Comps Lead to 39% Earnings Growth
Shoe Carnival's net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 39% to $2.7 million compared with net income of $1.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2004. Diluted earnings per share increased 33% to 20 cents per share from 15 cents
Andy Bell Promoted to VP Promotions at OGIO
As OGIO’s motocross team manager, Andy Bell has united some of the nations’ top freestyle and motocross riders to create Team OGIO. Effective today, the 2001 Canadian Freestyle Motocross Champ will take the helm as OGIO’s Vice President of Promotions…
Wittman Wins OIWC ‘First Ascent Award’
A crowd of over 200 men and women attending the Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition (OIWC) Gathering at Abravanel Hall August 13 were present as Jennifer Wittman of Outside Magazine was honored with the inaugural OIWC First Ascent Award. The award r
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