More than 5,000 Timberland employees, business partners and consumers are volunteering in community service projects in 24 countries to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Earth Day. The combined day-long projects will generate approximately 30,000 hours
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Lowe Alpine Hires Fleming as Sales Director
Lowe Alpine USA has hired Gary Fleming to the position of Director of Sales, effective April 25, 2005. Gary has earned extensive sales and marketing experience over the past eighteen years, specifically within the outdoor industry in both the US and Cana
OIA Presents Senators Landrieu and Alexander with Friend of the Outdoor Industry Awards
Frank Hugelmeyer, President of OIA, awarded Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) with 2005 Friend of the Outdoor Industry Awards today at a ceremony held in Washington D.C. The Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award is given each
Redfeather Promotes Glover to VP of Sales
Bonnie Glover will take over as the new vice president of sales for the Colorado based snowshoe manufacturer, Redfeather Snowshoes. Glover takes over for Kris Koprowski who has left the company to pursue a new employment opportunity. Glover will have over
Garmin Inks Sponsorship Deal with Yao Ming
Garmin International has formed a multi-year global partnership with NBA basketball superstar Yao Ming, who will play a key role in Garmin's branding, promotion, and advertising plans for 2005 and beyond. Yao will appear in a unified marketing campai
Wal-Mart Launches Plan to Preserve One Acre for Every Acre Developed
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Wal-Mart announced a new partnership program, “Acres for America,” which will conserve critical wildlife habitats for future generations. Wal-Mart has committed $35 million for the next 10 years to conserve
Palmer Announces Record Sell-Through
Palmer Snowboards announced to the industry that after a very slow season start, retail sell-through at the close of February is over 61% of the Palmer boards available in the US market. With a weak snow season in several key regions, it looked like the w
Hus Joins Titus Cycles as CEO
Pat Hus has been hired as the Chief Executive Officer for Titus Cycles, joining Chris Cocalis as President. Prior to coming to Titus, Hus was the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the American Bicycle Group, owners of Litespeed, Quintana Roo, and M
Deuter Appoints New Bike Sales Manager
Deuter announced that Rich Murray has been appointed Bike Sales Manager for the U.S. market. Murray will now be responsible for all aspects of Deuter’s domestic bike accessory, packs and hydration sales. He begins the job with a strong mandate to provide
Dolphin Increases JOUT offer to $21.75 per Share
Dolphin Limited Partnership I, L.P., a Stamford, CT based private investment partnership and an affiliate which holds approximately 300,000 shares, or 4%, of the Class A common stock of Johnson Outdoors Inc. sent the following letter to the “independent”
Pacific Sunwear to See Less Impact from Lease Accounting Changes
Pacific Sunwear, in conjunction with the filing of its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended Jan. 29, 2005, reduced the amount of its lease accounting corrections announced in its earlier reports. The final lease accounting changes reflected in th
Spyder is Gearing Up to Triple Sales by 2010
Spyder Active Sports is preparing itself for strategic growth by adding key positions through a new hire and several promotions. Jake Jacobs, formerly vice president of merchandising, is now senior vice president of product. Kate Saunders, previously dire
Gander Boosts Net Income on SEC Clarification
Gander Mountain announced revisions to the fiscal 2004 financial results reported on March 11, 2005, and to the restated fiscal 2003 results reported on that date. Net income for fiscal 2004 increased to $1.6 million from $0.8 million as previously report
Billabong Hires New Jr. Marketing and Events Manager
Billabong has hired Allison Hutchings Perez as Juniors' marketing and events manager where she will join the Juniors' marketing team at Billabong's USA headquarters in Irvine, Calif…
The Buckle’s March Comps Climb 8%
The Buckle's sales for the five-week period ended April 2, 2005 increased 13.3% to $43.2 million from sales of $38.1 million in the corresponding five-week period ended April 3, 2004. Comparable store sales, for stores open at least one year, for the
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