The Forzani Group announced the proposed acquisition of National Gym Clothing Limited, operating as National Sports in Ontario. The acquisition of National Sports will
result in the addition of 19 stores in Ontario and approximately 486,000 square feet o
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La Sportiva and GoLite Join Forces with Trail-Running Team
In a concerted effort to support the growth of trail
running LaSportiva and GoLite are joining forces to sponsor a high-profile running team for the 2005 race season and beyond.The team will consist of an Elite Team, Pro Team, Adventure Team, and Demo Tea
VIST Joins Forces with Stöckli Ski USA to Enter N.A. Market
VIST the Italian manufacturer of high performance alpine ski bindings, plates, apparel, and accessories is announcing the establishment of a sales, marketing, and service presence in the USA. VIST North America will be operating in conjunction with Stöckl
Raleigh Taps Wisk for Director of Operations
Raleigh America named Clyde Wisk Director of Operations to oversee analytical and logistical transportation support for the bicycle supplier’s three U.S. distribution centers. Wisk has more than 15 years of experience in operations management with major m
Gregory Packs Appoints New Assistant Sales Manager
Gregory Mountain Products has announced the promotion of Jordan Phillips to the newly created position of Assistant Sales Manager, effective immediately. Gregory packs, the market share leader in medium and large internal frame backpacks, continues to res
OIA Asks for Industry Executive’s Support
OIA has asked for the support of the outdoor industry in its efforts to see that the Stateside Land and Water Conservation Fund and Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery programs are fully funded. Over thirty of the outdoor industry’s top CEOs and president
Indigo Hires Three New Sales Reps
Indigo Equipment has retained three new sales representatives to cover two important territories, New England and the Pacific Northwest. In New England, Indigo hired Velocity Sales, founded by partners Michael Schmidt and Bill Bruzzese. In the Pacific Nor
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Sets Bar Date for Huffy Case
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Western Division, entered a Bar Date Order establishing March 15, 2005, at 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, as the final date and time for filing proofs of claim or interest against Huf
Smartwool Inks Four-Year Deal with OIA
Outdoor Industry Association announced a new multiyear relationship with SmartWool as the Title Sponsor of the Industry Breakfast and Retailer Seminar Series at the industry’s largest trade shows, Outdoor Retailer Summer and Winter Markets. SmartWool has
W.L. Gore Places 2nd in Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’
W. L. Gore & Associates has earned a position on FORTUNE’s annual list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the 8th consecutive year. Gore ranks 2nd overall and first among midsized companies in the magazine’s January 24, 2005 issue. Last year, G
Gander Mtn. to Expand Marine Offering
Gander Mountain and Genmar Holdings announced an agreement to sell and rent several Genmar boat lines at Gander Mountain stores, expanding on Gander Mountain's existing assortment of canoes, kayaks and small fishing boats. Gander Mountain also announ
Mountain Khakis Taps Noah Robertson for Sales Director
Mountain Khakis has hired Noah Robertson as Director of Sales. Most recently the National Sales Manager for the Mammut Sports Group USA Division, Robertson will create and oversee the sales initiatives for Mountain Khakis, as well as dedicate his experie
Ballard Joins Icebreaker as U.S. Market Manager
Icebreaker has named Troy Ballard as US Market Manager. Ballard comes to Icebreaker with ten years of active sports industry experience, having held executive brand building roles at Adidas-Salomon, Rip Curl International, and Smith Sport Optics. In his
Knight to Sell 5.7 million Nike Shares
Philip H. Knight, co-founder and Chairman of the Board, converted 5,700,000 shares of Nike Class A Common Stock on January 12, 2005 to the same number of shares of Class B stock. Knight also entered into a pre-arranged sales plan for the 5,700,000 million
Buzz Off Inks Deal with L.L. Bean
Buzz Off Insect Shield, LLC, and L.L. Bean have inked a partnership to offer a full line of Buzz Off Insect Shield Insect Repellent Apparel from L.L. Bean. The Buzz Off line of apparel from L.L. Bean will include men's, women's and children'
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