Recreational Equipment Inc. announced plans to open a store in Plano, Texas, in May 2005, at the northeast corner of Preston Road and Park Boulevard in Preston Towne Crossing. The 27,000 square-foot store will be about 11 miles northeast of the REI store
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VF Corp. Names Dull VP of Strategy Kuster Moves to Intimates
VF Corporation has named Stephen Dull as Vice President – Strategy, a new position. He will report to Mackey J. McDonald, VF's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Dull has also been named a member of VF's Operating Committee. The Company also
Telemarkski.com Launches SkateSki.com
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NRI Distribution Relocates and Expands
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Cascade Designs Donates Water Treatment Systems to Tsunami Relief
Millions of tsunami survivors are now at risk of contracting typhoid fever, cholera, leptospirosis, hepatitis A and other diseases, because they lack access to clean drinking water. Protecting survivors from waterborne and communal diseases is one of the
OR Switches to Sustainable Energy for Winter Market
Outdoor Retailer recently confirmed it will power the upcoming Winter Market tradeshow with “100% Green Power” or electricity generated from environmentally preferable renewable energy sources such as solar, wind or geothermal powered energy. For Winter
TOKO to cease production of cross-country ski poles
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Volkl Apparel Hires Bruce Marsh as Midwest Rep
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F3 Distribution Takes Over Karhu’s Canadian Sales
Trak Sports USA announced that Karhu has hired F3 Distribution to represent Karhu and its other brands in the Canadian market. After three decades of handling the business directly in Canada, Karhu has decided to refocus its efforts in Canada by hiring a
Big Agnes Brings in New Reps
Big Agnes announced the addition of two new representatives to its growing sales team. Jimmy and Jenny Peshek, of Summit Sports North, LLC, will represent Big Agnes in North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Michigan’s
NSGA: Census Beureau Reports October Sporting Goods Sales Rose 9.3%
Among the vast amount of data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau is retail sales by month; within that data is an estimate of monthly sales in sporting goods stores. Because of differing methodologies, the data will not be identical with other estimates
REI is One of Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’
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Trent and Troy Bush Take Over Section Apparel Co.
Section Clothing Company and Spyder Active Sports announced that Section has become its own business entity as of January 1st, 2005. The relationship between Spyder and Trent and Troy Bush began in 2002, with Spyder supporting the snowboard outerwear bra
The Access Fund Calls for Unity in Largest Potential Climbing Closure in American History
In Response to Rumors circulatiing, The Access Fund stated, “Despite all the rumors and uninformed declarations being circulated that there is little chance of saving Oak Flat, AZ, a popular climbing area outside of Phoenix and home to the Phoenix Boulder
Deckers to Exceed Sales and Earnings Guidance
Deckers announced that based on the continued strong demand for its UGG product line, improved deliveries from its factories and solid retail sell-through, it now expects to exceed the high-end of both its previously announced sales guidance range of $55
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