Outdoor electronics manufacturer HighGear has teamed with Napster to kick off the introduction of the new TrailAudio digital audio player designed specifically for outdoor entertainment. The new device works seamlessly with the Napster music service and n
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Buff Inks Deal with TeleFair 2004-05
Original Buff Headwear will sponsor the 2004-2005 TeleFair telemark skiing and snowkiting series, the company announced this week. TeleFair will take place at 12 locations throughout North America during the coming winter. The series promotes the sports o
Perkins Promoted to President at Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors has appointed Jervis B. Perkins as the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer. Perkins, 49, joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer in January 2003…
InSport International Expands Sales Force
InSport International has added 10 new Sales Reps in the past 90 days in the Northeast, Metro New York, Florida, the Rockies, Ontario, California and the accompanying Southwest region including Hawaii. The sales force will report directly to current Presi
Royal Precision Extends Deal with Meng and Assoc.
Royal Precision has renewed its marketing and public relations contract with Meng & Associates Inc. Extending their two-year partnership, Meng & Associates will continue to provide marketing support, web development and public relations services…
Hayter Communications Hires New Communications Director
Hayter Communications has named Eric Doyne communications director for the agency. Doyne will drive media relations, marketing communications and new business developments out of his home office in Los Angeles. Doyne leaves his five-year post at Ogilvy PR
Malden Union Workers Accept New Contract
Malden Mills Industries announced that the members of the UNITE HERE union have voted to accept a new three year contract. The contract is designed to provide an increase in pay for each union employee while helping to stabilize spiraling health care cost
Judge Rules in Favor of Cabela’s in Ft. Worth Lawsuit
Judge Donald J. Cosby of the 67th Judicial District has entered a Judgment validating the creation of a tax increment financing zone by the Fort Worth City Council and authorized the issuance of up to $32 million in bonds to help pay for the development o
Mountain Khakis Launched in Jackson Hole
The same place that introduced the outdoor world to neoprene eyewear retention and softshell has spawned another new interpretation of an age-old necessity: pants. Jackson Hole-inspired Mountain Khakis are designed specifically for the mountain lifestyle,
NSGA: U.S. Census Data Illustrates Consolidation at Retail
Sporting goods sales in the eight largest sporting goods chains grew to 52.6% of sales in this channel of distribution during the five-year period 1997-2002, according to an NSGA analysis of recently released U.S. Census of Retail data. In the previous fi
London Fog Adds New CEO and New Creative Director
London Fog, parent company of Pacific Trail, Moonstone, and Black Dot has appointed 20-year textile industry veteran David Greenstein as its new CEO. Greenstein’s home textile business, formerly known as Homestead Fabrics Ltd., will now operate as HHI Hom
American Skiing Company Revenues Climb; Net Loss Shrinks
American Skiing Company announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 reflecting a 6% increase in total revenues and a $3.5 million reduction in net loss compared to the same period in fiscal 2004. The Company also reported signific
Alpina Sports Canada selected to Cross Country Canada National Team Pool
Members of the Canadian National Team Cross Country Ski team have made a switch to Alpina boots and the Rottefella binding system. Making the switch are: Milaine Theriault of Team 2006, Dave Nighbor of Team 2010, Sean Crooks of Team 2010, Perianne Jones o
Patagonia Hires Sheahan to run Fishing and Paddle Division
Patagonia has hired Casey Sheahan, former Kelty President, as the company’s newest Product Line Director, responsible for Patagonia’s Fishing division as well as their paddling division, Lotus Designs. Bringing his vast experience in the outdoor industry
G-III Third Quarter Sales Fall 8.4%; Cuts Guidance
G-III Apparel Group for the third quarter reported net sales of $114.9 million and net income of $9.9 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, compared to net sales of $125.5 million and net income of $11.4 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, in the comparab
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