Confluence Watersports kicked off the 2004 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, held in Salt Lake City with Wilderness Systems being named the 2004 Manufacturer of the Year by Canoe and Kayak magazine. The annual award honors excellence and outstanding achieve
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National Geographic Adventure Cashes-In on Adventure Travel Market
National Geographic Adventure will increase its guaranteed rate base by 18% from 425,000 to 500,000, beginning with the February 2005 issue, Publisher Francis X. Farrell has announced…
Teko Expands Rep Force
Teko has expanded their U.S. sales rep force. These new reps include Tom Gordon for Colorardo, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico; Egan & Associates LLC in the Northwest; Specialty Reps West in CA, AZ, Hawaii; Points North in the Northeast; Peter Burnes & Associat
OIA and NOLS Lead Protest Against Utah Oil and Gas Leases
Prominent members of the outdoor recreation industry, led by the OIA and the National Outdoor Leadership School have launched a formal protest against the sale of 14 oil and gas leases bordering the Green River above Desolation Canyon in Utah. Over 200 pa
Cutter and Buck Appoints Tilson to Board
Cutter & Buck has appointed Whitney Tilson to the company's Board of Directors. Tilson will join the Board on September 16, 2004. Tilson is the founder and Managing Partner of T2 Partners LLC, which manages several value-oriented investment funds, i
New Birds Join Canari Cyclewear
Canari Cyclewear has been very busy over the past few months strengthening its rep force to better reach the IBD network and provide increased levels of support and service. Kevin Alexander, Todd Morton, Al Robertson, W.S. Smith, and the Hans Johnsen Comp
American Skiing Co. Appoints New VP – Retail Operations
American Skiing Company has named Jenna Prescott to the position of Vice President of Retail Operations. Prescott will assume responsibility of all retail, rental and repair operations for the Company's seven resorts and report directly to President
Ride Hires MsLennand as New England Sales Rep
Ride Snowboards recently named Rob McLennand as the rep covering the New England territory for Ride, 5150, and Version and Velvet Eyewear. An industry veteran, Rob has repped for over 10 years and is very respected for his commitment to the brands he has
Joe Florence and Treu Hahnenberger Join Ride
Ride recently brought on board two new members to the in-house crew on Vashon Island: Joe Florence as Softgoods Assistant and Treu Hahnenberger as Binding Engineer. Joe began his career at KAVU as head designer for a little over a year. Treu comes to Ride
Burton Closes Forum, Jeenyus, Foursquare and Special Blend Acquisitions
Burton has closed the previously announced acquisition of Forum, Jeenyus, Foursquare and Special Blend from Four Star Distribution. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The acquisition will add four new product lines to Burton's existing family
JJB Issues Earnings Warning for 2004 Fiscal Year
The Board of JJB Sports no longer believes it likely that the market expectations of its profits for the current financial year can be met.While JJB’s results for the current financial year will depend upon its performance during the Christmas period, the
Horny Toad Recognizes Retailers and Reps
At the Outdoor Retailer Tradeshow in Salt Lake City, Horny Toad recognized some hard working individuals who have helped bring the brand to life. Northeastern Sales Representative Annie DeWaters of Burlington, VT was honored as rep of the year, and Trailb
SnL Communications Outgrows Offices
SnL Communications, the Los Angeles-based public
relations company, has been representing clients who are influential in the fashion and action sports markets for over 16 years. To further its growth and continue momentum, the company has increased its cl
Billabong Sees 14% Increase in Earnings; Sales Climb 8%
Billabong reported a 14% rise in net profit after tax to $87 million for the year-to-date. The result was struck on reported Australian dollar sales of $675 million, an 8% increase on the prior year. Sales growth in local currencies was 21%, demonstrating
Essential Gear Launches New Branding Initiative
Essential Gear has launched a new branding initiative designed to build awareness. The new brand will be called "eGear" and made its debut at the Outdoor Retailer Show. In addition to the new eGear brand, the company unveiled a newly designed l
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