Baychar Inc, and Baychar Holdings LLC have filed a number of suits recently, all revolving around the “810” patent held by the companies. So far, Outlast, Frisby Technologies, Salomon, Black Diamond Equipment, Burton, Deckers, New Balance, and Nordica US
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Sports Authority Still Sees Long Term Merger Upside; Warns of Short term Pain…
The New Sports Authority is attempting to get over the hump and navigate through the obstacles to a smooth integration of the now year-old merged entity that combines the former Gart Sports and The Sport Authority.
B.O.S.S. Goes One-On-One with Cascade Design’s Lee Fromson…
Lee Fromson is the President of Cascade Designs, Inc. Lee has worked for Cascade nearly from its inception, starting as the Controller in 1982. Over the twenty plus years of service with the company, Lee has held ever-increasing roles, from Chief Financ
Wilderness Systems Wins Manufacturer of the Year
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
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
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