Montrail Lands New U.K. and Ireland Sales Agency

Montrail has forged an agreement with Beta Climbing Designs to become the company’s new sales representative for the United Kingdom and Ireland. Starting August 15, 2004, Beta Climbing Designs will take over all Montrail sales and service from Lyon Equipm

Juraschek and Brown Join Zamberlan

Zamberlan USA has announced the addition of John Juraschek and Robert Brown to their sales team. Juraschek will represent Zamberlan Footwear in WV, NC, SC, GA, FL, TN, and AL while Brown will cover CO, NM, WY, KS and UT…

Dick’s Clears Antitrust Hurdle in Galyans Deal

According to Dick's Sporting Goods, the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, with respect to its pending all cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Galyan's Tr

Oakley Lowers Guidance on Softer than Expected Sales

Oakley expects to report its second quarter net sales will be approximately $152.0 million, an increase of 5.7% over the year-ago period. As a result of these sales, the company has revised its annual earnings guidance of 65 cents per share on 12% net sal

U.S. Forest Service to Limit Motorized Vehicle Use…

The U.S. Forest Service has made a proposal that would limit the use of off-highway vehicles in national forests and grasslands to designated roads and areas. The purpose of the proposal is to “enhance recreational opportunities for the public and better

Atomic Brings Sales In-House…

Atomic has decided to change its sales force structure in the Mid-Atlantic and New York regions by forming a corporate Small Business Unit. The ‘SBU’ will be comprised of a Regional Business Director, two Territory Business Managers and a Territory Suppor

Backcountry.com Launches Outlet Site…

Backcountry.com has decided to enter the distressed merchandise market and has launched a new site called Backcountryoutlet.com. The company says that the new site will offer the same services and experience that backcountry.com offers while offering over

June Retail Results Cause Concern for BTS…

June retail results surprised many that had become accustomed to the run-up in retail sales performance over the last six months or so. But as tax rebate checks get spent, gasoline prices stay high, and the Fed starts to raise interest rates, the consume

Top-Flite Restructures Sales; Promotes…

Top-Flite Golf Company, which was acquired by Callaway Golf Company in September 2003, has reorganized its sales division, shifting some sales reps to independent reps and promoting a number of executives. Jamie Bosworth, who joined Top-Flite in April fr