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
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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…
Product Disputes to Accelerate Conley’s CBUK Departure
Per a Transition Agreement, Fran Conley will remain the Cutter & Buck's chairman and CEO, and a member of the Company's Board, through September 15, 2004 and then transition to an employee through March 15, 2005. She will work with the Board on
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
Triple Peaks and American Skiing Co. Settle Steamboat Suit
Triple Peaks and American Skiing Company have jointly announced the settlement of the lawsuit regarding the termination of the proposed 2002 sale of the Steamboat Ski Resort to Triple Peaks, LLC. In return for a cash settlement, Triple Peaks has agreed to
State-by-State Study Shows Strong Participation in Unlikely Places…
The NSGA has released the latest edition of its state by state sports participation index. While the study does not give a comprehensive look at human-powered outdoor recreation, it does measure nearly every sport from aerobics to working out at a club an
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
Forzani Disputes Takeover Rumors; Sets Record Straight on Ad Settlement…
The Forzani Group Ltd., Canada’s largest sporting goods chain, found itself trying its case in public last week after settling a Competition Bureau investigation into advertising of sale prices at its Sport Chek and Sport Mart stores. FGL has reportedly
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
Wholesale Sales Report Sees the Recreation Market as a Mixed Bag…
The SGMA released its annual overview of the sporting goods market which analyzes the total wholesale value of shipments from manufacturers in the U.S. marketplace in 2003. According to the SGMA these figures the best estimates based on information colle
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
Forzani Disputes Takeover Rumors; Sets Record Straight on Ad Settlement…
The Forzani Group Ltd., Canada’s largest sporting goods chain, found itself trying its case in public last week after settling a Competition Bureau investigation into advertising of sale prices at its Sport Chek and Sport Mart stores. FGL has reportedly