At the OR winter market Trango introduced one of the first major innovations in the climbing hardware market since advent of the double axle cam (BOSS_0405). The new product effectively doubled the useful range of a standard cam, but due to technical diff
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The Internet Makes More Retail Happen at Home…
According to The State of Retailing Online 7.0, a Shop.org study conducted by Forrester Research, 2003 online retail sales improved 51% to $114 billion, surpassing all industry expectations. All online product categories experienced strong growth with onl
Hi-Tec Hires New Group Marketing Director
Following its recent and ongoing global re-branding strategy, Hi-Tec Sports has appointed Tony Linford as the new Group Marketing Director. He will be replacing Paul Stratta who is leaving to work in consultancy…
Princeton Tec Sponsors Colorado Outward Bound Relay
Princeton Tec will sponsor for the fourth year, the Colorado Outward Bound Relay, one of the largest annual fundraising events for Outward Bound West. The 24 hour, 170 miles team relay race will take place on Friday through Saturday, September 24th – 25th
Scott USA Taps Tri-Marketing Group
Scott USA has secured the services of Tri-Marketing Group, Inc., as sales representatives for Scott Bicycles in the Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma territories. Tri-Marketing Group consists of Tim Goodwin of Dallas, Texas, Greg Allen of Austin,
K2 Prices Notes to Fund Acquisition
K2 Inc. has priced its private placement of $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2014. K2 intends to use the proceeds of the offering, along with other sources, to finance the previously announced acquisitions of three leading
VF Names Ganway VP-Customer Managment
VF Corporation has named Michael Gannaway as Vice President, Customer Management. In this newly-created position, Gannaway will be responsible for establishing cross-coalition strategies with key customers. Effective July 6, Gannaway will report to Mackey
Cabela’s Launches IPO at $20 per Share
Cabela's initial public offering of 7.8 million shares of common stock has been priced at $20.00 per share. Cabela's issued 6,250,000 primary shares of common stock, while selling stockholders offered the remaining 1,562,500 shares of common sto
FanBuzz Inks Deal With Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls have entered into an e-commerce agreement with FanBuzz, a leading provider of commerce solutions to licensed sports, entertainment, character, and media-based properties. As part of the agreement, FanBuzz will provide Web site developmen
Cybex Lands Lower Cost Financing
Cybex has received a commitment from GMAC Commercial Finance to provide a term facility of up to $13,000,000, the proceeds of which will be used to repay higher cost real estate and term loans. If and when completed, the GMAC commitment to finance is expe
Outdoor Research Hires New Canadian Sales Manager and Rep
Outdoor Research has hired Maurice Brenninkmeijer as the Sales Manager for Canada, coordinating the sales efforts for both OR and Exped. The company has also hired Louis-Julien Roy as their sales representative for Saskatchewan, Alberta and Eastern Britis
Russell Files For Sale of Securities
Russell Corporation has filed a universal shelf registration statement with the SEC, which will allow the Company to sell up to $250 million of securities. The Company does not have immediate plans for an offering under this shelf registration statement.
EK is Showing Strong Sell Through
Over the last 6 months, Logan, Utah based EK Ekcessories has been hearing quite a few success stories at retail. Sunglass Hut recently placed the new 3-Way Eyewear Retainer in all 2500 locations. TSA has selected EK Ekcessories as the exclusive supplier f
Cutter and Buck is Solidly Back on Track in Fiscal Q4
Cutter & Buck fourth quarter results showed a 5.8% increase in net sales from $36.3 million last year to $38.4 million in 2004. The company also celebrated a very solid return to profitability for the quarter, posting a net income of $5.6 million, or 49 c
The OIA Supports the Americans Outdoors Act
The OIA, representing the interests of over 4,000 businesses and the $18 billon outdoor industry, supports the introduction of the Americans Outdoors Act which will establish a trust fund providing $1.425 billion in annual funding to encourage physical ac
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