The American Society of Testing and Materials has approved a new standard test procedure to measure the amount of latent energy in textile materials. Based on years of research and testing textiles containing “phase change materials” by Outlast and Dr. Hi
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Dragon Hires New Int’l Sales Manager
Dragon Optical has hired Steve Benson as its new International Sales Manager. Benson will manage the day-to-day Dragon businesses with our distributors in the over 30 countries worldwide…
Burton Hires First Creative Director of Women’s Marketing and Product
Burton's first Creative Director of Women's Marketing and Product, Grace Patrick has started her new job at Burton and is splitting time between the company's headquarters in Burlington, Vermont and its new California office in Irvine. Burt
IMBA Goes to Washington
The IMBA Summit has earned generous sponsorship from a diverse group of supporters. The Federal Highway Administration's Recreational Trails Program is the event's leading sponsor. The Bikes Belong Coalition, Quality Bicycle Products and America
Phoenix Footwear Looks at Another Acquisition
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. is engaged in discussions regarding a possible acquisition of Altama Delta Corporation, a privately held Atlanta, Georgia-manufacturer of boots for the military and commercial markets. In the last fiscal year, Altama Delta had
Costco Q3 Income Jumps 29% on 14% Sales Gain
Costco Wholesale Corporation's net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2004 increased 14% to $10.67 billion from $9.34 billion during the third quarter of fiscal 2003. On a comparable warehouse basis, that is warehouses open at least a year, net sa
REI Continues Expansion Plans
REI is in the final stages of lease negotiations to open a second store in Austin, Texas, at 6th Street and Lamar Boulevard in Austin’s Market District. The proposed store will open fall of 2005. REI opened its first downtown Austin store in 1989, but rel
Russell Signs Deal with Australian Open
Russell Athletic has formed a new partnership with the Australian Open tennis tournament. The agreement involves developing and marketing an exclusive line of Australian Open athletic apparel and providing uniforms for the tournament's more than 800
TNF Sponsors More Than Expeditions
The North Face has signed an agreement with GlobalGiving to fund and promote community-based development projects overseas. The North Face sponsors as many as five expeditions a year, sending world class athletes to remote international destinations. Thro
Deckers Repays All Outstanding Debt with Stock Offering Proceeds
Deckers Outdoor Corporation has repaid all of its outstanding loans, using a portion of the proceeds derived from its previously announced common stock offering which closed on May 18, 2004. With the net offering proceeds of $35.2 million, the Company pai
Hooked on the Outdoors Re-Locates
After six years of constant growth, Hooked on the Outdoors magazine and parent company ADventure LLC are making their
biggest move yet, relocating their national headquarters to a 13,000 square foot custom office facility north of Atlanta….
Winterstick Hires Nathan Mack as Customer Service and Int’l Sales Mgr.
Winterstick Snowboards has hired Nathan Mack to fill the positions of Customer Service and International Sales Manager. Nathan Mack began his involvement with Winterstick in November of 2003. Nathan brings to the company extensive international experience
SIA: SnowSports Chain Stores Up 1.3%
Sales at chain stores were up 1.3% compared to last season. In dollars, that translates to $493.8 million in sales compared to $487.4 billion in 2003. Unit sales were up from last season 2.4%. Sales for the month of March in chain stores were $42.0 millio
Specialty SnowSports Sales Flat for 2004 Season
Sales at specialty ski and snowboard shops were flat, up only 0.4 percent compared to last season. In dollars, that translates to $1.72 billion in salescompared to $1.71 billion in 2003. Unit sales were up from last season 4.0 percent.Sales for the month
Backcountry.com Hires Kane as Chief Technology Officer
Backcountry.com has selected veteran technology professional, Jim Kane, to fill the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer. As the company’s CTO, Kane will be responsible for all technical operations ranging from the storefront to communicatio
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