Burton Snowboards recently added horsepower to its sales management team, strengthening resources at Burton’s headquarters, in the rep force and the eastern U.S. sales regions…
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Saks Sees Leadership Changes
Retailer Saks Incorporated announced that Christina Johnson has resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer of Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises to devote more time to family matters…
All New All-New Balance Store
Sierra Multi-Brand, Inc. and New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. announced today, the GRAND RE-OPENING of the premiere Santa Barbara New Balance store on October 27, located at 607 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA…
Bell Takes Over For Dagger In The Canoe Business
Dagger kayaks, a division of WaterMark, announced it is
leaving the canoe business to focus solely on kayak production. The decision is effective immediately. Bell Canoe Works, of Zimmerman MN, struck a two-part deal with WaterMark that will help fill the
OR Named One of The Fastest Growing Tradeshows
Outdoor Retailer has been named by Tradeshow Week (TSW) as one of the 50 fastest growing tradeshows in North America in recognition of its net square footage growth from 2000-2002…
Trango Triples Sales Force
The number of reps for Great Trango Holdings brands has nearly tripled since June 1 as the company closes in on its goal to add more man and woman-power to its sales efforts…
The Industry Says Goodbye to The Grandmother of The Conservation Movement
Margaret Murie, known to many as the “Grandmother of the Conservation Movement,” passed away yesterday at her home in Moose, Wyoming, at the age of 101. A passionate advocate for wild places and a prolific writer, “Mardy” played a critical role in protec
Christy Sports Celebrates 45 Years
In 1958, ski boots were still made exclusively of leather. Most skis were still made of wood, and instructors debated whether Howard Heads aluminum “cheaters” had a future. Bindings didnt work very well, and the most talked-about item in ski shops across
Patagonia Picks New Executive VP of Marketing and Environmental Initiatives
Patagonia has selected Rick Ridgeway as the company’s new Executive Vice-President responsible for Marketing and Environmental initiatives. Ridgeway will continue the company’s worldwide communication efforts of the Patagonia brand, not only regarding pro
Igloo Vikski Adds News Faces
Igloo Vikski inc., an outdoor gear distributor for brands such as Fischer, Swix and Kayland Footwear, has announced two new additions to its team. Noémi Soucy-Girard has just joined the management team as the new Marketing Coordinator. Mark Robinson has j
Don Baum is New SVP-global manufacturing at Polo
Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation announced Don Baum will join the Company as Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing. Mr. Baum will be responsible for further developing and managing the Company's global manufacturing division. In addition, he wil
K2 Acquires Tubbs and Atlas
K2 has acquired the assets and assumed certain liabilities of WinterQuest LLC, a privately held company founded in 1906, which is the leading marketer and manufacturer of snowshoes through its Tubbs and Atlas brands, with the #1 and #2 market shares respe
K2 Acquires Tubbs and Atlas
K2 has acquired the assets and assumed certain liabilities of WinterQuest LLC, a privately held company founded in 1906, which is the leading marketer and manufacturer of snowshoes through its Tubbs and Atlas brands, with the #1 and #2 market shares respe
Kayland Opens New Warehouse
Igloo Vikski, distributor of Kayland Footwear products, is opening its new U.S. based warehouse. Located in Farmington, Maine…
Golf Stix Ltd. Inks License With SST Pure
Strategic Shaft Technologies has signed Golf Stix Ltd. of San Antonio, Texas, as its newest licensee to offer SST PURE shaft alignment process…
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