Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow…

Bauer Nike Hockey just can’t let go of their former Senior Skate Developer and Product Development Manager, Gaetan Champagne. Seems Champagne left BNH for Mission Hockey in mid July, but a New Hampshire court has just granted BNH a preliminary injunction

Deuter’s Continued Growth Brings About Changes

Deuter USA has undertaken a consolidation of their sales efforts and expansion of their customer service function. In addition to new staff, Deuter USA recently moved to a new office/warehouse space of over 3,000 sq. ft. which they hope will be adequate

Mammut Awards OBS Scholarship

Climb High, the U.S. distributor of Mammut, has announced the winner of the first annual Mammut Outdoor Appreciation Scholarship award. Liz Nehme, a junior at Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, Virginia will receive full tuition, round-trip airfare, and ful

The Industry Says Goodbye To David Stone

David Stone, husband, devoted father, alpinist, backcountry skier, road biker, accomplished guitarist, and master of the dreaded British one-liner passed away Sept 23rd after a hard fought battle with stomach cancer. He is survived by his wife Lin, daught

Smith Optics Taps Specialized

Following three successful years as vice president of sales for Specialized USA, Blair Clark has accepted a
position as senior vice president of sales with Smith Optics, effective immediately. Clark will be responsible for the company’s global sales visio

Brunswick Names Lowe VP and Controller

Brunswick Corporation has named Alan L. Lowe the company's vice president and controller, replacing Peter G. Leemputte, who was recently promoted to senior vice president – chief financial officer. Lowe will report to Leemputte…

Sport Haley Narrows Q4 Loss on Ben Hogan Strength

Sport-Haley reported net sales for the fiscal fourth quarter increased 13% to $5.9 million from net sales of approximately $5.2 million for the same quarter in the prior year. Net loss for Q4 was approximately ($146,000), an improvement of 66% compared w

Vans Q1 Better Than Expected; Net Income Up 145%

Vans announced net sales for the base business for the fiscal first quarter (excluding skateparks expected to be closed) increased 5.2% to $126.2 million, compared to $120.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2003. Net income for the base business in

When Worlds Collide…

Suunto and Microsoft have joined forces in an effort to make their shared vision of “a world in which small, connected, intelligent devices can deliver highly personalized, customized information to people wherever they are…”

The Finish Line Sees Q2 Earnings Jump 93%

The Finish Line reported net income for the thirteen weeks ended August 30, 2003 was $17.5 million, or 73 cents per diluted share, an increase of 93% versus net income of $9.1 million or $.37 per diluted share for Q2 for the year-ago period. Net sales in

Varsity Completes Merger

Varsity Brands has completed the proposed merger of the company with VB Merger Corporation, a subsidiary of VBR Holding Corporation. As previously announced, in the merger, each issued and outstanding share of Varsity common stock, other than treasury sha

Bell Canoe Lands New Plant

Construction of the new Bell Canoe Works facility is scheduled to begin in October 2003. The new plant will incorporate all composite and Royalex® manufacturing, boat and accessory warehousing, shipping, and administrative functions. The facility is expec

Buck Knives Promotes Toporek-Cox To VP of Marketing

With pride and a sense of renewed commitment, Buck Knives announces the promotion of Veronica Toporek-Cox to Vice President of Marketing. With a solid 14 years of experience in marketing and the outdoor industry, this is the second promotion for Toporek-