The reaction from vendors and retailers alike was unanimous. Moving the Open Air Demo to Willard Bay changed the event from a good day on the water — if you can ignore the mud — into an event that buyers and vendors cannot – and should not — miss. The
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Gander Mountain Trademark Fight Lost over ‘Self-Inflicted’ Wounds…
After two years of arbitration and lawsuits The U.S. District Court in Minn. has ruled in favor of Cabela’s, Inc. regarding a Trademark License Agreement between Gander Mountain and Cabela’s. The agreement effectively prevents Gander Mountain from using m
New USFS Recreation Estimates Lack Credibility…
In a recent Government report titled GDP Effects of Forest Service Resource Use Activities, the USFS stated that recreation on National Forest lands only contributed $11 billion to the GDP in 2002, compared to a 1997 estimate of $111 billion. While
Golf Pride Creates Clear Grips For Easton Bats at LLWS
Stepping away from the tee and up to the plate, diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has partnered its Golf Pride brand with Easton Sports to create a distinctive bat for the 2005 Little League World Series (LLWS). The bat will feature a
Under Armour Hopes to Raise $100 million in IPO
Under Armour, Inc., has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. It is anticipated that shares will be sold in the offering by the company and by cer
Nautilus Adds Two to Its Board Of Directors
Nautilus, Inc. announced that Ronald Badie and Marvin Seigert have joined its board of directors. Badie served more than 35 years with Deutsche Bank and its predecessor Bankers Trust Company, including retiring as vice chairman of Deutsche Bank Alex. Sieg
Tail Appoints Brad Singer as Tennis Nat’l Sales Manager
Tail, Inc. announced the appointment of Brad Singer as tennis national sales manager and business development officer, effective immediately…
DeFeet Golf Adds Four to Sales Force
On the heels of introducing DeFeet High Performance Golf Socks to the golf industry, DeFeet Golf, a division of Global Tour Golf, announced that it has added four executives to its sales force, including John Bambach to cover New Jersey; Dan Hosch to cove
the program* Hires New Reps For Several Territories
In an effort to continue to bring the service of their accounts to a new level, this week the program* introduced some new reps to some key territories in North America. Covering SoCal is Jeff Brusven, while Matt Jagemann will handle New England, Mike Fli
Snoop Dogg Skateboards Finally Arrive
Pentagon Distribution, the distributor of Academy Snowboards, Kampus Wakeskates and shoes, and CD Wakeboard Bindings, signed an agreement with Snoop Dogg to launch the Snoop Dogg Board Company. The company will debut with a complete line of skateboarding
Globe Full Year Sales Rise 9.9%, Profit Drops
Globe International Limited announced net profit after tax of AUD $0.4 million (US$0.3 mm) for the year ended June 30, 2005, down 94.4% from AUD $7.1 million (US$5.1 mm) last year. Sales revenues were AUD $202.5 million (US$152.6 mm), up 9.9% to AUD $184.
AASI, NSP, and SPIA Hire Sponsorship and Advertising Director
The American Association of Snowboard Instructors, the Professional Ski Instructors of America, and the National Ski Patrol have hired Peter Skavish as the new sponsorship and advertising director for the three associations. Skavish holds a BA in Resort M
Nautilus Enters $40 Million Short-Term Line of Credit
Nautilus, Inc. entered into a demand unsecured master promissory note establishing a short-term line of credit with KeyBank National Association. The master promissory note allows for either Base Rate Advances or Eurodollar Advances up to an aggregate pri
Recently Hired EVP at GSIC Resigns
Recently hired Patrick Vogt has resigned from GSI Commerce, the company said in an SEC filing. Vogt had been hired as executive vice president, general and specialty business on August 8, 2005. Vogt's departure came as a result of his desire to “pur
Perry Ellis Q2 Sales Boosted By TSI Acquisition
Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported record total revenues for the second quarter ended July 31, 2005 of $190 million compared to $126 million during the second quarter ended July 31, 2004. This represents an increase of $63.6 million, or 50.3%, compa
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