With two weeks still left in February, avalanche fatalities in the U.S. were approaching the winter of 2001-2002, the record for the modern era. The rising death count is renewing concerns over whether the outdoor industry is doing enough avalanche traini
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Thomas J. Ryan
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OIA Adds Chief Lobbyist; Opens D.C. Office…
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) opening its Washington, D.C. office and hired Todd Keller to manage the office. Keller will be based at the office, located near Union Station within walking distance of Capitol Hill. Amy Roberts, director of gove
Outdoor/Fitness Unit Rebounds in Q4…
Sales at Garmin Ltd.'s outdoor/fitness segment rebounded nicely in the fourth quarter, growing 43% to $114 million thanks to strong demand for its new Astro dog-tracking products and more sensitive handheld GPS units…
“Leave No Child Inside” Fund Bill Dies in New Mexico Legislature…
A bill aimed at raising nearly $2 million a year in tax revenue to pay for New Mexico's Outdoor Classroom Program died in committee on the last day of the session…
GE Energy Opens eVent Lamination Facility in China
GE Energy has begun taking orders for eVent fabric from Chinese cut-and-sew operations at a new 7,000-square-meter manufacturing and laboratory facility in Shanghai, China. GE built the facility to be closer to customers of its membranes business, includ
Cascade Designs Hires European Sales Manager
Cascade Designs, Ltd., announced that Annette Jansen has joined the company as European Regional Sales Manager. Jansen will take responsibility for specific regions within the European sales team and help support the rapidly growing sales of Therm-a-Rest,
Weyco Group Q4 Profits Up Slightly
Weyco Group Inc. reported slightly higher profits for the fourth quarter, despite flat retail sales and declining U.S. sales of the key Florsheim brand. Net income increased 1% to $7.8 million, or 66 cents per share, compared with $7.7 million, or 64 cen
Under Armour to Open Second Store in Chicago Suburb
Under Armour Inc. plans to open its second store in the Chicago suburb of Aurora, IL. The store in the Fox Valley Mall will measure 6,000 square feet. Under Armour began testing its own retail stores in November when it opened a 4,500-square-foot store in
Garmin Opens Offices in Australia, New Zealand
Garmin Ltd. plans to open company-owned offices in Australia, to be known as Garmin Australasia Pty Ltd. The new facility will include a full warehouse, sales, marketing and customer support staff to support dealers and customers in Australia and New Zeal
Nike to Sponsor French Soccer Team
The French national soccer team will end its long sponsorship deal with Adidas in 2011 in favor of a $506 million contract with Nike. The French soccer federation said Nike outbid Adidas and French company Airness, promising to pay $63.4 million per year
MacGregor Golf Names Setola CEO
MacGregor Golf Co. named Michael J. Setola as its president and CEO, effective immediately. Setola was most recently president of Oxford Industries, where he was responsible for brands including Oxford, Lanier and Ben Sherman. Additionally, the company an
Princeton Ski Shops Closes Down
Princeton Ski Shop, which filed for bankruptcy last November, is liquidating. Going-out-of-business sales are starting this Saturday, February 23, at its four superstores in the NY/NJ metropolitan area…
Heelys SVP Global Sales Resigns
Charles D. Beery plans to resign as Heelys, Inc.'s SVP – Global Sales. According to a filing with the SEC, his resignation will become effective on February 29…
TAF Expands in Sweden and Qatar
The Athlete's Foot has expanded operations to Sweden and Qatar. The company signing a Master Franchise Agreement with TAF Sweden AB. NexCen Brands, Inc., TAF's parent, said the ten-year agreement calls for the development of a minimum of ten sto
Crocs Extends NBA Licensing Business
Crocs, Inc. has expanded its licensing business with an agreement covering the National Basketball Association. The agreement, which covers both Crocs footwear and Jibbitz charms, allows Crocs to license agreed logos for all 30 NBA teams and related NBA p
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