Spyder Active Sports Inc. has opened a production representative office in China to facilitate Spyder’s sourcing and product strategies. Located in Guangzhou, approximately 2 hours from Hong Kong in southern China, the office is close to high quality manu
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Planet Dog Names New e-Commerce Manager
Planet Dog named Kurt Feeley as its new e-commerce manager and hired Jessica-Star Benedict as its new customer service rep…
Outdoor Industry Association Ramps up its DC Efforts
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is looking ahead to a new U.S. president and administration, and the opportunities they bring, by taking some big steps to expand its government affairs work in 2008…
All in Good Taste
From carabiners to coffee, Summit Canyon Mountaineering keeps customers satisfied. In June 2005, Carl and Kathy Moak climbed into a big pair of shoes when they purchased Summit Canyon Mountaineering. With one store each in Glenwood Springs and Grand Junc
Canada’s Dorel To Stop Reporting to SEC
Dorel Industries Inc., which owns the Cannondale and Sugoi cycling brands, will no longer disclose financial information, including it annual report, with the Securities & Exchange Commission. As a TSX-listed reporting issuer, Dorel will continue to file
Backcountry.com Enters Cycling Market
Online retailer Backcountry.com has succumbed to its inner self and begun selling high end bike gear and accessories from Shimano, Fox, Sidi, Giro, Oakley, Look, Castelli, Campagnolo, Mavic, Park, Pedros, Pearl Izumi and 60 other brands. The retailer, lau
VF Corp. Promotes Baxter to President of Imagewear
VF Corporation has promoted Scott Baxter to president of its Imagewear coalition, effective immediately. In his new role Baxter will be responsible for the company’s licensed sports and occupational apparel businesses, which are based in Tampa, Florida, a
Saucony Dedicates Design Center to Shay
Saucony has created a formal tribute to Ryan Shay, a Saucony sponsored athlete who died suddenly during the Men’s Olympic Marathon Trials in New York City last November. On April 17th, Saucony will host a ceremony to dedicate a portion of its product cre
Orange 21 Misses 10K Deadline
Action sports company Orange 21 said it won't be able to file its annual report on form 10K in time due to material weaknesses in its accounting processes. Annual reports generally must be filed within 60 to 90 days of the closing of a company's
Racing Flats Remain a Vital Segment for Footwear Brands
Once only seen on the feet of the most elite-level athletes, racing shoes are becoming more visible deeper in the fields of many races. Claire Wood, footwear product line manager at Brooks says, “Ten years ago, only the front line would be wearing the rac
Stand Out From the Crowd
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The Centennial Initiative aims to revitalize the National Park Service by 2016
The image of a national park ranger wearing a distinctive, flat-brimmed hat, and standing by ready to answer questions and protect the environment, is a quintessential American icon. With our society in a great period of change, do Americans still hold th
Professionally and Personally, Running Leads the Way
For Dr. Paul Langer, a regular columnist for Performance Sports Retailer, running plays a central role in every aspect of his life. Professionally, as a member of Minnesota Orthopaedic Specialists, P.A., in Minneapolis, MN, Langer specializes in biomechan
InGemie Honored by Snowsports Writers
The North American Snowsports Journalists Association has chosen long-time SnowSports Industries America (SIA) president David Ingemie as the winner of its Carson White-Golden Quill Award. The award, named after the group’s first president, honors an indi
Skullcandy Names VP of Finance
Skullcandy added Scot Carlson as vice president of finance. Carlson comes to Skullcandy with a solid history at Black Diamond outdoor equipment, adding welcomed industry expertise to Skullcandy’s core business development…
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