Mountain Khakis has hired Dale Bard as its national sales manager. Bard became well known in climbing circles in the 1970s for pioneering the dirt bag lifestyle around Yosemite, but has spent the decades since in leadership positions throughout the outdoo
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High Sierra Sport Co. Names Sourcing and Creative Chiefs
High Sierra Sport Company promoted Jack Rohrbach to the position of vice president of global sourcing and appointed Kurt Moriwaki as creative director…
OIA Honors Members of Congress for Supporting Outdoor Recreation Industry
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) presented the 2012 Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award Wednesday to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA-8). OIA recognizes members of Congress and administration officials for their leadership in sup
Fishpond and Lilypond Relocating to Denver
David M. Thompson has sold 50% ownership interest in Fishpond and Lilypond to Denver businessman Charles H. Kurtz and his family, making the Kurtz’s equal partners with John Le Coq, co-founder and co-owner since 1999. In addition, all operations for
Rocky Brands Q1 Revenues Increase 1.9 Percent
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported first quarter 2012 net income increased $0.2 million to $0.7 million compared with $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2011 and diluted earnings per share increased 42.9 percent to 10 cents a share from 7 cents during the same
L.L. Bean Pledges up to $1 Million for National Park Foundation
L.L.Bean is asking Americans to visit a park and share their photos and stories online to help raise $1 million for the National Park Foundation as part of the retailer's Million Moment Mission…
Wolverine Eying Acquisitions
Speaking at its annual meeting on Thursday, Blake Krueger, CEO of Wolverine World Wide Inc., told shareholders acquisitions would continue to help support top-line growth…
Nike Turns To Twitter for Future Limited Edition Shoe Launches
In an effort to reduce the frenzy generated by the release of its latest shoes, Nike has discontinued midnight launch events and asked consumers to reserve products via Twitter. Prior to release, Twitter accounts for specific Nike stores will notify follo
Quiksilver Names Two SVPs in Marketing
Quiksilver, Inc., the parent of DC Shoes, appointed Ryan “Scano” Scanlon senior vice president of marketing, Quiksilver Americas, effective immediately and announced that Taylor Whisenand has joined the company in the role of senior vice presi
MTS Sports Group to Represent Louis Garneau
MTS Sports Group will represent Louis Garneau in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska…
Big Agnes Hires Reps in South Central Territory
Big Agnes hired the Horton Co. to handle its outdoor equipment sales in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and Louisiana. The Horton Co., which is owned by Jerry and Lois Horton, will be managing the south central territory from their home base of New Brau
After Slide in Winter Occupancy, Summer Reservations
Below average snowfall and snowpack combined with record-breaking warm temperatures led to a 3.9 percent decline in actual occupancy at western mountain destinations during March compared to the same month last year, according to Mountain Travel Research
Allen Edmonds Launches 90th Anniversary Sale
Allen Edmonds is celebrating its 90th anniversary and has announced special pricing as part of the celebration…
EFX Performance Signs Billy Bitter
EFX Performance, Inc. announced that Billy “Benz” Bitter, three-time All-American and 2010 ACC Player of the Year at the University of North Carolina and an attackman with the Charlotte Hounds in Major League Lacrosse, is the newest addition to Team EFX..
Play It Again Parent Sees Q1 Profit Gains
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported earnings grew in its first quarter ended Mar. 31, to $3.5 million, or 67 cents a share, from $3.03 million, or 58 cents, in the first quarter of 2011…
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