The Rockport Company announced that Tobias Reiss-Schmidt, currently Rockport's SVP of Global Retail and Americas, has been named as the new President and CEO of Rockport, effective July 1, 2012. Michael Rupp, currently at the helm of Rockport, has re
Category: Outdoor
The North Face, Local Dealer Help Endurance Runner Chase Record
The North Face and one of its independent outdoor specialty dealers, Great Outdoor Provision Co., are helping sponsor global endurance athlete Diane Van Deren's attempt this spring to set the time record for running North Carolina’s Mountains-t
Kigo Footwear Enrolls in Plus Foam Technologies Recycling Program
Kigo Footwear has partnered with Plus Compound Technologies (“Plus”) and Soles4Souls to keep well-worn Kigos out of landfills…
L.A. Bike Shop and Car Deal Partner to Draw Gas Weary Motorists
A Los Angeles bike dealer has launched a promotion with a neighboring car dealer to encourage motorist to trade in their cars for a new bicycle…
Sen Klobuchar Secures Funding for Recreational Trails Program
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar said Wednesday that she has secured the continuation of the Recreational Trails Program as part of a larger Surface Transportation bill…
Footbalance Partners with Bell Sports to Ramp Up Sales in Ontario
Footbalance, the custom footbed manufacturer, announced a partnership with Ontario-based rep group Bell Sports Ltd. Covering the Ontario territory, Bell Sports has fostered many solid relationships with major retailers for the past 40 years…
MC Sports Announces Vendors and Reps of the Year
During a company product expo earlier this month, MC Sports recognized their 2011 Hardlines and Softlines Vendors and Reps of the Year. For 2011, MC Sports recognized Escalade Sports as the Hardlines Vendor of the Year and Under Armour as Softlines Vendor
Under Armour Signs Undefeated Mexican Boxer
Under Armour announced a new multi-year partnership with undefeated boxing World Champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. At just 21 years old, the virtuoso from Mexico has taken the boxing world by storm after turning pro in 2005. Alvarez, who is the current WBC
NSSF Awards Over $4.7 Million to State Agencies to Promote Hunting
The National Shooting Sports Foundation® has in ten years awarded $4.7 million in grants to 40 state wildlife agencies to fund projects providing novice and experienced hunters with more opportunities to go afield and new resources to plan hunts. Some 121
Nicholas Brayton Appointed President of Woolrich
Woolrich named two descendants of John Rich, who founded the company in 1830, to lead the company as it moves toward completion of its second century in business. Nicholas Brayton will take the helm of president, and Joshua W. Rich will serve as vice pres
Dorel Cycling Sports Group to Launch Operations in China
Building on the success of its business in Asia Pacific, Cycling Sports Group, a division of Dorel Industries, Inc., has announced the upcoming launch of Cycling Sports Group China and its intention to sell Cannondale and GT brands directly in the market
CSG to Distribute Cannondale, GT Direct in China
Cycling Sports Group (CSG) is establishing an operation in China to sell Cannondale and GT brands directly in the market beginning in July 2012…
Isis for Women Appoints National Sales Manager
Isis for Women has hired outdoor industry sales veteran Don Maneth to the national sales manager position. He spent three years as national sales manager for outdoor and key accounts with Ocean Minded, five years as regional sales and marketing manager wi
Marty Staff Joins Harbor Footwear as Consultant
Harbor Footwear Group, Ltd. announced that Marty Staff has joined the company in a consulting capacity. Harbor's brands include GBX, G.H. Bass, Giorgio Brutini, IZOD and Zengara in footwear and, along with the Giorgio Brutini marque for apparel, belt
REI Says Expansion, Warm Winter Stunted 2011 Profits
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) reported flat net income of $30.2 million in 2011 on net sales to $1.8 billion, up 8.4 percent from 2010 as investments in the business and warm weather in the winter ate into profit margins during the critical holiday s
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