Wilson Gives Conybear Jack Kramer Award

Wilson Racquet Sports recently honored Joel Conybear, territory manager for Eastern New York and Long Island, with the 2005 Jack Kramer Award. The Kramer Award recognizes the territory manager who has exhibited sales excellence and the core values of Wil

Orange 21 and VP of Marketing Part Ways

Orange 21 Inc. filed a Form 8-K with the SEC declaring the entrance into a Separation Agreement with Grant Guenther, VP of marketing. Under the terms of the agreement, the company and Mr. Guenther have agreed to continue Mr. Guenther’s employment to Febr

Prime Rate Inks Deal With Best Ski Weather

Prime Rate Investors, Inc. has retained the services of Best Ski Weather to be the exclusive weather provider for the Company's wholly owned subsidiary Stowe TV-10. Best Ski Weather is the leading national mountain-specific weather service provider a

ground Apparel Inks Deal with Mountain Link

ground inked a new partnership with with the international guide service, Mountain LinK LLC. ground recently celebrated it’s third birthday and views this new relationship as one of the brands' major achievements. Mountain Link LLC. founded by Robert

DiMarco Golf Joins Forzani’s Franchise Division

Beginning in March, DiMarco Golf will be operating under FGL's franchise banner, Nevada Bob's Golf. Originating in 1969 as “The Club Clinic”, DiMarco Golf has been on the forefront of the golf scene in Canada for some 35 years. The original DiMa

Nike. Inc. Promotes Five to VP Positions

NIKE, Inc. has promoted five executives to vice president: David Heath, head of U.S. sales; Heidi O'Neill, head of U.S. apparel; Roland Paanakker, chief information officer; Nigel Powell, head of global communications; and Jill Stanton, head of appar

Rebel Sport Gets Nice Holiday Sales Lift

Rebel Sport Limited’s group statutory sales revenue for the half year ended December 31 increased by 13.5% to $183.9 million when compared to the year-ago period. The gain includes sales revenue from the Glue lifestyle stores. Sales on a same store basi

Phoenix Footwear Alters Altama Acquisition Agreement

Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. announced that on January 8, 2006, Phoenix and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Altama Delta Corporation, entered into an agreement with W. Whitlow Wyatt which modified the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement dated June 15, 2004

OR Winter Market to Host 2nd Annual Fashion Show

Following last year’s successful debut, Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006 will feature the 2nd Annual Winter Market Fashion Show at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah from January 28 to January 31. Exhibitors ranging from global manufacturers to s

Specialty SnowSports Sales Climb 8%

According to the SnowSports Industries America Retail Audit, sales at specialty ski and snowboard shops were up 8% in dollars compared to last season. In dollars, that translates to $540.9 million in sales compared to $502.6 million in 2004. Unit sales

Hurley Recalls Hoody

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Hurley International, announced a voluntary recall of 330 Boy's Windbreaker Jacket with Drawstring. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to chi

Federated Puts Lord and Taylor on the Block

Federated Department Stores, Inc. plans to divest its Lord & Taylor division and the company expects to complete a transaction prior to the end of 2006. Lord & Taylor, based in New York, operates 55 stores in New Jersey, New York, Illinois, Massachusetts,

Empire Skateboard Establishes U.S. HQ

Empire Skateboard Distribution Co. announced the opening of their US Headquarters and their commitment to increasing the availability of Diamond Supply Co, Fillmore Wheels, Force Trucks, UXA Clothing and more brands to be announced. The strategy for Empi

Amerella of Canada Acquires Firethorn Golf

Amerella of Canada Ltd. has acquired Firethorn Golf, a company specializing in active golf apparel. The joint announcement was made by Amerella Vice President of Marketing Richard Merbaum and Firethorn Golf President Allan Ghetler…