Phoenix Footwear Group appointed Robert Orlando as President of the Company’s Royal Robbins division. Mr. Orlando, a 30-year veteran of the footwear and apparel industry, and most recently the President of Teva Footwear, will lead Phoenix Footwear’s popu
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The Sportsman’s Guide Q2 Sales Jump 61%
Net sales for The Sportsman's Guide's second quarter were $63.8 million, compared with $39.6 million reported for the same period in 2004. The quarter over quarter 61.2% increase in consolidated net sales was primarily the result of including ne
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Division Posts Stronger Q3 Profits
Johnson Outdoors net sales in the third quarter were $122.4 million, the highest reported since 1999, and 1.1% above the comparable 2004 period. Watercraft posted a strong gain in revenue (7.8%) resulting in its highest sales quarter in two years. As anno
Halling is New GM of Atomic Outdoor
Atomic USA promoted Rick Halling to the General Manager of Atomic Outdoor – a division of Atomic that includes the nordic ski collection and its line of Koflach mountaineering boots. As General Manager of Atomic Outdoor – Halling will be responsible for a
Kokatat Adds Beckstead to Sales and Marketing Team
Kokatat hired Lisa Beckstead to the Sales and Marketing team as their new Public Relations and Field Marketing gal. Working closely with Kokatat’s Marketing Communications Manager, Marta Miller, Lisa oversees Kokatat sponsorship and donation opportunities
Jim Marsh is New Ad Director for Canoe and Kayak Magazine
Jim Marsh is the new advertising director for Canoe & Kayak magazine. He's an avid kayaker with five years experience in the outdoor industry. He comes to Canoe & Kayak from the Mountain Gazette in Colorado, where he was advertising director for two
Adams Golf Income Drops On Margin Decrease
Adams Golf reported total net sales increased to $19.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 from $19.7 million for the comparable period of 2004. Net sales of drivers increased to $6.2 million, or 31.4% of total net sales, for the three month
ShoeBuy.com Wins Fulfillment Award
Shoebuy.com was selected the winner in the Fulfillment Category at the 3rd annual eTail Awards. The eTail awards, considered one of the premiere events within Internet retailing, recognizes the World's foremost innovators and etail performers…
Lowa Brings New Sandals and Boots to Outdoor Retailer
From the ATC, All Terrain, Series comes the new midcut Kirano GTX and the Kody GTX in both mid and low cut, all available in specially lasted men’s and women’s versions. From the Trekking Sandal Collection, the new Centurio in both men’s and women’s. From
Shock Doctor Launches New Customizable Footbed
More than 43.1 million Americans – one in every six persons – have trouble with their feet. With each step, feet are the first line of defense against force and pressure that can equal many times over one’s body weight. Shock Doctor introduces their fall
SIA Launches Education Seminar Series
SnowSports Industries America announced they will be launching a pilot education seminar series entitled “Capitalizing on Today’s Business Environment” in September. Spearheaded by Mary Jo Tarallo, SIA’s director of education, the seminars will offer wor
Mountainsmith Launches New Alpine, Backpacking, Cargo, and Bike Products
Every design element in Mountainsmith's new flagship Alpine collection of packs has a specific purpose to enhance the outdoor experience, and there are lots of them… There are several things that every through-hiker or lightweight aficionado wants
Spyder Adds McGregor as VP Sales
Spyder Active Sports announced Jay McGregor has joined the company as vice president of sales. McGregor has been charged with leading the sales team to double North American sales growth over the next few years. McGregor holds experience in managing mult
Author of ‘Savage Summit…’ Signing Posters
Jennifer Jordan, author of Savage Summit: The True Stories of the First Five Women Who Climbed K2, the World’s Most Feared Mountain, will sign free limited edition posters at Moonstone Mountain Equipment, Booth #3331, Friday, August 12, 3:00-4:00 p.m. and
Warnaco Sales Up 13%; Swimwear Down Slightly
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported results for the second quarter ended July 2, 2005, in which net revenues increased to $374.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2005, compared to $332.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2004. Net income incre
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