Oracle Corporation and ProfitLogic, Inc. have announced a definitive agreement for Oracle to acquire ProfitLogic, a privately held provider of Retail Profit Optimization solutions. ProfitLogic's software analyzes customer demand patterns to help reta
Category: Outdoor
Huffy May Become Private, Chinese-Owned Company…
After nine months under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Huffy Corp. last week provided some guidance on its plans for reorganization. HUF filed papers with the SEC pertaining to an “agreement in principle” between Huffy and a group of creditors includ
Asolo Signs N.A. Equipment License with Infinity Sports Group…
Infinity Sports Group of Vancouver has signed a licensing agreement with Asolo SpA to design, market, and distribute Asolo branded backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags for the North American market. The Infinity Sports Group, currently distributes Asolo fo
Thule Consolidates Sales Force
With the goal of streamlining its sales team, Thule has consolidated its sales representation in multiple channels to single representative groups in the Rockies, Midwest, and Southeast. Historically, Thule has had multiple sales representative groups fo
Director of Footwear Development — Pearl Izumi
Pearl Izumi is seeking a Director of Footwear Development to oversee our product development operations in the U.S. and China. This leader will have a proven record managing and leading a cross cultural team, creating and implementing effective de
Sierra Club Highlights America’s Recreation Gems
America’s Great Outdoors, Sierra Club’s new report outlining a vision for protecting our natural
heritage. The places profiled in the report were chosen by citizen conservationists in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico for the unpara
Highgear Reorganizes International Division
Techtrail, the European division of U.S. based Highgear, announced two international changes. Ryan Hamsho has been appointed to head up International Sales from Techtrail's Asheville, North Carolina home office. Across the pond, Techtrail has appoint
Sportsman’s Guide Wins Several Awards
The Sportsman's Guide has reached a variety of milestones with respect to listings in several periodicals and indices. Recently, the Company was named to the new Russell Microcap Index when Russell Investment Group reconstituted its family of U.S. in
Materials Research Analyst — Columbia Sportswear
Columbia Sportswear Company, a global leader in the design, marketing and sourcing of outerwear/sportswear apparel and footwear, is famous for its quality outdoor product. Our Materials Research department in Portland, OR is seeking a new member f
Phoenix Completes Chambers Acquisition; Expects Q2 Loss on Military Weakness
Phoenix Footwear completed its acquisition of the Chambers Belt Company. Chambers manufactures and distributes men's and women's belts and accessories spanning traditional and western styles, as well as a growing children's line. The compan
Sport Chalet Fiscal 2004 Sales Climb 17% on 5.7% Comp Increase
Sport Chalet fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 sales increased 17.0%, from $264.2 million last year to $309.1 million this year. The increase is the result of opening five new stores this year and three last year, as well as a same store sales increase of
Amer Sports Appoints Suunto Oy President
Amer Sports has appointed Juha Pinomaa as president of Suunto Oy effective September 1, 2005. Juha has made an extensive career in Nokia Mobile Phones, where he has during the past 17 years held several executive positions in general management, internati
NRF Takes Steps to Eliminate Organized Retail Theft
In continuation of its efforts to fight organized retail theft, the National Retail Federation (NRF) recently conducted a survey to gauge the impact that this type of crime is having on the retail community. The first of its kind, the survey polled 41 sen
Product Manager, Men’s Apparel — Burton
Burton, Inc. is seeking a Product Manager – Men’s Apparel to be responsible for conceptualizing product lines that fit within the market, coordinating with team riders, sales and marketing departments on the development and production of the men’s
Stride Rite Second Quarter Sales Slip 3% on Keds and Hilfiger Weakness
The Stride Rite Corporation reported financial net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 decreased 3% to $159.6 million from $165.0 million in the comparable quarter in fiscal 2004. Operating income in the second quarter of 2005 was $18.2 million, a
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