Perry Ellis International, Inc. announced that Al Derago was appointed senior vice president of the Nike swim division. Mr. Derago will report to Oscar Feldenkreis, president, vice-chairman, and COO of Perry Ellis International. Mr. Derago will be based i
Category: Outdoor
Shakespeare Children’s FIshing Kits Being Recalled
Shakespeare’s Fishing Tackle Division has recalled 438,000 Children's Fishing Kits The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. The company warns that lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Th
Veltex Acquires Marketing Rights to Top-Flite Golf Products in Canada
Veltex Corporation, has commenced marketing and distributing Top-Flite branded caps, balls, and golf products throughout Canada to the promotional products and retail industries. Top-Flite products were previously marketed by Explorer Headgear. However, V
OIF Launches ‘Getting Americans Active’
To leverage outdoor industry resources to introduce more Americans to the benefits of an active lifestyle, Outdoor Industry Foundation has launched Getting Americans Active, a database of outreach programs and initiatives designed to promote increased you
Sorbothane To Present the Philly Trialthlon
Sorbothane Performance Insoles signed to present the Philadelphia Triathlon in Fairmount Park, the nation’s newest, big-city, Olympic-distance triathlon, on June 26, 2005. The relationship provides a foot-bed of direct contact with the 1,400 or so athlete
Diadora America Acquires Kaelin Worldwide License
Diadora America, Inc. acquired the Kaelin license from Ermine Investments of California. Under the licensing agreement, Diadora America has the worldwide license (excluding Japan) for the Kaelin brand. From an operational standpoint, the licensing agreeme
PPA Develops Canoe and Kayak Safety Draft
The Professional Paddlesports Association released the manufacturing standards consensus ballot, which was developed by a PPA-led committee, in partnership with the American Boat and Yacht Council, charged with developing a standard that addresses canoe a
Report: Herz Sibs Get Okay for Majority Stake in Puma
Forbes.com is reporting this morning that Germany's Cartel Office has approved plans by Gunter and Daniela Herz to take a majority stake in Puma. The billionaire siblings have been the biggest shareholders in the German sportswear company, holding a
Mastro and Cordray Named Horny Toad Reps of the Year
On the final night of the recent Horny Toad annual sales meeting, Jen Mastro and Jen Cordray won “Rep of the Year” honors and a cocktail napkin IOU for the cash award from company president Gordon Seabury. Mastro and Cordray are the Rocky Mountain reps fo
American Skiing Company: Revenues and Skier Visits Climb
American Skiing Company announced an increase in resort revenues of approximately $16 million (7%) and an increase in skier visitation for the year to date. The improved results were due to an increase in season pass visitation as a result of the successf
Arbor Brings Sales Rep In-House as Sales Manager
Arbor announced that Ken Perkins has come in-house as the company's sales manager. He is now responsible for driving Arbor's skate, snowboard, and apparel sales worldwide. Ken's deep roots both in the industry and with Arbor make him unique
The Athlete’s Foot Taps Fain and Tripp Inc. for Marketing
The Athlete’s Foot has tapped Fain & Tripp Inc. to handle the company's creative, marketing, media placement, and advertising. The privately owned international franchisor of athletic footwear stores has more than 600 locations in over 40 countries..
Pacific Sunwear Moving Merchant Role to Divisions; Harmon to Exit
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. announced that Tim Harmon will be retiring from the company after almost 14 years of service, most recently as president and chief merchandising officer. Harmon's merchandising duties will be assumed by the company&
Giant Bicycle Taps Hayter Communications
Giant Bicycle named Seattle-based Hayter Communications as its new public relations agency of record. Hayter Communications will handle consumer-focused public relations, support material development and drive media relations for Giant through the agency’
Sales Reps Wanted — Swix Apparel
Swix Apparel, a leader in performance clothing and accessories for the nordic ski and outdoor industries is looking for representation in the Midwest (west of lakes) territory. Candidates should have established retail relationships within these m
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