Tecnica is expanding its Fur offerings for Winter 2005, including the introduction of a men's fur boot collection…
Category: Outdoor
Völkl Introduces the Selecta Snowboard
The Selecta features the “Powder Channel” tail, which allows the tail to set down in powder. Unlike conventional “swallowtail” powder boards, Powder Channel allows the Selecta to be ridden switch. The top surface of the board is transparent – a window to
Yue Yuen Fiscal Year Hurt by Higher Raw Materials Costs, Lower Gross Margin…
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings announced lower than expected earnings as net profit for the year ended September 30 fell 1.6% to $303.3 million, compared to $308.2 million last year. The majority of the profit shortfall came from increased raw material pric
Popular Outdoor to File Chapter 11…
Over the holiday period, Popular Outdoor Outfitters, a regional chain of outdoor stores based in Ariz., closed its Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix and West Valley stores. The chain has been in business since 1952, and just before 9/11 was doing business throug
NSGA: Women Still Lead In Athletic Footwear Purchases in 2004
Females continue to lead males as purchasers of sports footwear although that margin decreased slightly in 2004, according to data released by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). For 2004, females purchased 53.3% of all sport footwear compared
Reebok Launches Rbk Hockey; Inks Player Roster
Reebok International launches Rbk Hockey, a new line of ultra-high performance hockey products developed and tested by The Hockey Company, a Reebok subsidiary, in close collaboration with some of the world’s best hockey players. Rbk Hockey skates, sticks
Keen Footwear Promotes Van Dine to President
KEEN Footwear has promoted Jim Van Dine to president of the company, effective immediately. Van Dine will report to Angel Martinez, vice-chairman and chief executive officer. Van Dine previously held the title of vice president/general manager. As presi
Forzani Acquires National Sports
The Forzani Group announced the proposed acquisition of National Gym Clothing Limited, operating as National Sports in Ontario. The acquisition of National Sports will
result in the addition of 19 stores in Ontario and approximately 486,000 square feet o
Ahead names Eddie Fadel as New Director of Merchandising
Ahead, a designer and marketer of branded golf headwear and apparel, today announced that it has named industry veteran Eddie Fadel, Director of Merchandising. Fadel will join the Ahead team at The 2005 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FL, where the Comp
La Sportiva and GoLite Join Forces with Trail-Running Team
In a concerted effort to support the growth of trail
running LaSportiva and GoLite are joining forces to sponsor a high-profile running team for the 2005 race season and beyond.The team will consist of an Elite Team, Pro Team, Adventure Team, and Demo Tea
Raleigh Taps Wisk for Director of Operations
Raleigh America named Clyde Wisk Director of Operations to oversee analytical and logistical transportation support for the bicycle supplier’s three U.S. distribution centers. Wisk has more than 15 years of experience in operations management with major m
CamelBak Hires New Chief Executive
CamelBak Products, LLC has hired J. Marty O'Donohue to lead the company from a category originator to a dominant global brand in the recreation and military markets. O'Donohue, who spent the last 15 years as CEO of Marinco, a manufacturer and m
Sales Reps Needed — Priva Sport / Lotto
Priva Sport is the North American licensee for LOTTO Sport Italian Design. As an importer/distributor of Soccer/Tennis footwear, apparel, and accessories, it is currently in search for Sales Representatives to promote its high-performance line of L
OIA Asks for Industry Executive’s Support
OIA has asked for the support of the outdoor industry in its efforts to see that the Stateside Land and Water Conservation Fund and Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery programs are fully funded. Over thirty of the outdoor industry’s top CEOs and president
adidas Extends FIFA World Cup Sponsorship Through 2014
FIFA and adidas formally announced an extension of their long-term partnership agreement granting adidas the Official Partnership, Suppliership and Licensing rights for the FIFA World Cup™ in 2010 and 2014. The contract was reached with FIFA in Zurich, Sw
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