Kohl's Department Stores has announced that Chris Capuano is joining the company as EVP/GMMfor Home and Footwear. She will report directly to Kevin Mansell, Kohl's president. Prior to joining Kohl's, Capuano was senior vice president-Home
Category: Outdoor
Reebok Recalls Toddler Shoes
After receiving a customer complaint about its ‘Iverson/Answer’ mid and low-athletic toddler shoes, Reebok has voluntarily recalled the product, in cooperation with the CPSC. The company stated in a release that the ‘I-3’ logo on the shoes was easily remo
TNF Hires Real Branding for Interactive Advertising
The North Face has selected Real Branding of San Francisco as the company's Interactive Advertising Media Agency of Record. Real Branding's responsibilities will include: integrated strategy and media planning; research and analysis along with o
Globe International Appoints Hill CEO
Globe International has appointed Matt Hill as chief executive officer of the company. Mike Sonand, Globe’s former chief executive officer, will be appointed as chief operating officer and will report to Hill. Matt is the younger brother of Globe founde
Eldorado Climbing Walls Acquires Franklin Climbing Hold Business from BDE
Eldorado Climbing Walls has acquired Franklin Handholds from Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. Franklin's complete line of climbing handholds will be manufactured and distributed out of Eldorado's headquarters in Boulder, CO. Black Diamond Equipment
Kryptonite’s ‘Bic’ Glitch
Kryptonite Locks hit a small design glitch that could potentially have serious consequences for the brand. It turns out that due to the use of ‘tubular cylinders’ in many of the company’s mid and low price-point locks allows the locking mechanism to be pi
Wilderness Act Turns 40
As hundreds of wilderness activists converge on the
nation’s capital to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the landmark Wilderness Act, the Sierra Club is also pausing to celebrate the birthday of one of America’s legendary wilderness champions. Dr. Edgar
Phoenix Footwear Latest to Post Earnings Warning
As a result of several factors, including changes to the expected timing of contracts and product deliveries at Phoenix Footwear's Altama Footwear unit, and to a lesser extent, softness with the Company's Trotters brand, Phoenix Footwear will no
Warrior Lacrosse Expands Sales Organization
Warrior Lacrosse has expanded their national sales team with the recent hire of three sales associates, Jack Piatelli in New England, Chip Mayer in the Southeast, and Scott Hochstadt on the West Coast. Piatelli comes to Warrior from Brine Inc. where he s
EMU Australia Forms Europe Subsidiary
EMU Australia will be taking over pan-European operations under the newly formed EMU Ridge Europe Gmbh. EMU Ridge Europe Gmbh will be headquartered in Hamburg, Germany as a wholly owned subsidiary of EMU Ridge Australia PTY LTD Aussie Corp. to market and
Obermeyer Launches Academic Incentive Program for Sponsored Athletes
Beginning this academic year, Sport Obermeyer will offer its sponsored athletes an Academic Incentive Program. Obermeyer athletes in grade school through college will now be able to participate and earn monetary rewards for exemplary performance in school
West Marine Cuts Outlook for Quarter, Year
West Marine CEO John Edmondson said recently that August continued the soft trend that West Marine first observed in the latter part of June. Sales have remained soft so far in September and, as a result, he now expects third quarter sales to range from $
Ajay Sports to File Past 10-Q’s and K’s
Ajay Sports, Inc., which owns Pro Golf International, Inc., has announced plans to file all past due 10Qs and 10Ks required for years 2001, 2002, 2003 and YTD 2004. Management said they will focus on restructuring the company to improve the bottom line an
Bike Industry Forms Women’s Coalition
In the midst of the busy Interbike Show, a group of spirited bicycle industry-related women are taking time out to meet other industry women, greet old friends and schmooze. The “Schmoozapalooza” will take place Thursday, October 7, 2004 from 5:30 to 7:30
Ibex Wins Guides Choice Award
IBEX Outdoor Clothing was awarded the American Alpine Institute (AAI) Guide's Choice Award. The award presentation took place on August 12, 2004 at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market tradeshow in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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