Jack Wolfskin GmbH & Co. KGaA named Michael Rupp, 51, as its new CEO, effective in July. Rupp spent the last four years as president and CEO of the Adidas subsidiary The Rockport Company, LLC in Boston and will now return to…
Category: Outdoor
Outdoor Nation Opens Applications for 2012 Summits
Outdoor Nation opened the application process for its 2012 Outdoor Nation Summits to be held this summer and fall in 10 U.S. cities. Each two-day Summit will bring together participants ages 16 to 28 to identify pressing outdoor issues, discuss and develo
Rockport Names Tobias Reiss-Schmidt as New President and CEO
The Rockport Company announced that Tobias Reiss-Schmidt, currently Rockport's SVP of Global Retail and Americas, has been named as the new President and CEO of Rockport, effective July 1, 2012. Michael Rupp, currently at the helm of Rockport, has re
The North Face, Local Dealer Help Endurance Runner Chase Record
The North Face and one of its independent outdoor specialty dealers, Great Outdoor Provision Co., are helping sponsor global endurance athlete Diane Van Deren's attempt this spring to set the time record for running North Carolina’s Mountains-t
Kigo Footwear Enrolls in Plus Foam Technologies Recycling Program
Kigo Footwear has partnered with Plus Compound Technologies (“Plus”) and Soles4Souls to keep well-worn Kigos out of landfills…
L.A. Bike Shop and Car Deal Partner to Draw Gas Weary Motorists
A Los Angeles bike dealer has launched a promotion with a neighboring car dealer to encourage motorist to trade in their cars for a new bicycle…
Sen Klobuchar Secures Funding for Recreational Trails Program
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar said Wednesday that she has secured the continuation of the Recreational Trails Program as part of a larger Surface Transportation bill…
Footbalance Partners with Bell Sports to Ramp Up Sales in Ontario
Footbalance, the custom footbed manufacturer, announced a partnership with Ontario-based rep group Bell Sports Ltd. Covering the Ontario territory, Bell Sports has fostered many solid relationships with major retailers for the past 40 years…
MC Sports Announces Vendors and Reps of the Year
During a company product expo earlier this month, MC Sports recognized their 2011 Hardlines and Softlines Vendors and Reps of the Year. For 2011, MC Sports recognized Escalade Sports as the Hardlines Vendor of the Year and Under Armour as Softlines Vendor
Dorel Cycling Sports Group to Launch Operations in China
Building on the success of its business in Asia Pacific, Cycling Sports Group, a division of Dorel Industries, Inc., has announced the upcoming launch of Cycling Sports Group China and its intention to sell Cannondale and GT brands directly in the market
CSG to Distribute Cannondale, GT Direct in China
Cycling Sports Group (CSG) is establishing an operation in China to sell Cannondale and GT brands directly in the market beginning in July 2012…
Isis for Women Appoints National Sales Manager
Isis for Women has hired outdoor industry sales veteran Don Maneth to the national sales manager position. He spent three years as national sales manager for outdoor and key accounts with Ocean Minded, five years as regional sales and marketing manager wi
Marty Staff Joins Harbor Footwear as Consultant
Harbor Footwear Group, Ltd. announced that Marty Staff has joined the company in a consulting capacity. Harbor's brands include GBX, G.H. Bass, Giorgio Brutini, IZOD and Zengara in footwear and, along with the Giorgio Brutini marque for apparel, belt
REI Says Expansion, Warm Winter Stunted 2011 Profits
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) reported flat net income of $30.2 million in 2011 on net sales to $1.8 billion, up 8.4 percent from 2010 as investments in the business and warm weather in the winter ate into profit margins during the critical holiday s
David Campisi Joins RYU Board of Directors
Respect Your Universe, Inc. announced that David Campisi is joining the RYU board of directors. The former chairman, president and CEO of The Sports Authority from 2004-2011, Campisi brings more than 30 years of experience in the retail industry for soft
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