Backcountry.com has hired CJ Singh, who holds patents related to XML record searching technology, as its chief technology officer…
Category: Outdoor
Bob’s Stores Named Connecticut Retailer of the Year
The Connecticut Retail Merchants Association (CRMA) announced that Bob's Stores has been named the 2011 Retailer of the Year…
OIA Backs Federal Internet Sales Tax Legislation
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) came out in support of The Marketplace Fairness Act introduced Wednesday in the U.S. Senate. The legislation, introduced by Senators Durbin (D-IL), Enzi (R-WY), Johnson (D-SD), and Alexander (R-TN), would give states th
Playtex Sports Launches College Scholarship Program
Playtex Sport launched its first-ever Unstoppable College Scholarship Program. Under the initiative, high school and college students can enter to win a $5,000 scholarship or premium prizes that will help them achieve their academic goals…
Heelys’ Losses Widen in Q3
Heelys, Inc. widened its loss in the third quarter to $1.5 million, or 5 cents per share, from a loss of $69,000, or break-even per share, a year ago. Revenues were down 19.7 percent to $6.6 million from $8.2 million…
VF Supply Chain Leader to Retire
VF Corp. Vice President Boyd Rogers will retire on Dec. 31, after four decades of service to the company. Rogers served as president of supply chain and a member of VF Corp.'s operating committee…
EMS to Present Major Bike Show in New York City
Eastern Mountain Sports will be the presenting sponsor for New York City Bike Expo, which will bring the nation’s largest bike expo to New York City May 3, 4, and 5. Located at the new Basketball City on Pier 36, the expo will host rider packet pick
Darn Tough Vermont Picks Canadian Distributor
Darn Tough Vermont has partnered with Interex Industries to expand the availability of its products across Canada. Interex is a Vancouver-based Canadian distributor of apparel and sporting goods for the outdoor market with over 40 years of experience and
Marker Skiwear Transitions Sales Reps in Northeast
Effective Nov. 9, Doug Hawkins (Hawk & Assoc.) will be ending the representation of Marker Skiwear Ltd. in the Northeast territory, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Hawk & Assoc. will devote their effo
Icebreaker Revamps Website
Icebreaker unveiled a complete redesign of its Icebreaker.com website. The redesigned site boasts various new, user-generated features including product ratings and reviews, questions and answers about specific products…
Xenith Rolls Out Concussion Detection Program
Xenith LLC, the maker of football helmets, announced a partnership with PAR Inc., and its newly developed Concussion Recognition and Response (CRR) Mobile Application. As a result of this partnership, Xenith and PAR Inc. will work together to educate coa
Simon Property Group Sues Indiana to Collect Online Sales Tax
Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of premium retail space, is suing the State of Indiana to force the collection of sales taxes from Amazon.com and other online retailers…
Miken Sports Forms Alliance with Hockey Legend Brett Hull
Miken Sports, a subsidiary of Jarden Corp., has formed a strategic partnership with iconic hockey figure Brett Hull. The former NHL star and Hall of Famer will serve as an adviser on product development and will play an integral role in the development of
Hillerich and Bradsby Co. Names Lawrence Writer COO/CFO
Hillerich & Bradsby Co., the parent of Louisville Slugger, has named Lawrence Writer to the position of chief operating officer/chief financial officer…
Mammut Names Two European Executives
The Mammut Sports Group named Anders Kjellen and Andy Ernst to its European management team. While Kjellen will start as the new CEO of Mammut Norway – the home country of Anjungilak sleeping bags – in January, Ernst has already begun his work at the Swis
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