Stearns Inc. has laid off more than 20 employees, including President Paul Ebnet. The downsizing will be taking place over the next nine months, director of human resources Loretta Trulson said in a statement. Affected employees were informed of the chang
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Brunswick Contracts Out Bowling Pin Production
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards will shift bowling pin production from its Antigo, WI facility to contract manufacturer, QubicaAMF, resulting in the immediate closure of the Antigo facility. Closing the Antigo plant is expected to result in charges of appro
Adidas Extends A.C. Milan Deal; Nike Nears Same With Inter Milan
Adidas and A.C. Milan have extened their sponsorship deal until the end of 2017. Under the new agreement adidas will also design, produce, distribute and promote a wide range of non-sport related A.C. Milan merchandising articles. Meanwhile, according to
Adidas Extends A.C. Milan Deal; Nike Nears Same With Inter Milan
Adidas and A.C. Milan have extended their sponsorship deal until the end of 2017. Under the new agreement adidas will also design, produce, distribute and promote a wide range of non-sport related A.C. Milan merchandise. Meanwhile, according to published
OIA Names Award Finalists
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) named finalists for the 2008 Outdoor Industry Ambassador Award and Outdoor Industry Innovator Award. Winners will be announced at a kickoff breakfast Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in
Fairway and Greene Names Clark as VP of Sales
Fairway & Greene has appointed Jeff Clark as VP of sales effective January 14, 2008. Mr. Clark will be responsible for overseeing the company's overall golf sales operation for the United States. He will report directly to Fairway & Greene President,
Cycle Source launches Polaris Bike Line
Cycle Source Group has launched a line of Polaris and Victory bicycles, tricycles, and accessories as part of a long-term licensing agreement with Polaris Industries, the maker of snowmobiles, motorcycles and ATVs. The bikes range from $79.99 up to $336.9
SIA Attracts 72 Brands to New ECOsource Exhibit
More than 72 brands will be showcased at The SIA.08 SnowSports Trade Show's first ECOsource market segment exhibit in Las Vegas. ECOsource will feature suppliers embracing “green” initiatives, including brands made from recyclable or sustainable mate
Omatic/ESPN to Support Cancer Research
For the second consecutive year, Omatic Snowboards has teamed up with ESPN and The V Foundation to help raise money for cancer research through snowboarding…
Quiksilver Decreases Q1 Guidance; Rossignol Sale Possible
Quiksilver, Inc. decreased its fiscal first quarter earnings expectations to a loss of 9 cents to 12 cents per share, down from earlier guidance of a small loss. In addition, following the sale of Cleveland Golf in December 2007, the company is reviewing
Gramicci Hires Rep to Harness Fashion Trend
Gramicci apparel has added Tri Marketing Group sales agency to represent it in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana and Arkansas as part of its efforts to harness a growing emphasis on fashion in the outdoor industry. “Tri Marketing’s expertise will help ou
REI to Open Eco-friendly Store in Texas
Recreational Equipment Inc. plans to open a new 32,700-square-foot store near Austin, Texas, this fall. The store will be the second location of the company's new retail prototype design, which incorporates green building concepts. The two-story REI
Factory Design Labs Names President
Tracy McInnes has been promoted to president of Factory Design Labs. She will be responsible for overseeing the agency's internal client-facing departments including Creative Services, Interactive Services, Marketing Services, Production Services and
Central American Dri-release Licensee named
Optimer Performance Fibers has licensed its first Central American manufacturer to make Dri-release with FreshGuard moisture management fabrics. Textufil of San Salvador, El Salvador will initially offer polyester/cotton finished fabrics with their Siro D
NRF Sees Slow H1 Growth, But Stronger H2 2008
The National Retail Federation released its 2008 economic forecast, predicting that retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) will increase 3.5 percent from last year. According to its quarterly Retail Sales Outlook
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