Eastern Mountain Sports is partnering with the Conservation Alliance and the Access Fund by donating 1% of all proceeds from its semi-annual “Upgrade Your Gear” sale at all store locations April 20 – 22, 2007. The proceeds will be divided equally between
Category: Outdoor
OutDoor Show Boosts Accomodations with Caravan City
In order to increase overnight accommodations, a caravan city will be set up this summer on the OutDoor exhibition grounds in Friedrichshafen, Germany. This “hotel on wheels” is called Hymer-City. During the two international trade fairs, OutDoor and EURO
ForeFront Holdings Names New President
Rick Oleksyk has been named president of ForeFront Holdings, Inc.'s primary operating subsidiary, ForeFront Group Inc., which owns the Datrek, Burton Golf, Miller Golf, Sir Christopher Hatton and Devant Sport Towel brands. Oleksyk was formerly presid
Mountainfilm and Skram Media Ink Partnership
Mountainfilm in Telluride and Skram Media, owners of UCTV, today announced a strategic partnership that will combine Mountainfilm's quality programming with UCTV’s vast online audience to enhance the entertainment experience on UCTV while engaging vi
Ashworth Adds to Board
Ashworth, Inc. appointed Eric S. Salus to serve as a director on the company's board of directors, effective April 16, 2007. In accordance with Ashworth's Bylaws, Mr. Salus will stand for election at the company's 2007 Annual Meeting of Sto
IMBA Adds Development Director
Concluding a national search, International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) has selected Richard Cook as its new development director. An active figure in the outdoor industry, Cook has worked with several sports oriented organizations over his care
Oakley Posts 31% Q1 Sales Jump; Net Follows
Oakley, Inc. reported first quarter net sales of $199.2 million, an increase of 31.3% from $151.7 million in the same period of 2006. First quarter net income jumped to $5.7 million, or 8 cents per diluted share, from $1.9 million, or 3 cents per diluted
Spalding Launches Mobile Campaign for Never Flat
Spalding is supporting Never Flat basketball technology with its first mobile marketing effort dubbed, “Ask Me,” via KSL Media, New York. Consumers texting basketball-related questions via cell phones to “Ask Me 27563” will be entered into a contest to wi
Shoe Pavilion Sees Q1 Comps Gain; Expects Widened Loss
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. reported that net sales for the first quarter totaled $36.2 million while comparable store sales increased by 7.8%. The company said it expects a net loss for the first quarter of approximately $1.2 million to $1.3 million, or a loss o
Phoenix Footwear Names Taylor as CEO
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. named Cathy B. Taylor as CEO, effective April 23, 2007. James Riedman, who serves as Phoenix's Chairman of the Board of Directors and since May 2006, as Phoenix's interim CEO will continue in his role as Chairman…
Orange 21 Doubles Loss in Q4 Despite 28% Sales Gain
Orange 21 Inc. reported net sales for the fourth quarter of 2006 increased 28% to $11.4 million compared to $8.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2005. The company reported a net loss for the fourth quarter of 2006 of approximately $4.0 million, compared
Nautilus Signs India Health Center Supply Deal
Nautilus, Inc. has been awarded an exclusive supply agreement with Talwalkars, one of India's largest chain of health centers. The exclusive partnership involves outfitting 20 health and fitness centers in 2007, with another 80 planned in major retai
CenterStone Inks Deal with Under Armour
CenterStone Technologies, Inc., announced that Under Armour® Inc. has selected the company’s software application. CenterStone is providing a business-to-business (B2B) online ordering system for Under Armour’s sales reps, customer service representative
Phoenix Footwear Appoints Cathy Taylor as CEO
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc., the parent of Royal Robbins, appointed Cathy Taylor, a consultant who formally ran Cole Hahn, as its CEO, effective April 23. James Riedman, who serves as Phoenix's chairman of the Board of Directors and since May 2006,
Saks Appoints CFO
Saks Inc. announced that Kevin Wills, EVP of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer of the company, will become Executive Vice President and chief financial officer of Saks, effective May 4. Wills will continue to report to Stephen I. Sadove, Chief Executiv
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