Outdoor Apparel Sales Remain Strong in November…

While many Western resorts were able to open their doors early last month, there have been no reports of record snowfalls to drive early sales. As a result, SnowSports hardgoods’ sales have had a relatively slow start to the season but below normal tempe

Vail Resort’s Fiscal Q1 EPS Flat on 33% Revenue Gain

Vail Resorts, Inc. first quarter of fiscal 2007 total revenues increased $28.1 million, or 32.9% to $113.5 million from $85.4 million for the comparable period last fiscal year. Loss from operations for the quarter increased $1.0 million, or 2.0%, to a lo

Miōn to Operate as Carbon Neutral Brand

Miōn footwear will operate as a carbon neutral brand in 2007 and beyond. The brand formulated this goal to operate as a carbon neutral company just prior to the European Outdoor Show in Friedrichshafen, Germany and the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market

GBMI Creates U.K. Subsidiary

Global Brand Marketing Inc. is organizing its operations in the United Kingdom in order to establish direct control over its wholesale distribution, merchandising and marketing in that region. In addition, GBMI has hired Steven Price Brown to head up GBMI

Heelys IPO Skates Ahead of Expectations

Heelys IPO officially launched on Thursday and the market priced the 6.425 million share offering well above original estimates. The offering was expected to sell for $16-$18 per share but sold for $21 per share, raising almost $135 million…

Spy Optic Shuffles California Reps

Spy Optic's rep Nik Hennessee will be transitioning from his present territory of Los Angeles to the Orange County region. Due to pressing family matters, existing OC rep Todd Madsen will be moving to Northern California. He will be greatly missed a

Coleman Promotes Three SVPs

The Coleman Company, Inc. promoted three senior vice presidents, Pat Barnett, Senior Vice President of Global Product Management; Bob Fowler, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain; and Sam Solomon, Senior Vice President, Global Administration and C

Puma Extends Cameroon Football Sponsorship

PUMA and the Cameroon Football Association have announced a long-term extension to their partnership initiated back in 1997. PUMA will continue to be the Official Supplier of The Indomitable Lions and its associated teams including the Men’s ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘U2