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Mountain Equipment Co-op Introduces MEC bikes
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) unveiled its inaugural line of bicycles, online at www.mec.ca/bikes. The move reflects the co-op's ongoing efforts to respond to its members' needs and signals another step by the outdoor retailer to encourage Cana
ExOfficio Promotes New Sales Director
ExOfficio promoted Steve Talacki to director of sales. Talacki has been an integral member of the ExOfficio sales team since 2005. Talacki began his career at ExOfficio as a Sales Administrator and most recently excelled as ExOfficio's Global Busines
Warnaco’s Swimwear Sales Decline 5% in Q3
The Warnaco Group reported that Swimwear Group's revenues fell 5% to $30.2 million on a reported basis and were down 3% on a constant currency basis. The Swimwear Segment, which includes Speedo, reported an operating loss of $7.4 million, a 27% impro
Graffeeti Hires VP of Sales and Marketing
Graffeeti Inc., the footwear company known for its Remarkable Graffeeti write-on sneakers and backpacks for kids, appointed Steven V. Rubin as VP of sales & marketing…
Easton-Bell Sports Q3 Revenues Slide 11.5%
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. reported sales slid 11.5% in its third quarter ended Oct. 3 to $180.4 million from $203.4 million a year ago. or a 10.5% decline on a constant currency basis. Revenues were down 19% in its Team Sports division and were off 1.8% in
Asics and Brooks Recognized at Runner’s World Conference
Asics Gel-Kayano 15 earned the International Editor’s Choice award for best shoe of 2009 from Runner's World magazine. Brooks Ghost 2 received Runner’s World’s International Best Update, given to a shoe that demonstrates standout im
Timberland’s Q3 Earnings Climb 23.1%
The Timberland Co. reported revenues in the third quarter were relatively flat at $421.8 million compared to the prior year but was up 1.7% on a constant dollar basis, reflecting strong growth in the boots business in Europe and SmartWool brand offset by
Danner Upgrades Website
Danner, which is owned by LaCrosse Footwear, said it recently launched a new website (www.danner.com) which provides improved customer service and enhances the consumers experience with the brand…
Weik Joins RGS Wildlife Biologists
The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) announces the hiring of Andrew P. Weik as its New England Regional Wildlife Biologist. Scheduled to start in January 2010, Weik will be responsible for implementing RGS' on-the-ground forest management and landowner an
Winter Trails Celebrates 15 Years in 2010
Winter Trails celebrates its 15th year on January 9, 2010 at locations throughout the U.S. Organizers have made registration easy with an online service, at WinterTrails.org, that allows participants to sign up for their preferred location before arriving
Firearms Industry and ATF Campaign To Prevent Illegal Firearm Purchases Making Impact
Over the past year, the Don’t Lie for the Other Guy program — jointly developed by ATF and the National Shooting Sports Foundation — has been rolled out in several areas along the southwest border of the United States, according to a release by the
Jarden Corp. Sees Q3 Sales Fall on Foreign Exchange Rates; Weak Retail
Jarden Corporation said net sales for the three months ended Sept. 30 decreased to $1.4 billion compared to $1.5 billion for the same period in the previous year. Approximately $44 million of the $104 million decrease in net sales was due to foreign exch
Michael Crooke Exits prAna, Co-Founder Beaver Theodosakis Reassumes Control
Michael Crooke and prana parted ways as CEO of prAna Living, LLC. Co-founder Beaver Theodosakis will reassume the position of CEO but expects to announce a search for a new CEO sometime in 2010. Scott Kerslake, the founder of Athleta who was brought in by
Manduka Launches Exclusive Line for Lululemon
Manduka LLC announced the debut of an exclusive line of co-branded high function yoga gear products, in partnership with lululemon athletica. The premium line includes yoga mats, towels and bolsters…
The North Face Forms Middle East Partnership
Sun & Sand Sports L.L.C, a division of the Gulf Marketing Group, announced the impending launch of a new retail partnership in the Middle East with The North Face…