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Outdoor Foundation Releases New Report on Participation in Outdoor Recreation
In 2008, American participation in outdoor recreation was marked by encouraging growth in important segments of core outdoor activities as well as continuing, though less dramatic, declines in youth participation, according to a new report, the 2009 Outdo
SKINS and USA Cycling Form Apparel Partnership
SKINS and USA Cycling jointly announced the upgrade of their partnership agreement in order to equip the athletes of USA Cycling. Beginning in February 2010, SKINS will provide its full range of competitive cycling apparel to USA Cycling athletes across t
Nike Protests Chamber’s Climate Change Stance
Nike has circulated a statement regarding their serious disagreement with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its recalcitrant position on climate policy that doubts trends toward global warming…
BOSG Hires East Coast Sales Director
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG) hired Chris Miller as their East Coast Sales Director. Miller was the Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Summit Resource Group in Bozeman, MT.
Report: Russell Athletic to Close Columbus Distribution Center
Russell Athletic plans to close a distribution center in Columbus, OH, laying off 112 people. According to the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, the Georgia Department of Labor has been notified of the closure, which is effective Nov. 9…
California Firearms Retailers Urge Veto of Three Anti-gun Bills
The California Association of Firearms Retailers (CAFR) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) are urging Gov. Schwarzenegger (R) to veto three “ill-conceived and burdensome anti-gun…”
ASICS Europe Names Sales and Marketing Chief
ASICS Europe B.V. has appointed Alistair Cameron to the newly created position of executive vice president sales and marketing. Cameron was formerly cirector of Clark's Women's Business UK/International…
Study: Nature Based Outdoor Activities Growing, Youth Participation Declining
In 2008, American participation in outdoor recreation was marked by encouraging growth in important segments of core outdoor activities as well as continuing, though less dramatic, declines in youth participation, according to a new report, the 2009 Outdo
Sugoi Launches Triathlon Inspiration Website
SUGOI Performance Apparel launched “Incredible Jane” – an online community designed to foster new participation in the sport of triathlon through the activities of one fearless athlete…
Puma Loses Trademark Case in South Africa
The Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa dismissed an application for trademark infringement brought by German manufacturer Puma against South African importer and distributor of footwear Global Warming…
Jupa Sports Names VP, Sales
Nérée Arsenault, president and chief executive officer of BOYZ Inc., announced the appointment of Robert Langlois to the position of vice-president sales for JUPA SPORTS (Jupa, D2, Badbones and Blue Icon), a division of BOYZ Inc. Langlois was formerly vic
Nfinity Sponsors Emory University
Nfinity, the first women’s performance shoe, inked a deal with Emory University volleyball team for the 2009 season. The team will be outfitted in the new Nfinity Volleyball Shoe…
Signature Eyewear’s Q3 Sales Drop 7.8%
Signature Eyewear, Inc., which makes Cutter & Buck eyewear, reported its earnings in its third quarter ended July 31 dipped to $155,000 from $540,000 a year ago. Sales were down 7.8% to $5.9 million from $6.4 million a year ago…
Deckers Names Thomas George CFO
Deckers Outdoor Corporation has appointed Thomas A. George as Chief Financial Officer, effective Sept. 11. Decker said George has over thirty years of experience in corporate finance and accounting, having served in a number of senior level positions with
David Finkelstein Assumes VP Position at Ultimate Walking Gear
Ultimate Walking Gear LLC announced the addition of David Finkelstein to it’s management team. Finkelstein will serve the company as vice president in charge of sales and marketing and will lead a team of independent sales agents in the US and inter
