Skullcandy Hires VP of Sales, North America
Skullcandy hired Rich Sargente as vice president of North America sales. Sargente, who most recently served as VP of sales for Panasonic, will be in charge of leading all sales efforts in the US and Canada, as well as guiding channel diversification…
FBI Arrests 22 in Arms Bribery Inquiry
The FBI has charged 22 people as part of a 2 1/2-year undercover investigation into a bribery scheme in which federal agents posed as arms-buying representatives of an African defense minister. Twenty one were arrested Monday as they prepared for the 2010
Outdoor Research Hires Director of Sales, Europe
Outdoor Research's Maurice Brenninkmeijer who has served as Sales Manager – Canada for OR, has been named the new Director of Sales – Europe…
Kobe, Lebron Most Popular NBA Jerseys
The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant once again retained the top spot on the NBA’s Most Popular Jerseys, a ranking he has held since the start of the 2008-09 season. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James maintains the No. 2 spot…
NFL Scaling Back Game Jerseys Distribution
The NFL is only allowing online shops that bought at least $3 million worth of licensed merchandise from Reebok last year to apply to offer game day jerseys this year, according to a report in the New York Times. Brian McCarthy, an N.F.L. spokesman, told
California Bill Would Require Kids to Wear Ski Helmets
A California lawmaker has proposed a law that would require children to use helmets while snow skiing, according to a report by the Associated Press. The bill would require children under 18 to wear a helmet or subject their parents to a $25 fine…
Jarden Corp. Closes $492M Note Sale
Jarden Corporation said it closed its sale of $492 million in 7 1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020…
Outdoor Research Names Director of Sales – Europe
Outdoor Research named Maurice Brenninkmeijer as director of sales in Europe as part of a stepped up commitment to the world's largest outdoor market. Brenninkmeijer had been director sales in Canada for OR…
SOAR Communications Splits From Parent Company
SOAR Communications is splitting from parent company, Politis LLC, after a successful five-year partnership.
The full-service, public relations and marketing firm that represents several Nielsen shows – including Outdoor Retailer – will continue to be he
EMS Schedules Nor’easter Festival for Late September
Nor’easter powered by Eastern Mountain Sports will take place Sept. 24-26, 2010 at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, NH. The mountain life festival combines multiple outdoor sports, conservation efforts and live music…
ITC Seeking Comments from Small Exporters for Study
Outdoor Industry Association is encouraging its members to provide input to a study by the U.S. International Trade Commission on the current export climate for U.S. Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). The Commission has scheduled two hearings for Februar
Cabela’s Presents Winchester with Lifetime Business Achievement Award
Winchester Ammunition has been chosen as the recipient of the 2010 Cabela’s Lifetime Business Achievement Award. The presentation was made January 18, during the SHOT Show reception in Las Vegas…
Winchester Ammunition Names Distributor of the Year
Winchester Ammunition presented the 2009 Distributor of the Year Award to Jerry’s Sports Center, headquartered in Forest City, PA, during the 2010 SHOT Show in Las Vegas…
Winchester Honors Kittery Trading Post as Dealer of the Year
Winchester Ammunition presented the 2009 Dealer of the Year Award to Kittery Trading Post during the 2010 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.
Deckers Outdoor Makes A Simple Decision
Deckers Outdoor Corp. is shifting some senior brand responsibilities and moving its Simple brand from under the UGG brand umbrella managed by Connie Rashwain to instead report into Teva brand President Peter Worley…
