An Interview with Mark Held, General Secretary of the EOG
As an international representative of the outdoor industry, the European Outdoor Group (EOG) has worked to safeguard its interests since 2003. Mark Held, General Secretary of the EOG, recently conducted an interview on the OutDoor, Messe Friedrichshafen t
Movement Makes More Sustainable Skis
Movement Skis has been recognized by 2 international forest conservation organizations for the use of sustainable forest products in the manufacturing of its 2007/08 ski collection. This season, Movement’s all-wood-based product line is derived from sele
CW-X Celebrates Five Years
When CW-X Conditioning Wear was first introduced in the U.S. to the specialty outdoor and running trade in August 2002, many retailers didn't know what to make of the bold criss-cross black and grey tights that promised to provide more support for mu
nuun Inks Marketing Deal with Deuter USA
nuun and Deuter USA will team up in 2008 to help their customers stay hydrated and promote both brands. Starting at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market and Interbike, the two companies will combine forces with cross promotion, marketing and sales initiativ
OR Shifts Summer Show Dates for 2009
Outdoor Retailer is moving up the date of its 2009 Summer Market to July 21-24. The decision to change the show dates was made in response to evolving market needs for many of the exhibitors at Summer Market. In particular, the new 2009 date aligns more
Sugoi Launches 20th Anniversary Rebranding Initiative
At their best, anniversaries offer a chance for celebration, reflection and rejuvenation. In 2007, Sugoi Performance Apparel is celebrating 20 years of fuelling personal bests, and inspiring confidence through incredible athletic products in a variety of
Payless Inks Exclusive Deal with Dexter
Payless ShoeSource, Inc. and H.H. Brown Shoe Company, Inc. have signed a multi-year agreement making Payless ShoeSource the exclusive retailer for the Dexter brand of footwear and accessories in the United States and the rest of the Western Hemisphere. H.
OIWC Looks for First Ascent Award Nominees
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) is accepting nominations for the First Ascent Award, which is generously underwritten by Timberland. This award recognizes a woman new to the industry who demonstrates strong potential for leadership. This a
ProLink Names New CEO for Media Division
ProLink Solutions, a provider of Global Positioning Satellite golf-course management systems and on-course advertising, named Andy Batkin as CEO of its ProLink Media division. Batkin comes to ProLink from Innovative Media Solutions, LLC, where he was also
West Marine Cuts 2007 Guidance
West Marine, Inc. cut its sales guidance for fiscal year 2007 and they are now are expected to be approximately $683 million to $688 million. Comparable store sales for the year are now estimated to decrease between 1.5% and 2.5%. As a result, the company
Stride Rite Q2 Income Slips Despite Stronger Sales
The Stride Rite Corporation second quarter fiscal 2007 sales were $209.2 million, an increase of 8% compared to the same period in the prior year. Net income for the second quarter totaled $14.2 million or 38 cents per diluted share, compared to the net i
Denny ‘Inks’ Deal with Better Energy Systems
Denny, ink., has been chosen by Better Energy Systems to promote its collection of portable, renewable energy products within the outdoor market. Denny, ink. will oversee all public relations initiatives for the environmentally focused company, including
Teva Mountain Games Generate $4.6 Million
Organizers of the Teva Mountain Games released the results of an economic impact study conducted during the event, concluding that the five-day festival generated over $4.6 million in incremental revenue for the local economy. The sixth annual Teva Mounta
Royal Robbins Finds A New Home with American Rec…
After two and a half years under the ownership of the Phoenix Footwear group, Royal Robbins has found a new home in Kellwood’s American Recreation division. Phoenix originally acquired Royal Robbins on October 31, 2003, for approximately $11.7 million and
Early Softgoods Declines Plague Rest of NBA Season…
Though the NBA season finished with strong sales results, weakness early in the 2006/2007 season resulted in weak overall growth at retail when compared to the ‘05/’06 season. Overall sales of NBA licensed product grew in the low-singles, according to re
