Big Agnes Partners with Big City Mountaineers
Big Agnes has been named the exclusive bag and pad supplier to Big City Mountaineers’ Summit for Someone benefit climb program. As exclusive bag and pad supplier, Big Agnes will provide Summit for Someone participants with Farwell sleeping bags and Two-Tr
Consumers Use Internet First and Most
As the holiday shopping season approaches, a BURST! Media survey reveals that three-quarters (76.6%) of respondents are online shoppers. Significantly, three out of five (62.8%) online shoppers say the Internet is their primary source of information when
Trails.com Experiences Record Year
2005 has been a record year for Trails.com. The company has experienced record growth rates with key industry metrics including subscription sales, website traffic and site registrations. As a result the company has increased staff, moved into a new corpo
Vail Posts 38% Q4 Revenue Jump; Income Still in Red
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported total revenue increased $32.9 million, or 37.8%, to $120.0 million for the fourth quarter ended July 31, 2005. The company reported a fourth quarter net loss of $36.4 million, or a loss of $1.00 per diluted share, compared to a
Yakima Issues Recall of Mighty Joe 2 and 3 Racks
Yakima Products issued a product recall of its Mighty Joe 2 and Mighty Joe 3 bicycle racks. Yakima is voluntarily recalling all Mighty Joe 2 and Mighty Joe 3 racks due to safety concerns revealed following extensive product testing. Yakima notified the
PacSun Appoints Wendy E. Burden as New COO
Pacific Sunwear announced that Wendy E. Burden has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer effective November 8, 2005. Ms. Burden will report to Seth Johnson, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, and will be responsible for store
Wolverine Third Quarter Sales Climb 7%; Increases Full-Year Guidance
Wolverine World Wide third quarter 2005 revenue totaled $279.1 million, a 7.0% increase over third quarter 2004 revenue of $260.9 million. Earnings per share for the third quarter of 2005 were 42 cents compared to 37 cents reported for the third quarter o
Pacific Sunwear Appoints Burden as COO
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. announced the appointment of Wendy E. Burden to the position of COO effective November 8, 2005. Ms. Burden will report to Seth Johnson, the company's CEO, and will be responsible for store operations, real estate a
Luxottica Acquires China Eyewear Chain
The Luxottica Group will acquire Ming Long Optical, the largest premium optical chain in the province of Guangdong, China. As a result, the Group becomes the leading operator of premium optical stores in China, with a total of 278 locations in two of the
Umbro Acquires 25% Stake in China Distributor
Umbro has entered into an agreement to acquire a 25% stake in Team & Sports Ltd., the current licensee distributing Umbro product in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Umbro will pay a total consideration of $12 million for the stake in the company.
REI Plans New California and North Carolina Stores
REI plans to open two stores, oni in Santa Monica, Calif., and one in Pineville, N.C. The Santa Monica will open in the Spring of 2006 at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard. The store in Pineville, a suburb north of Charlotte, N.C., wi
MoMA Exhibit Features Brunton SolarRoll
Brunton's SolarRoll 14, waterproof, flexible solar panel will be included in an upcoming display at the esteemed New York City Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)…
adidas and Xbox to Partner on Marketing Initiatives
Xbox and adidas have entered into a long-term strategic alliance at X05, the Microsoft Xbox brand experience for the games and entertainment industry. The two companies companies will partner on a series of planned activities and initiatives, including t
American Skiing Promotes Hansen to Real Estate Chief
American Skiing Company has named Stan Hansen to the position of Senior Vice President of Real Estate. Hansen, currently President and Managing Director of the company's Mount Snow resort in Vermont, will have the responsibility for the planning and
Head Appoints New EVP for Diving Division
Head N.V. announced that Gerald Skrobanek will be promoted to the Executive Vice President of the Diving Division, effective September 28, 2005 when he will also be appointed as President of HTM Sport S.p.A Italy. Gerald replaces Stefano Di Martino who h
