OIA Releases Top Line Retail Sales Report
Outdoor Industry Association announced the availability of its most recent “Top Line Retail Sales Report Detailed Findings” which is published bi-annually for OIA members. According to this study, 2004 dollar sales of outdoor recreation products through
Horny Toad Inks Deal with F3 Distribution
Horny Toad has selected F3 Distribution as their Canadian brand partner. The announcement concludes an extensive process for Horny Toad, in which the brand sought out a partner who could support growing demand within a highly competitive and geographicall
Lafuma Completes Oxbow Acquisition
Under the terms of a Share Acquisition Contract signed on June 1, 2005, between LAFUMA and TEAHUPOO (an investment fund subsidiary advised by ARGOS SODITIC), as well as certain shareholder managers of OXBOW, LAFUMA acquired 2.4 million OXBOW shares on Jun
Gramicci Hires Dessinger as National Sales Manager
Joe Dessinger has been named national sales manager of the Gramicci brand, a long-time mainstay of the outdoor sportswear sector. A 23-year veteran of the apparel field, Dessinger will oversee an independent sales force and be responsible for all customer
Rawlings and Matrix Trade Shots in the New Hit “Bag Wars: Episode III”
In a messy fight between a brand and a licensee, K2, Inc. and Rawlings last week filed papers asking for a new trial in a breach of contract suit case that saw Matrix Group Ltd, Rawlings’ bag licensee, awarded approximately $8.7 million by a jury earlier
GSI Expands to Europe in Acquisition…
GSI Commerce Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire control of privately-held Aspherio, S.L., a Barcelona, Spain-based provider of outsourced e-commerce solutions. GSI will work strategically with Aspherio to offer its international e-commerce c
Reebok International Sells Ralph Lauren Footwear License Back to Polo…
Reebok International and Polo Ralph Lauren will part ways after a nine-year deal that had the two in an exclusive footwear licensing arrangement that granted Reebok the rights to design, develop, manufacture, market and distribute men's, women's
Regional Marketing Representative – anon.optics
anon.optics is seeking a Regional Marketing Representative tp facilitate anon's new product launch in the southern California market. Based in Orange County this individual will communicate the anon brand message to the action sports market.
Product Developer — Betlin, Inc.
Betlin, Inc. seeks an individual passionate about team sports to become a Product Developer of athletic team uniforms. This hands-on position will oversee the entire development process from creation of patterns through the completion of prototypes
IBM Survey: Consumers Want Custom Retail Experience
Retailers will lose shopper loyalty unless they differentiate themselves in the eyes of consumers, according to a new IBM Survey of American shoppers. Those surveyed say lack of distinction in services, products and store atmosphere, as well as unhelpful
Orlando Leaves Teva; Martinez Takes Over
Robert Orlando, President of Teva, has left Deckers in order to pursue other interests. The Company is actively searching for a successor. In the interim, Angel Martinez, Deckers' President and Chief Executive Officer, will assume all his responsibil
Sutton Leaves Sea Otter and Joins Specialized
Sea Otter Classic announces the departure of its chief operations officer/chief marketing officer Rick Sutton. Sutton spent 13 years with Sea Otter Classic and leaves to become the vice president of retail sales at Specialized…
Extrasport Named Official Lifejacket of US Sailing
US Sailing, national governing body for the sport, has announced that Extrasport, the well-known manufacturer of lifejackets, has been named the Official Personal Flotation Device Sponsor of the US Sailing Team, the US Disabled Sailing Team, and the US Yo
The Sports Authority Sees Q1 Comps Inch Up 1.8%
The Sports Authority, Inc. announced results for its first fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2005, in which net income was $8.0 million, or 30 cents per diluted share compared with $4.2 million, or 16 cents per diluted share, including merger integration cos
Shop.org: Online Sales Reach 4.6% Of Total Retail Sales
Shop.org released its annual study, The State of Retailing Online 8.0 conducted by Forrester Research, which announced that of 137 retailers surveyed, 2004 online sales rose 23.8% to $141.4 billion. Excluding travel, online retail sales also rose 23.8% to
