MSA Recalls Redpoint Descenders
MSA recently became aware of two incidents where climbers using the Redpoint Descender experienced a rapid rate of descent. The company’s initial investigation indicates that under certain use conditions the model of one-way bearing used in some of the de
General Merchandise Manager — Mountain Gear
Mountain Gear, a fast growing industry leading direct marketing company specializing in high-end outdoor apparel and equipment in Spokane, WA is looking for a General Merchandise Manager to plan, develop and implement overall merchandising programs
Zumiez Prices IPO; Shareholders to Get 35% of Proceeds…
Zumiez, the 140-door action sports retailer that is gearing up for an Initial Public Offering, filed an amended S-1 with the SEC on Thursday pricing 1.875 million shares in the $15 to $17 per share range. At that range, the total raised in the IPO would b
Oakley Starts the Year Off Right…
Oakley seems to be adjusting to the sunglass market’s move to more fashion-oriented eyewear while at the same time boosting the bottom line through its multi-channel distribution strategy. While most production issues with Oakley sunglasses seem to have b
Head Sport AG Moves More of Tennis Racquet Production to China…
Head Sport AG has decided to outsource 90% of its tennis racquet production from its European sites in Kennelbach, Austria and Èeské Budejovice, Czech Republic to China. The move is in response to the sharp rise in the Euro-Dollar exchange rates over the
Wolverine Sees More Balanced Results, But Outdoor Still Driving Growth…
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. got fairly balanced performances from each of their divisions in the first quarter ended March 26, with all groups reporting “solid” revenue growth and double-digit earnings gains for the period, but the Outdoor Group, which inc
Timberland Posts Solid Q1, But Sees Slower U.S. Boot Business in Q2 and Q3…
The Timberland Company saw a further shift of its business to the International side of the scale in the first quarter as both reported and constant dollar sales outpaced the Domestic gains. The company did get a lift in late season boot sales in the Nor
K2 Inc. Takes Q1 Hit on Higher Operating Expenses; In-line Weakness Hurts Growth…
K2’s diversification seems to be paying off by balancing the seasonality of the different businesses and compensating for any unseasonable weather-related issues that have been plaguing many other manufacturers. Still, the balance didn’t help the bottom l
Golfsmith Expanding Tennis Specialty Format…
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. has revamped its positioning strategy to add tennis centers in up to 60% of its stores in major tennis markets by summer 2005. The retailer, which currently operates 46 superstores, recently began operating tennis c
Atlas Completes Product Testing in High Sierra
Four Atlas Snow-Shoe Company staff members completed a technical Trans-Sierra snowshoe trek traveling from Symmes Creek near Independence, Calif., on the Eastern side of the range, to Wolverton Ski Area in Sequoia National Park through John Muir Wildernes
Territory Sales Manager — Stearns, Inc.
Stearns Inc., a Division of K2 Inc. is the premier, branded manufacturer of the industry’s most advanced high-quality active watersports and outdoor sporting goods products with a 50+-year tradition of quality. Our search is for a Territory Sales M
Product Manager ATV Accessory Products
Stearns Inc., a Division of K2 Inc. is the premier, branded manufacturer of the industry’s most advanced high-quality active water sports and outdoor sporting goods products with a 50+-year tradition of quality. Our Search is for a Product Manager
VauDe Appoints Lutz Vetter as Export Manager
Lutz Vetter is the new Export Manager for VAUDE. He will be taking over the direction of international sales starting May, 2005. According to VauDe, In this position he will be able to apply the international sales expertise gained over the many years spe
Columbia Nominates New Director
Columbia Sportswear has nominated Andy D. Bryant for election as a director. In connection with the nomination of Bryant, the number of directors to be elected to the board of directors of the Company has been increased from eight to nine. Other nominees
Highgear and Vasque Team Up for Ultrarunning Team
Highgear has inked a sponsorship deal with the Vasque Ultrarunning team for the 2005 race season. Highgear will be the official electronics sponsor of this accomplished team, outfitting all 19 athletes with the best in altimeter watches, heart rate moni
