Spy Optics Launches IPO…
Spy Optics has launched a successful IPO on the Nasdaq National Exchange under the corporate name Orange.21 with the ticker symbol ORNG. Orange.21 offered 2.48 million shares initially, and then upping the number to 3.48 million shares when an internal st
Mystery Blog Site Shakes Up Outdoor Industry…
The total power of the Internet as a tool to communicate and build a feeling of community is just being realized by many, and recently a few veterans of the outdoor industry teamed together to use the Internet for this very purpose. ThePiton.com was launc
Telemarkski.com Launches New Site
Telemarkski.com announced the launch of a new
sister site, Alpineer.com. Staffed and operated by The Alpineer, an outdoor specialty retail store that has been a fixture in the Crested Butte community since 1969, the Alpineer.com site will specialize in so
Oakley and Luxottica Group Sign New Agreement
Oakley, Inc. and Luxottica Group, S.p.A. jointly announced they have agreed to a new contract, effective immediately. The new commercial agreement sets forth the terms of their relationship through December 31, 2005. The terms of the current agreement in
Hinds is Cloudveil Rep of the Year
Cloudveil announced the recipient of the “coveted Cloudveil Cup” to Rep of The Year Dwight Hinds of DH Enterprises. Hinds, the Sales Representative for California, Arizona and Nevada, is a California native, lifelong surfer/skier and also represents Horny
Suunto Inks Deal with WeCeFAR
Florida based adventure racing club, WeCeFAR (West Central Florida Adventure Racing) has inked a partnership with Suunto USA as a “sustaining” sponsor of its 2005 adventure racing and ultra endurance events…
Obermeyer Hires Shenley Bertram Smith as Texas-Gulf Rep.
Sport Obermeyer has hired Shenley Bertram Smith to their Sales Team. A familiar face at Obermeyer, Smith was previously a member of their production and customer service departments in 1995 – 1998, but will be expanding her role at Obermeyer to Sales Repr
Lamar to Distribute Crocs Footwear
LAMAR Health, Fitness and Sports (HFS) will be the exclusive distributor of Crocs(TM) footwear to the health and fitness industry. LAMAR recently expanded Crocs' sales into the independent bicycle dealer network through a relationship with Fuji Bicy
OIA Releases Top-Line Retail Report
Outdoor Industry Association announced the availability of its most recent Top Line Retail Sales Report. According to this study, the total 2003 annual sales for the outdoor segment through all distribution channels are $12.7 billion, up from $11.3 billi
Tubbs Hires Atlantic Associates to Rep Northeast
Atlantic Associates, has been hired as the northeast agency for the Tubbs Snowshoes Brand, effective January 1st, 2005. Atlantic Associates is a six-person agency and has been incorporated since 1982. Atlantic Associates is composed of two principals,
Gear for Sports Hires David Santana as VP of Sourcing
GEAR For Sports‚ has named David Santana vice president of
sourcing. In his new role, Santana will be responsible for all overseas GEAR offices including Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, Honduras, Guatemala, Peru and Colombia. Additionally, Santana will supervis
OR Winter Market Seminar Schedule Looks Promising
When it comes to educational seminars, lively panel discussions and expert advice, Winter Market attendees will have plenty to choose from at the January tradeshow (January 29 – February 1). Once again, Outdoor Retailer is providing a full line-up of fre
Russell Corporation Dips Toe Deeper into Specialty Channel with Brooks Deal…
After months of speculation about the pending sale of three more athletic footwear companies, it is Brook Sports that has made the first move, with parent JH Whitney inking an agreement last week to sell the company to Russell Corporation in a deal worth
Holiday Retail Forecasts Bolstered by November Sales Numbers…
Based on data reported by the U.S. Commerce Department, November GAFS retail sales, which include most general merchandise categories, rose 4.7% over last year. The National Retail Federation said that November sales were in line with their forecast of 4
Foot Locker Inks ESPN Deal; Settles Discrimination Case…
Foot Locker Inc.’s consumer direct unit, Footlocker.com, has inked an agreement with ESPN.com to run ESPN Shop, an ESPN-branded direct mail catalog and e-commerce site. Both the catalog and the E-commerce site feature a variety of ESPN-branded and non-ES
