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
adidas-Salomon to Syndicate Credit Facility
adidas-Salomon has mandated an international banking syndicate to arrange an 800 million euro Revolving Credit Facility, which will serve as a replacement for the medium-term lines which the Group terminated in the summer of 2004. This measure will allow
Brine to Sponsor College LaCrosse Invitational
Brine will be the official sponsor of the inaugural First 4, an elite NCAA lacrosse invitational created to showcase the top Division I men’s college lacrosse programs, on March 12, 2005 at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles, CA. Brine’s two-year contra
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
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…
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
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
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
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,
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
Everlast to License Women’s Apparel to Jacques Moret…
Shares of Everlast Worldwide more than doubled for the week after the company last week signed its biggest deal to-date handing over its U.S. women’s business to Jacques Moret, Inc. in a license deal that commences January 1, 2005. JMI will pay approxima
