Arc’Teryx Taps Bergstrom for Design Team
Once again stacking its team with forward-thinking talent and creativity, Arc'teryx Equipment Inc., designers
and manufacturers of technical outerwear, backpacks, and climbing harnesses proudly announces the addition of Susanna Bergstrom to its snows
Hi-Tec’s Magnum Footwear Approved by USPS
Magnum USA has just been granted United States Postal Service certification from the United States Navy Clothing & Textile Research Facility to make Made-in-the-USA footwear for Postal employees. As the first company in 4 years to receive this unique cer
Pacific Brings In New Marketing Team
Pacific Cycle, owner of the Schwinn, Mongoose and GT brands, among others, has a new marketing team and a new marketing strategy. The team is now located at the company’s world headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin…
OIF/Harris Interactive Study Sheds New Light On The Outdoor Lifestyle
A new national study just released by Outdoor Industry Foundation conducted by research firm Harris Interactive found that Americans who participate in at least one outdoor activity on a regular basis reap mental and physical health benefits. Researchers
Five Ten Taps Climbing Legend Doug Reed for Southeast Territory
Five Ten is pleased to announce that Doug Reed is expanding his territory to include South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Reed, an accomplished rock climber who pioneered more than 600 first ascents–primarily in the Southeast–has b
Five Ten Taps Climbing Legend Doug Reed for Southeast Territory
Five Ten is pleased to announce that Doug Reed is expanding his territory to include South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Reed, an accomplished rock climber who pioneered more than 600 first ascents–primarily in the Southeast–has b
Fischer Doubles Office and Warehouse Space
Fischer Skis U.S. is expanding into a new location in Manchester, N.H. fifteen miles from its current location in Concord, N.H. Fischer will break ground this June on the new building and it will be completed by the end of December 2004. It will encompass
Nautilus CEO Consolidates Control; Founder to Retire
The Nautilus Group, Inc. has announced that Chairman Brian Cook will retire effective March 1st, 2004 from his position as Chairman and member of the Board of Directors. Gregg Hammann, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected to assume the
Saucony Fiscal 2003 Net Income Jumps 62% on 2% Sales Gain
Saucony, Inc. reported that fourth quarter net income increased 83% to $1.5 million, compared to $806,000 in the fourth quarter of 2002. Diluted EPS increased to $0.21 per Class A share and $0.24 per Class B share in Q4, compared to diluted EPS of $0.12 p
Reebok Inks MLB Footwear License Deal
Major League Baseball Properties and Reebok International Ltd. have reached a multi-year, global licensing agreement which will make Reebok the MLB Authentic Collection official supplier of footwear. This new agreement brings Reebok into the Major League
SnowSports Sales at Specialty Lag Industry as Average Prices Fall
According to the SnowSports Industries America Retail Audit, sales at specialty ski and snowboard shops were up 1.1% for the August through December period compared to last season. In dollars, that translates to $1.06 billion in sales compared to $1.05 bi
Chains Again Outpace Market in STD SnowSports Sales
Overall sales for the entire winter sport market (including specialty and chain stores), increased slightly by 1.47% in dollars to $1.35 billion compared to $1.33 billion in 2002 for the holiday period of August through December according to the SnowSport
Brass Eagle Settles Patent Infringement Suit
Pursuit Marketing Inc. announced the settlement of the R.P.Sherer, PMI lawsuit against Arkansas based Brass Eagle Inc., for infringement of three patents covering the process involved to produce Marballizer brand of paintballs and a trade dress infringeme
TSA Hires New Brand Strategy Firm
Watt International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Envoy Communications Group Inc. announced that it has been selected by North America's largest sporting goods retailer, Sports Authority, Inc., as its branding and design agency of record…
Phoenix Footwear Q4 Sales Up 53% with 10% Organic Growth
Phoenix Footwear Group announced consolidated results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 27, 2003. Net sales for the fourth quarter totaled $11.3 million versus $7.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2002, an increase of $3.9 million or