GSI Commerce Hires Human Resources Chief
GSI Commerce, Inc. has hired James Flanagan, 43, to the newly created post of senior vice president of Human Resources. Flanagan, an HR executive with more than 18 years' experience, will report to Michael Rubin, chairman and CEO of the company…
Gander Mountain Closes IPO; Appoints New Baord
Gander Mountain Company closed its initial public offering of 6,583,750 shares of its common stock at a price of $16.00 per share, including the underwriters' over-allotment option. Under terms of the original filing, a number of Erickson family mem
Backpacker’s Pantry Signs Distribution Deal with Dick’s
Backpacker's Pantry steadily increases in growth with a new distribution agreement with Dick's Sporting Goods. Backpacker’s Pantry quality and innovation in gourmet outdoor meals continue to attract large retailers in the outdoor industry. The e
SmartWool and Montrail Team up for Ultrarunning Team
SmartWool is the exclusive sock sponsor of the Montrail Ultrarunning Team, comprised of 75 of the top ultrarunners in the U.S. Members of the Montrail Ultrarunning Team will depend on the SmartWool Adrenaline Mini sock, as well as the Montrail running s
Deckers Q1 Net Earnings Up 28%; UGG Sales Up 226%
Deckers Outdoor Corporation reported that net sales for the first quarter increased 22.6% to $44.3 million versus $36.1 million in the same period last year. Net earnings for the quarter increased 28.1% to a record $5.4 million, or 49 cents per diluted sh
SGMA Releases Annual Sports Participation Topline Report
Fitness is ‘king’ once again – as twelve of the top 30 sports/activity categories are fitness related. That’s the conclusion of SGMA International’s analysis of the 2004 edition of the annual Federated Department Stores, Inc. said it is exploring the possible acquisition of the Marshall Field's department store group from Target Corporation. Target announced last month that it intended to review alternatives for the 62-store division, inc Perception Kayaks has been named exclusive 2004 kayak sponsor for A5 Outdoor Adventures in Boulder, Colorado, a new series of school programs and camps established to introduce children and families to outdoor recreation. Perception will supply recreation VF Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire Green Sport Monte Bianco S.p.A.. Headquartered in Aosta, Italy, Green Sport designs and markets premium casual outdoor apparel under the Napapijri brand. The company's sales were approximately $ EN-R-G Foods, Inc., makers of Honey Stinger energy bars and gels, has become the official bar and gel supplier to the elite Subaru-Gary Fisher mountain bike race team… Following a record season and continued growth, GRABBER Performance Group proudly announces the promotion of Chris Pappas to National Sales Manager. He will be responsible for overseeing all sales efforts and will report directly to General Manager Gary G Collegiate Pacific has called for cancellation its outstanding, publicly traded warrants in accordance with the terms of its Warrant Agreement, dated May 26, 2000, by and between Collegiate Pacific and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company. Effective Precor's fitness entertainment subsidiary, Cardio Theater, has been named the industry's top entertainment supplier in the Nova7 “people's choice” awards program sponsored by Fitness Management magazine… Mountain Hardwear is honored to accept Outside Magazine’s 2004 Gear of the Year award for the Airjet 2 tent. Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. has hired Thomas Kennedy to be division president of its PacSun unit, effective May 10, 2004. Kennedy will be responsible for all merchandising, design and marketing of the PacSun division. Most recently, Kennedy worked Federated May Look at Marshall Field’s Acquisition
Perception Sponsors School Kayak Program Through A5 Outdoor Adventures
VF Corp Acquires Italian Outdoor Lifestyle Brand
Honey Stinger and Subaru-Gary Fisher MTB Team Join Forces
Pappas Promoted to Nat’l Sales Mgr. at Grabber
Collegiate Pacific Calls Warrants
Precor’s Investment in Entertainment is Paying off.
Mtn Hardwear Wins ‘Gear of the Year’ Award
The annual award commends the “best of the best” products that stand above the rest by offering a seamless merger of design, functionality, and pePacific Sunwear Taps Nike’s Kennedy to Run PacSun