Luxottica’s Public Float Boosted by Founder’s Stock Sale
The controlling shareholder of Luxottica Group S.p.A. has sold a 3.8 percent chunk of the Italian eyewear company for $610 million in an accelerated placement aimed at improving the public float of its stock. Delfin S.à r.l., a company controlled by Luxot
Point6 Sponsors ‘Run Rabbit Run’ Ultra Marathon Weekend
Point6, makers of premium merino wool socks, will sponsor the 6th Annual Run Rabbit Run 50 mile Ultra Marathon, and the first annual Run Rabbit Run 100 mile Ultra Marathon, in Steamboat Springs this month…
Vail Resorts Offers Season Pass Holders Access to Swiss Resorts to Entice Sales
Vail Resorts, Inc. is offering three days of free access to four ski resorts in Switzerland to anyone who buys its Epic Season Pass for the upcoming season. The offer could appeal to skiers unnerved by last winter, which went down as one of the driest in
OIA Rendezvous Conference Fast Approaching…
The OIA Rendezvous is the premier annual education conference for outdoor industry leaders, taking place October 3-5 in Boston. The theme of this year’s conference is Business Evolution — Exploring the Future of the Outdoor Industry.
Florida and Kansas Opt Out of Recreational Trails Program
The International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) confirmed last week that Florida and Kansas opted out of the Recreational Trails Program under the new federal transportation bill passed by Congress, while 33 other states will continue to participate.
Osprey Packs Hires New DC Manager
Osprey Packs, Inc. hired Larry Bratton as distribution center manager, where he will work on integrating and optimizing warehouse logistics and operations…
Nation’s Best Sports Adds VP Merchandising
Nation’s Best Sports (NBS) added Dave Nacke to its merchandising team in the role of vice president, merchandising. Nacke brings more than 30 years of experience in the outdoor/ski/athletic industries, notably with brands such as Adidas, Merrell, C
Honey Stinger Hires National Sales Manager
Honey Stinger hired Jennifer Shea as its national sales manager. In addition, current sales team member Christian Boeri has been named key account representative for the grocery category. Both Shea and Boeri start immediately…
EMS Launches First Loyalty Program
Eastern Mountain Sports, Inc. launched Sept. 1 its first customer rewards program in company history via Smart Button. Members' will received rewards certificates every March and September that can be redeemed over the next six months at any EMS stor
Elliptigo Hires Clementson to Direct Global Sales
ElliptiGo named D’Andrea Clementson as international sales director. She will direct the San Diego company’s continuing international expansion, developing relationships with key global distributors, and for optimizing current partnerships.
NBS Appoints VP, Merchandising
Nation’s Best Sports (NBS) welcomed Dave Nacke to its merchandising team in the role of vice president, merchandising…
Virginia Ski Resort to Double Snowmaking Capacity
A company that partnered to acquire Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort in May said it is investing $6 million to double the resort’s snowmaking capacity for the upcoming ski season as part of a $12 million capital plan for the 11,000-acre, four-sea
Nike to Supply Uniforms for Spain’s National Basketball Teams
Nike and the Spanish Basketball Federation have announced a new partnership which will see Nike design and produce kits for the men's and women’s Spanish National Team at every level from 2013. Nike will reportedly replace Li Ning…
Spy Inc. to Fire 20 to Reduce Operating Costs
Spy Inc. will lay off 20 employees, including its EVP of sales and operation, and convert back to a distributor model in Europe in an effort to reduce its revenue breakeven point by the end of the fourth quarter…
Woolrich Promotes Fitch, Hires Scheinfeld
Woolrich has promoted Donna Fitch to vice president of merchandising and hired Karuna Scheinfeld as vice president of design…
