Black Diamond Expands Fritschi Distribution to Canada
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. will become the primary distributor for Fritschi AG Swiss Bindings products in Canada, with full transfer of the distributorship expected by May 2012. As a result, Black Diamond Equipment will manage distribution of the alpin
Orange 21 Losses Triple on 33 Percent Sales Increase
Orange 21, Inc., maker of Spy branded sunglasses and goggles, reported net sales increased by $2.3 million, or 33 percent, to $9.2 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2011. Losses more than tripled as the company boosted marketing of the Spy bran
SmartWool Extends Partnership with USSA
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), the national governing body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding, has extended its partnership with SmartWool, as its official sock provider. As a part of the partnership…
Accell Group Reiterates Guidance Despite Europe’s Bike Glut
Accell Group reiterated its forecast for higher sales and net profit in 2011, despite the uncertain economic outlook in much of Europe and continued discounting. Europe's largest bicycle company said profits from the sale of Derby Cycle stock would m
Crocs Accuses Walgreen Of Copying Shoe Designs
Crocs Inc. has sued Walgreen Co. with a patent suit Friday in Colorado federal court, according to law360.com. The lawsuit accuses the retailer of blatantly ripping off its distinctive footwear designs…
Tamara Mellon Leaves Jimmy Choo To Start Her Own Brand
Tamara Mellon, Jimmy Choo’s founder and Chief Creative Officer, and Joshua Shulman, the brand’s CEO, announced their joint resignation…
White Sierra Names New Rep Agency
White Sierra Inc. said Granite Marketing Inc. has begun serving its dealers in the Rocky Mountain region and Southern Central states, including Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Utah, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas…
OIA VantagePoint: October Outdoor Product Sales up 7.0 Percent
Outdoor Industry Association released its October OIA VantagePoint Monthly Trend Report, which reveals that outdoor product sales in October grew 7.0 percent to $735.3 million. Apparel and hardgoods sales were boosted by a record early snowstorm in the No
OIA VantagePoint: October Outdoor Product Sales up 7.0 Percent
Outdoor product sales in October grew 7.0 percent to $735.3 million, according to the latest OIA VantagePoint Monthly Trend Report. Apparel and hardgoods sales were boosted by a record early snowstorm in the Northeast. The increase was in sharp contrast t
Dynamic Brands Hires New Reps
Dynamic Brands announced the addition of two veteran sales representatives to its team. Mark Morrissey will cover Iowa and Nebraska and Mark Whritner will cover Southern California for the company. They will carry Bag Boy, Burton, Datrek, Devant and Sir C
Orthofeet Expands Sales and Operations Management
Orthofeet announced a new sales and operations management team, comprised of hires and internal promotions. The team represents the first internal changes since the new executive leadership was established last July…
REI Moving N.C. Store into Former Borders Space
REI will relocate its Cary, NC store into a 27,000-square-foot space vacated by Borders, which is liquidating under bankruptcy. The move will allow REI to expand the store to 6,000 square feet. REI has six stores in North Carolina…
Timberland to Kick Off 2012 U.S. Pond Hockey Championships
Timberland announced plans for “Boots On, Face Off,” a boot hockey exhibition game being hosted in conjunction with the 2012 U.S. Pond Hockey Championships, where the retailer will sponsor the Boot Hockey category for the second year running. Its new Minn
Armada Skis and Gore Partner on Outerwear Line
W.L. Gore & Associates will join forces with Armada Skis, the ski company, to redefine the Vector Series, a high-performance line of outerwear inspired by needs of elite athletes and guides. The line, debuting at SIA and ISPO tradeshows in 2012, will use
Nike Partners with NASA, State Department to Explore Energy Sustainability
The U.S. Department of State is partnering with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), NASA, and Nike Inc. to host the LAUNCH: Energy Forum November 11-13, 2011 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida…
