OR Winter Market: Fall 2010 Outdoor Footwear Shines in Surging Categories
With continued strength in trail running as well as a pickup in the hiking category as consumers adopted a “back to basics” mentality during the recession, footwear has been more than holding its own during the recession…
Intrawest Negotiations Continue
The Whistler-Blackcomb ski resort could be auctioned off next month in the midst of hosting the Winter Olympic Games as part of foreclosure proceedings against the hedge fund that bought its parent company…
Delta Apparel’s Q2 Revenues Jump 24%
Delta Apparel, Inc. said sales for the three months ended Dec. 26, were a record $91.2 million, an increase of 24.3% from the prior year second quarter. The sales expansion was driven by organic growth of 16.6% and the net sales contributed by its headwea
We Are Golf Advocacy Coalition Launched
We Are Golf, a coalition of four of the game's major associations, has been formed to represent the economic, human and environmental benefits of the industry at federal, state and local levels of government…
NC Legislator Defends NFL’s Right to Enter Exclusive Apparel Deals
U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) on Thursday said the National Football League has a right to enter into exclusive agreements with apparel companies, including VF Corp., and not be in violation of anti-trust laws, according to a statement from VF Corp…
Hincapie Sportswear Hires Northwest Reps
Hincapie Sportswear (Hincapie), manufacturer of clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired the Moss Bay Group (MBG) as retail sales representatives for the brand in the Northwest. Effective immediately, MBG will represent Hincapie for retail cycling
Cannondale Restructures Marketing and Product Development
Cannondale Bicycles announced a major reorganization of its global marketing and product development operations. The company has created one central group that will oversee the entire product lifecycle – from development, to manufacturing, to marketing. P
Palmguard Sponsors Southern Indoor Football League
Southern Indoor Football League has inked a deal to have Palmgard International, Inc. become the official glove of the SIFL. The partnership will allow for Palmgard International, Inc. extensive marketing opportunities benefiting from the SIFL's conc
Cleveland Golf Promotes Hunter to Director of Field Marketing
Cleveland Golf has promoted David Hunter to the newly created position of director of field marketing. Hunter is a seven year veteran of Cleveland Golf, having served most recently as the company’s business unit leader for irons…
Arizona to Close 13 More State Parks
The Arizona State Parks Board voted last week to keep nine parks open and close the remaining 13 State Parks in a phased series of closures starting Feb. 22, 2010 due to six different State Parks funds being swept of $8.6 million. In addition, four parks
Sustainability Group to Hold Breakfast at ISPO
The European Outdoor Group’s Sustainability Working Group (SWG) is holding a Sustainability Breakfast Open Meeting at ispo. The breakfast will give an overview of the SWG workplan and US driven Eco Index, a look at the resources available through th
Boathouse Sports Launches Shark Skin Rowing Vest
Boathouse Sports has launched its “SHARK SKIN” rowing vest. The Boathouse Shark Skin was developed for the U.S. National Rowing Team to meet their need for a lightweight, weatherproof and flexible rowing vest…
Camo Inventor Alleges Patent Infringement of Cabela’s, 11 Others
Cabela’s and Jordan Outdoor Enterprises are among 12 defendants named in a civil suit filed by inventor Nathan Conk of Elko, NV. Conk has filed suit against the manufacturers for patent infringement allegations regarding camouflage patterns used by
OR Winter Market Preview: Snowshoes Focus on Backcountry Adventure for 2010-11 Season
Snowshoe sales were down 6.5% last season – about the same as all sporting goods – but retailers and manufacturers are kicking up their heels like the sport’s participants heading into 2010…
VF Corp Looks Ahead to 2010 Opportunities
At the ICR Exchange Conference, VF Corporation’s chairman, president & CEO Eric Wiseman took the opportunity to review the radical transformation VF Corp. has undergone over the past decade and take a brief look ahead at 2010…
