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OIA Board Endorses OR Summer Market Date Shift

The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Board of Directors have announced their endorsement and recommendation of a shift of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (ORSM) dates from the third week of July to the first week of August in 2010 and beyond…

Marketing Director Exits Zoot Sports

Elisette Carlston, Zoot Sports director of marketing, is leaving the company for personal reasons. Founder and CEO Brian Enge will assume a greater role over marketing…

Nautilus to Divest its Commercial Business

Nautilus, Inc. said it is actively seeking buyers for substantially all of the assets, liabilities and ongoing operations of its commercial business. The fitness company said the move will enable it to focus its resources solely on its branded consumer bu

OIA Endorses Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Date Shift

The Outdoor Industry Association's Board of Directors announced their endorsement and recommendation of a shift of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (ORSM) dates from the third week of July to the first week of August in 2010 and beyond…

Adidas Endorses European Rugby Cup

Adidas became the official matchball and referee kit supplier to the European Rugby Cup (ERC). Under the sponsorship deal with the ERC, adidas will provide the official match ball for both the Heineken Cup and newly titled Amlin Challenge Cup…

EOG and OIA Co-Ordinate Sustainability Efforts

The European Outdoor Group (EOG) and the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) have recently made a commitment to cooperate on the two organizations individual sustainability projects ensuring the production of complementary tools for the outdoor sectors com

China Pacing Nike Brand’s Growth

Nike Inc. said in a SEC filing that NIKE brand's sales in its Greater China segment, including China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, rose 29% in its fiscal year ended May 31, to $1.74 billion from $1.35 billion a year ago. In constant currencies, sales climbe

Cabela’s Names VP of Merchandising, Great Outdoors

Cabela’s Inc. hired Scott Frnka as vice president of merchandising – General Outdoors. Frnka, most recently vice president of Academy Sports and Outdoors’ Field and Stream Division, brings more than 15 years of retail merchandising experience

Vail Resorts Sees Overall FY Net Income Fall 52%

Vail Resorts, Inc. reported results for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2009. Commenting on the company's fiscal 2009 results, Rob Katz, Chief Executive Officer said, “I am pleased that Vail Resorts was able to deliver solid results for the fiscal yea

Birki’s Names Mangione VP, Sales and Marketing

Birki's, the casual footwear brand, has appointed Robert Mangione as its vice president of Sales and Marketing. In this newly created position, Mangione will lead programs to strengthen brand positioning with existing customers, and drive growth in n

Brooks Adds Rock ‘n Roll to Roster

Brooks Sports reached an exclusive and multi-year agreement to become the official footwear and apparel partner for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series while its sister brand, Moving Comfort, will be the official sports bra for the series…