H2O Audio Partners with Michael Phelps
H2O Audio, the maker of waterproof headphones and accessories, has formed a multi-year partnership with 16-time Olympic medalist and 17-time World Champion swimmer Michael Phelps. Phelps will collaborate on product development and marketing initiatives…
ASICS Researcher Receives Biomechanics Award
Simon Bartold, international research consultant for ASICS Corporation, has been nominated by the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) to receive the 2009 Richard Schuster Biomechanics Award. Bartold’s gender research brought to light th
Joe Pulliam Joins Jackson Kayak
Jackson Kayak said industry veteran Joe Pulliam has joined the senior management team. Pullman co-founded the Dagger kayaks line in the eighties…
OIWC to Promote Women’s Designers at Summer Market
OIWC is launching a new program at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market designed to promote women's products while highlighting the women's designers. OIWC will provide custom hangtags that help tell the story and they will produce a printed Lookbook
Benelli USA Names New Sales Rep Group
Benelli USA said Core Line Marketing (CLM) will be representing all Benelli USA and Stoeger Industries brands in five southeastern states. Beginning June 15, CLM's territory responsibility will include all Benelli USA and Stoeger Industries authorize
Point6 and Verde PR Form Partnership
Point6, designer and manufacturer of the merino wool socks, and Verde PR & Consulting have formed a PR partnership effective immediately…
Under Armour AD of the Year Award Winners Announced
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced the 29 winners of the Under Armour AD of the Year Award (ADOY). The organization said the ADOY Award highlights the efforts of athletics directors at all levels for their comm
Icebreaker Launches
Icebreakerhas launched a new blog entitled “Holy Sheep!” on http://blog.icebreaker.com. The “Holy Sheep!” weblog is being updated 2-3 times weekly with the latest news, product releases, and events related to Icebreaker employees, friends and customers…
Briggs Named New England Footwear Prez
New England Footwear, parent company of GoLite Footwear and Z7 Footwear, appointed Scott Briggs as president, effective immediately. Prior to his most recent role as COO of Geox USA, Briggs held leadership positions at Timberland and Rockport…
OIA: April Retail Reflects Stabilizing Market
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, Internet, specialty) grew 2% compared to last April, moving from $339 million to $347 million, according to the most recent edition of The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report.
OR Summer Market Attendees May Exceed Last Year
Outdoor Retailer's organizers said attendee registration numbers for the 2009 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show, held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, July 21-24, 2009, are meeting benchmarks from this time last year. I
SIA Adds Events to Denver Show
SIA announced a number of new events for its Snow Show, which is moving from Las Vegas to Denver in January 2010. Among the new features is an On-Snow Demo/Free Ride Fest, Feb. 1-2, three additional days of free lift tickets for Retailer Attendees before
Mammut Sees Strong 2009 Start
In the first four months of fiscal 2009, the worldwide economic crisis had a massive impact on the performance of the Conzzeta Group as a whole, but the company’s subsidiary, Mammut Sports Group, reported a strong sales gains…
New Balance Campaign Highlights Domestic Manufacturing
New Balance launched a national celebration of its domestic manufacturing workforce through an online documentary and awareness campaign, including print, radio and online advertising. New Balance in its statement also revealed that its 2008 worldwide sal
Robbery at Black Diamond’s Offices
Black Diamond Equipment's offices in Salt Lake City was robbed apparently a man who believed the company sold diamonds. According to a report on KSL Radio in Utah, Salt Lake County sheriff's deputies said the robber entered the company's of
