Keen Footwear Promotes Van Dine to President
KEEN Footwear has promoted Jim Van Dine to president of the company, effective immediately. Van Dine will report to Angel Martinez, vice-chairman and chief executive officer. Van Dine previously held the title of vice president/general manager. As presi
New Balance Picks Up RW ‘Editor’s Choice’ Award
Runner’s World magazine has named the New Balance 766 running shoe an “Editor’s Choice” award winner in its Spring 2005 Shoe Buyer’s Guide (March 2005). The 766 is the most recent update in the very successful New Balance 760 series…
Vermont ‘Romp to Stomp’ Raises $17,000
More than 200 people braved the sub-zero temperatures and the Blizzard of 05 to take part in the Tubbs Romp To Stomp Out Breast Cancer Event to support the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation…
Breckenridge Opens New Avalanche Beacon Test Site
In a joint endeavor, Breckenridge Ski Resort Ski Patrol and Backcountry Access, manufacturers of The Tracker avalanche transceiver, have created
Beacon Basin, a beacon practice area on Breck’s Peak 8.
Monardo Resigns from Cervelo and Returns to Australia
Cervelo Cycles announced the resignation of Sam Monardo, General Sales Manager Sam will be moving back to Australia in May where he will embark on his own entrepreneurial venture by opening a bicycle shop. “The time is right, and this is a great opportuni
Forzani Acquires National Sports
The Forzani Group announced the proposed acquisition of National Gym Clothing Limited, operating as National Sports in Ontario. The acquisition of National Sports will
result in the addition of 19 stores in Ontario and approximately 486,000 square feet o
Ahead names Eddie Fadel as New Director of Merchandising
Ahead, a designer and marketer of branded golf headwear and apparel, today announced that it has named industry veteran Eddie Fadel, Director of Merchandising. Fadel will join the Ahead team at The 2005 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FL, where the Comp
La Sportiva and GoLite Join Forces with Trail-Running Team
In a concerted effort to support the growth of trail
running LaSportiva and GoLite are joining forces to sponsor a high-profile running team for the 2005 race season and beyond.The team will consist of an Elite Team, Pro Team, Adventure Team, and Demo Tea
Raleigh Taps Wisk for Director of Operations
Raleigh America named Clyde Wisk Director of Operations to oversee analytical and logistical transportation support for the bicycle supplier’s three U.S. distribution centers. Wisk has more than 15 years of experience in operations management with major m
Sales Reps Needed — Priva Sport / Lotto
Priva Sport is the North American licensee for LOTTO Sport Italian Design. As an importer/distributor of Soccer/Tennis footwear, apparel, and accessories, it is currently in search for Sales Representatives to promote its high-performance line of L
OIA Asks for Industry Executive’s Support
OIA has asked for the support of the outdoor industry in its efforts to see that the Stateside Land and Water Conservation Fund and Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery programs are fully funded. Over thirty of the outdoor industry’s top CEOs and president
adidas Extends FIFA World Cup Sponsorship Through 2014
FIFA and adidas formally announced an extension of their long-term partnership agreement granting adidas the Official Partnership, Suppliership and Licensing rights for the FIFA World Cup™ in 2010 and 2014. The contract was reached with FIFA in Zurich, Sw
CamelBak Hires New Chief Executive
CamelBak Products, LLC has hired J. Marty O'Donohue to lead the company from a category originator to a dominant global brand in the recreation and military markets. O'Donohue, who spent the last 15 years as CEO of Marinco, a manufacturer and m
Ashworth Delays Release of Fiscal 2004 10-K
Ashworth, Inc. is filing a notification with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 12b-25 requesting an extension of time to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2004. As indicated in the Form 12b-25, the Comp
W.L. Gore Places 2nd in Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’
W. L. Gore & Associates has earned a position on FORTUNE’s annual list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the 8th consecutive year. Gore ranks 2nd overall and first among midsized companies in the magazine’s January 24, 2005 issue. Last year, G
