Herbert Hainer, CEO and chairman of the adidas Group, warned previously that North America would be the company's “most challenging” market in 2009 and that prediction has certainly come to fruition in the first quarter of the year. On a currency-ne
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Petzl Foundation to Sponsor Access Pan America Conservation Initiative
Petzl has partnered with Access Pan America through a grant from the Petzl Foundation. Access Pan America is a newly established organization dedicated to protecting climbing access across the Americas. It will be the first and only organization of its
Amer Sports Sees First Quarter Net Loss Double
Amer Sports continued to suffer through the first quarter due to the value of the U.S. dollar, challenging market conditions and dramatic drops in fitness sales. However, in spite of the heavy double-digit declines in the top line for Precor, the company
Ortovox Named Official Supplier of Pro. Ski Instructors of America, American Association of Snowboard Instructors
The Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) have partnered with Ortovox USA, Inc. Ortovox, which has long supplied the PSIA-AASI Accessories Catalog with its avalanche transceivers, probes, s
Rossignol North America Reorganizes Staff
Rossignol Group's North American division announced a number of changes in jobs and responsibilities, mostly in marketing areas. Among the changes, Tait Wardlaw, formerly the VP of Brand and Sports Marketing for Dynastar and Lange, will now serve as
Amer Sports Sees Q1 Loss Double on Americas Weakness
Amer Sports net sales decreased 2.1% to EUR 355.3 million ($465 mm)in the first quarter ended March 31. In local currencies, net sales decreased by 7%, with Winter and Outdoor net sales flat to the year-ago period, Ball Sports revenues decreasing by 8% an
PPR: Puma Sales Q1 Sales Dip, but Americas Rock
PPR SA, parent of Gucci and Puma, reported that sales for Puma AG slid 3.3% in the first quarter to €697 million ($902.6 million) on a comparable basis. Sales in the Americas jumped 11.2%, boosted by “good performance footwear in the U.S. market.” Sales
GSI Commerce Expands North American Operations into Canada
GSI Commerce Inc. plans to expand into the Canadian market, which includes opening a new fulfillment center and a long-term agreement with one of Canada's leading retailers. Additionally, the Forzani Group Ltd. has selected GSI's platform and se
Fila USA Partners With AmericanForests.org
Fila USA established a new tree planting collaboration with AmericanForests.org, the nation's oldest non-profit dedicated to funding and overseeing tree planting programs in the U.S. and globally. Fila had been exploring partnerships with tree planti
SCARPA North America Adds Sales Service Department Coordinator
SCARPA North America has hired Paul Nanawa as its Sales Service Coordinator. Nanawa, who joins SCARPA after four years at Sierra Designs, brings eight years of outdoor industry sales and retail experience to his post, as well as a degree in electrical eng
Puma Sales Slide 3.3% in Q1; Americas Ahead 11.2%
PPR SA reported sales for the Puma brand slid 3.3% in the first quarter to €697 million ($902.6 million) on a comparable basis. Sales in the Americas jumped 11.2%, boosted by “good performance footwear in the U.S. market.” Sales in Asia-Pacific were down
American Rec Names New CEO
American Recreation Products appointed Dale Philippi to the position of president and chief executive officer. He replaces Jim Baumann, who is leaving the company…
Osprey Packs Expands Distribution in South America
Tatoo Adventure Gear will exclusively represent Osprey products in South America effective immediately. Tatoo Adventure Gear is one of the largest outdoor gear distributors and retailers in South America, with distribution presence in five countries in th
American Recreation Products Names Philippi as CEO
American Recreation Products appointed Dale Philippi to the position of president and chief executive officer. He replaces Jim Baumann, who is leaving the company…
League of American Bicyclists Names Best Bike Shops
The League of American Bicyclists announced the 2008 Shops of the Year, as determined by its members. The League's Shops of the Year award recognizes outstanding shops for their commitment to customer service and dedication to encouraging cycling. Wi
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