AVP, Inc., a lifestyle sports entertainment company focused on professional beach volleyball, announced a five-year contract extension with Wilson as the “official game ball” of the AVP. The long-term deal extends through the 2012 season of the AVP Crocs
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REI Members Re-elect Three to Board
A consultant, the CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the former CEO of Lands' End Inc. were elected to new three-year terms to the board of directors at REI. At the co-op's annual membership meeting, REI president and CEO Sally Jew
lululemon Doubles Q4 Sales; Names Day as Next CEO
lululemon athletica inc. reported net revenue increased 101% to $105.1 million from $52.2 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. Net income grew to $14.6 million for the quarter from $0.9 million last year. The company plans to end its foray into
Dickies buys Kodiak Group Holdings
Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Co., maker of the Dickies brand of work apparel, has bought Kodiak Group Holdings Inc., a Canadian work and outdoor footwear maker. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed…
Canada’s Dorel To Stop Reporting to SEC
Dorel Industries Inc., which owns the Cannondale and Sugoi cycling brands, will no longer disclose financial information, including it annual report, with the Securities & Exchange Commission. As a TSX-listed reporting issuer, Dorel will continue to file
Heelys Opens European Office
Heelys, Inc. announced the opening of its European office, Heeling Sports EMEA (SPRL). The new company, based in Brussels, Belgium, will serve as the company's European headquarters and extends Heelys' brand and business development in Western,
Hillerich and Bradsby Co. Names CFO
Hillerich & Bradsby Co., the makers of Louisville Slugger bats, has announced Allan Klimusko as VP and CFO. Klimusko has 25 years experience in the accounting field, with more than 12 years experience in the sporting goods industry. He previously worked
Gregory Goes Independent With New Ownership
In a deal that may make evoke whines from some industry insiders, three Fortune 500 veterans bought Gregory Outdoor Products. The all-cash deal marks the first time the company has been independent since its founder, Wayne Gregory, sold the business 25 ye
Outdoor Industry Association Ramps up its DC Efforts
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is looking ahead to a new U.S. president and administration, and the opportunities they bring, by taking some big steps to expand its government affairs work in 2008…
The Centennial Initiative aims to revitalize the National Park Service by 2016
The image of a national park ranger wearing a distinctive, flat-brimmed hat, and standing by ready to answer questions and protect the environment, is a quintessential American icon. With our society in a great period of change, do Americans still hold th
Riding a New Wave
Confluence’s Sue Rechner discusses the state of the buinsess…
Saucony Dedicates Design Center to Shay
Saucony has created a formal tribute to Ryan Shay, a Saucony sponsored athlete who died suddenly during the Men’s Olympic Marathon Trials in New York City last November. On April 17th, Saucony will host a ceremony to dedicate a portion of its product cre
Racing Flats Remain a Vital Segment for Footwear Brands
Once only seen on the feet of the most elite-level athletes, racing shoes are becoming more visible deeper in the fields of many races. Claire Wood, footwear product line manager at Brooks says, “Ten years ago, only the front line would be wearing the rac
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Professionally and Personally, Running Leads the Way
For Dr. Paul Langer, a regular columnist for Performance Sports Retailer, running plays a central role in every aspect of his life. Professionally, as a member of Minnesota Orthopaedic Specialists, P.A., in Minneapolis, MN, Langer specializes in biomechan
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