The North American Snowsports Journalists Association has chosen long-time SnowSports Industries America (SIA) president David Ingemie as the winner of its Carson White-Golden Quill Award. The award, named after the group’s first president, honors an indi
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Reebok to Sell Exclusive Marvel Collection at Foot Locker
Reebok plans to launch a collection of children’s sneakers featuring Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk. The new line of sneakers will be available exclusively at Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker stores this spring, coinciding with the releases of Marvel St
Performance, Kids Drive Growth for ECCO in 2007…
Danish footwear maker ECCO Sko A/S broke the $100 million earnings barrier and nearly broke the $1 billion sales barrier in 2007 with strong leadership from its performance collection. The family-owned company said sales of the performance collection grew
Gregory Strikes Out On Its Own for First Time in 25 Years…
In a deal that may make evoke whines from some outdoor 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 years
Gregory Strikes Out On Its Own for First Time in 25 Years…
In a deal that may make evoke whines from some outdoor 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 years
Pelican Kicks off New Phase with Acquisition
Pelican Products, Inc. said it had acquired its Australian distributor and would begin acquiring more companies to supplement organic growth. It was the first acquisition for Pelican, which makes lighting systems and rigid cases made to protect cameras an
Hoax of the Day: General Motors Acquires Specialized Bicycle Components
In the grand tradition of April Fools, the big prank in the sporting goods market was a story claiming General Motors has acquired Specialized Bicycle Components, based in Morgan Hill, CA. SportsOneSource, too, was momentarily fooled…
Administration Allows
The Bush administration has declined to withdraw a controversial plan that could significantly increase the cost of importing goods, and instead urged all interested parties to file public comments by April 23, according to the Outdoor Industry Associatio
Fonte to Retire From Prince, Again
After coming out of retirement in the spring of 2005 to take a leadership role in the rebuilding of the Prince brand in the U.S., Doug Fonte will step away from the corner office, once again entering retirement. Fonte helped to rebuild the brand over the
Reebok Promotes O’Toole to CMO; Names Gabel as NA Prez
Reebok International Ltd. has promoted Matt O’Toole to chief marketing officer. O'Toole will be succeeded as president of Reebok North America by Jim Gabel, currently senior vice president of adidas America. O’Toole’s appointment is effective April 1
Petzl Promotes Two
Petzl America has promoted Nazz Kurth to sales director, and Tom Adams to sport division manager. Nazz has worked at Petzl as the headlamp division manager since 2006, and officially stepped into his new role as of March 17th, 2008, and Tom has moved up f
Hi-Tec Names New UK Sales Manager
Global sports brand HI-TEC SPORTS has appointed Andy Geary as UK Sales Manager. Leading the HI-TEC UK salesforce, Andy will be also be responsible for strengthening relationships with the UK’s leading sports buying groups STAG, INTERSPORT and ALLIED…
Wayfinder Introduces Free GPS App for Cell Phones
Sweden's Wayfinder is introducing a free GPS application for mobile phones with a unique combination of maps, GPS recording and statistics that is designed for people who enjoy running, hiking, skiing, biking or other outdoor activities…
Under Armour Sponsors Lacrosse Classic
Under Armour, Inc. and Corrigan Sports Enterprises announced that the third annual Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic will take place at Towson University's Unitas Stadium in Towson, MD on July 12. The top 44 senior boys and girls players in t
Luxottica Confirms 2008 Guidance
Luxottica Group S.p.A. confirmed its previously announced earnings per share (EPS) guidance for fiscal year 2008. The Italian optical giant said that on a pro forma basis, recently acquired U.S. eyewear maker Oakley would have diminished its 2007 wholesa