The Conservation Alliance “Ads for the Earth” benefit auction raised $205,210.40, all of which will go into the group’s fund to support organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America…
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Tri-Bag Hires Burningham as N.A. President
Tri-Bag has named Dave Burningham president of Tri-Bag North America as part of its global expansion plans. Dave Burningham brings 15 years of industry experience, including senior roles at MacGregor Golf and Tommy Amour Golf, and 25 years of business man
Isis’ Founder Wins OIWC Pioneering Woman Award
Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition announced that Carolyn Cooke has been chosen as the 2007 recipient of the Pioneering Woman Award. The Pioneering Women Award honors women who have furthered the OIWC mission by demonstrating an outstanding commitment t
SGMA: Congress to Re-Introduce PHIT Legislation
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association is pleased to report the U.S. Congress will reintroduce the PHIT – Physical Health Investment Today – Bill later this month. The goal of PHIT is to encourage more physical activity for all Americans by making
Miami Heat Named NBA Retailer of the Year
The NBA Champion Miami HEAT have been named the 2006 Team Retailer of the Year by the National Basketball Association for their successful merchandise sales during the 2005-2006 NBA season. The HEAT expanded their “Miami Hoops Gear” store to two additiona
Nikwax Relaunches Vendor Partner Program
Nikwax will relaunch its successful Vendor Partner
Program for 2007. The Nikwax Vendor Partner Program has been relaunched in order to provide more value to Partners, specifically with proactive PR support and marketing, quarterly co-promotional opportuni
Osprey Pro-Form Program Benefits Six New Organizations
Osprey Packs, Inc. announced six new organizations benefiting from the proceeds from its 2006 Proform Program. Osprey Packs presented over $3500 to The Alaska Conservation Foundation, Appalachian Trail Conference, the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, Colo
Krebs Joins Veltec as National Sales Manager
Soren Krebs has moved to Veltec Sports following the company's acquisition of the exclusive Colnago distributorship for North America. At Veltec, Krebs will assume all responsibility for sales, retail strategy, and retailer programs, reporting to Ma
SIA: SnowSports Sales Continue to Climb In Spite of Weather
Overall sales for both specialty and chain stores were up 4% in dollars to $729.9 million for the August through November period of 2006, compared to $698.6 million reported last year, according to the SIA Retail Audit. Unit sales were up 1%. For the Augu
Rab to Enter U.S. Market
Rab, a British manufacturer of technical mountaineering garments, gear and accessories, is entering the U.S. outdoor market in 2007. Rab was established by Rab Carrington in 1981, an alpinist, climber, and author of numerous first ascents around the world
Keen Footwear Launches Hybrid.Give
In 2004, KEEN was inspired to aid those affected by the Tsunami disaster by redirecting its advertising funds and establishing the KEEN FOUNDATION. Over the past 2 years the Foundation has grown and now supports a variety of environmental and social cause
Stride Rite Swings to Profitability in Q4 on 15% Sales Increase
The Stride Rite Corporation net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 were $151.8 million, an increase of 15% compared to the same period in the prior year. Net income for the fourth quarter totaled $0.6 million or 2 cents per diluted share, compare
Hanesbrands Hires New VP General Counsel
Hanesbrands hired Joia M. Johnson to the position of executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective Jan. 29, 2007. Johnson joins Hanesbrands from RARE Hospitality International, Inc., a publicly traded restaurant franchise ow
Gregory Hires New President and N.A. Sales Manager
Gregory Mountain Products announced a new management and sales team. At the top, Gregory hired John Simons as its new president and Jim BoisD’Enghien as its new North American sales manager. Complementing those additions, Dion Goldsworthy, who has been wi
Helly Hansen Hires New VP of Sales and Marketing
Helly Hansen tapped Russ Rowan to drive its image and revenues in the U.S. through a newly created vice president of sales and marketing position based in Bellevue, Wash. Rowan is a 15-year winter sports, outdoor and cycling industry sales veteran. He joi