Mizuno USA, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of about 12,800 Mizuno “Gamer” Baseball Gloves due to a mold that could affect at-risk consumers. No injuries have been reported. The gloves we
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Scarpa is Ready for North American Solo Debut…
For years Scarpa and Black Diamond were virtually interchangeable and both brands were competing for the number one spot in their respective categories. However at OR Summer Market, the two brands announced that they would separate. At the initial time of
Wilson Gives Conybear Jack Kramer Award
Wilson Racquet Sports recently honored Joel Conybear, territory manager for Eastern New York and Long Island, with the 2005 Jack Kramer Award. The Kramer Award recognizes the territory manager who has exhibited sales excellence and the core values of Wil
Amerella of Canada Acquires Firethorn Golf
Amerella of Canada Ltd. has acquired Firethorn Golf, a company specializing in active golf apparel. The joint announcement was made by Amerella Vice President of Marketing Richard Merbaum and Firethorn Golf President Allan Ghetler…
Amer Reorganizes Salomon; Cuts 400 Jobs and Moves Production
Salomon, the newly-acquired winter and outdoor sports division of Amer Sports, has launched a three-year turn-around program designed to “ensure its future competitiveness.” The program includes a reorganization of Salomon operations and the elimination
OIA Survey Finds Active Americans Don’t Favor NPS Changes…
In response to proposed changes to the policies governing the National Park Service, OIA and the Leisure Trends Group took it to the streets to conduct a survey of active Americans to get the populace’s take on America’s National Parks. The survey found
American Skiing Company Fiscal Q1 Loss Widens on Slower Sales
American Skiing Company reported stronger season pass sales than at the same time last year, as well as positive reservation trends heading into winter. However, Revenue from resort operations was $17.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 compare
OIA: Americans Don’t Want National Parks Commercialized
More than two-thirds of active Americans named beautiful scenery, wildlife viewing, secluded quiet and lack of a corporate presence as experiences they expect during a visit to America’s National Parks according to a recent Outdoor Industry Association st
Amer Sports Defines Salomon Senior Team…
Following the successful acquisition of Salomon, Amer Sports Corporation is reorganizing the management structure of the French company and its subsidiaries. Jean-Luc Diard will remain in his position as president of Salomon and Philippe Dubé also remain
Amer Sports Re-Structures Salomon Management Team
Following the successful acquisition of Salomon, Amer Sports Corporation is reorganizing the management structure of the French company and its subsidiaries. The aim is to efficiently integrate the business operations of Amer Sports and Salomon. The chang
American Recreation the Only Bright Spot for Kellwood…
Kellwood, parent company to American Recreation, continues to struggle with restructuring and creating a solid design infrastructure for many of its apparel brands. However, American Recreation, which includes Kelty, Sierra Designs, and Slumberjack, conti
Lorpen Launches Lorpen North America
European Technical Sock manufacturer Industrias Savidai, S.L. (Lorpen), announced the launch of Lorpen North America Inc., its new North American company. By the end of first quarter 2006, Lorpen plans to have a new manufacturing facility operating in Pue
adidas Names Langstaff President for North America; California ‘Roo Suit Dismissed…
After a year of turnaround that has seen the brand recapture momentum in the U.S. market, adidas-Salomon AG announced last week that 14-year brand veteran Rob Langstaff has been appointed president of adidas America Inc., effective January 1, 2006. Langs
Langstaff Appointed President of adidas America
adidas-Salomon AG has appointed Rob Langstaff as president of adidas America Inc., its subsidiary in North America, effective January 1, 2006. A U.S. citizen and 14-year adidas veteran, Rob Langstaff will be in charge of all adidas operations in the Nort
Exel Appoints New VP of Sales for North America
Seeking to take advantage of recent momentum in its winter business, as well as expand its leadership position in Nordic Walking and other Nordic sports, Exel Sports of Finland appointed Chris Griffin to the newly created position of Vice President, Sales