SnowSports Industries America will introduce results from the first phase of its new “Model for Success”, as presented by Jim Spring, president of Leisure Trends, at its pilot education seminar series set to take place in New England next week. The prese
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Stride Rite Corp. Completes Saucony Acquisition
The Stride Rite Corporation has completed the acquisition of Saucony, Inc. for a total purchase price of approximately $170 million in cash. The acquisition is being financed with cash on hand and borrowings under a new $200 million revolving credit facil
Leaked Memo Proposes Broad National Park Service Changes…
The National Parks Service and the Department of the Interior made headlines all over the country last week, largely in editorial columns, due to a leaked memo that proposes drastic re-writes of the fundamental purpose behind the National Parks Service. T
SIA Joins Forces with OIF for ‘Get Fit with US’ Campaign
Through its “Winter Feels Good” campaign, the SnowSports Industries America Education Foundation is working with the Outdoor Industry Foundation and a consortium of federal government agencies to encourage year round outdoor physical activity under the ba
The Nike Foundation Announces Global Projects and Partners
Coinciding with the Millennium Development Goals UN World Summit, the Nike Foundation announced 11 global and in-country projects with key partners. The Nike Foundation has been working closely with its partners to identify its countries of focus (Banglad
Oakley Inks Deal with Transitions for New Prescription Product
Oakley's new lens offerings combine the technologies of Transitions V with ESP(r) photochromic technology, Oakley Iridium lens coating and Oakley Plutonite(r) lens material. The partnership with Transitions marks the first time that photochromics hav
GBMI Appoints Serna to VP of Design
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. appointed Ralph Serna to vice president of design. Mr. Serna will oversee all aspects of product design for GBMI’s portfolio of brands including Pony International LLC, Dry-shoD, FunFlopps of Santa Barbara, and for its license
Timberland Named One of ‘100 Best’ for Working Moms
The Timberland Company has been named to the list of “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers” by Working Mother magazine for the second year in a row. Companies are selected for the list based on information about their corporate culture, flexibility and
Mitsui and Company Makes Strategic Investment in Full90
Full90 Sports, a maker of head protection for soccer players, today announced that it has entered into a comprehensive agreement with Japan-based Mitsui & Company, a $29b entity with over 170 offices worldwide. Under the agreement, Mitsui & Company made a
Bridgedale Inks Deal with the Breast Cancer Fund
Bridgedale has partnered with the Breast Cancer Fund to donate 10% of the net wholesale amount from their newest women's performance sock, the X-Hale to the organization for one year beginning January 1, 2006. The Breast Cancer Fund focuses on preven
K2 Moves Völkl Performance Wear Under Marker Umbrella
K2 Inc. announced that Völkl Performance Wear, the apparel division of Völkl skis, will move under its Marker Ltd. division in Salt Lake City, Utah. This transition, effective with the 2006/2007 season, will further strengthen K2’s apparel platform which
Wolverine Appoints New Director
Wolverine World Wide appointed Michael A. Volkema to the Company's Board of Directors, with a term to begin on December 1, 2005. Volkema is the Chairman of Herman Miller, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of furnishings for the office and hom
GBMI Appoints Senior Director for Sports Marketing
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. announced the appontment of John McCluskey to Senior Director of Sports Marketing for GBMI, with primary focus on premier athletic brand Pony International, LLC. Prior to joining GBMI, Mr. McCluskey was Founder and Co-Owner
ATTA Summit Breaks New Ground
Supporting efforts by the Adventure Travel Trade Association to redefine, reorganize and galvanize the fragmented adventure travel industry, more than 40 top executives are scheduled to speak at the Adventure Travel World Summit in Seattle, October, 16-18
Quiksilver Sees Mixed Results in Fiscal Q3; Will Move Rossignol to Park City…
Quiksilver reported a very solid fiscal third quarter with sales climbing in the low double digits and income outpacing sales by more than a two to one margin. The company stated that its back to school business has been solid in its core market and doing