Backpacker’s Pantry is increasing production to keep up with its current 2005 demand. The company stated that manufacturing ready-to-eat gourmet meals leaves very little room for error. The labor and equipment involved in keeping up with the demand has ca
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OIA Comments on BLM; OIF’s New GAA
The Bureau of Land Management issued four different options for a new Resource Management Plan for the Vernal Field Office area in Utah, an area that OIA has been watching closely due to its wilderness and recreation areas under threat of oil and gas deve
PPA Develops Canoe and Kayak Safety Draft
The Professional Paddlesports Association released the manufacturing standards consensus ballot, which was developed by a PPA-led committee, in partnership with the American Boat and Yacht Council, charged with developing a standard that addresses canoe a
Schrupp Promoted to Communications Director of PSIA and AASI
Wendy Schrupp, the longtime associate editor for the National Ski Patrol (NSP), the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI), has been promoted to communications director and editor-in-ch
NSGA: Women Buy Cardio While Men Buy Strength
Women are more likely to purchase equipment that focuses on cardiovascular well being, while men are more likely to purchase exercise equipment that stresses muscular development/toning, according to data in the recently released NSGA report “The Sporting
Kids Footwear Sales Manager — Converse, Inc.
The Converse brand boasts a 95-year heritage as America’s Original Sports Brand. Converse fosters a team atmosphere of talented professionals from various backgrounds and market leading companies. Converse provides employees with a unique entrepren
Director, Womens Merchandising — Converse, Inc.
The Converse brand boasts a 95-year heritage as America’s Original Sports Brand. Converse Inc. fosters a team atmosphere of talented professionals from various backgrounds and market leading companies. Converse provides employees with a unique entr
New Reebok Strategy May Signal Promo Cutbacks…
Reebok International Ltd. held its annual Investor Day event at corporate headquarters in Canton, Mass. last week, unveiling a number of new initiatives and introducing a number of new players that are expected help the company achieve its goals. Company
Lotto Italia Stumbles at Home…
Worldwide sales of Lotto brand products ended fiscal 2004 at €256 million ($318.4 mm), up slightly from sales of €255 million ($336.8 mm) posted in 2003. Regionally, Germany saw sales grow 21% to €8.2 million from €6.7 million last year; Greece saw sale
Quiksilver Sees Broader Mission in Rossignol Deal and New Retail Format…
Quiksilver, Inc. management feels they have achieved the goals they set for the integration of DC Shoes as they start to realize some benefits in the footwear business and start to turn their attention to injecting some Quik magic into the DC sportswear b
Yue Yuen Reports 17.4% Revenue Increase for H1
Yue Yuen Industrial Limited announced its unaudited consolidated results for the half year ended March 31, 2005. Turnover rose year-on-year by 17.4% to $1,477.9 million and net profit fell year-on-year by 3.8% to $152.3 million for the six month period. E
Panoptx Reports Record Q1 Sales
Panoptx Eyewear announced record sales in the first quarter of 2005, with the opening of 115 new accounts since January. The company pointed to several successful initiatives, including the addition of products for the snowsports and marine categories, th
Exel N.A. Appoints News Sales Manager
Exel’s North American General Manager Melissa Cook
announced the appointment of David Michael to the post of North American Sales Manager, winter division. Michael will also contribute to the sales function for Exel’s rapidly growing Nordic Walking busin
Boa Tech Names Marty Carrigan as VP of Sales and Marketing
Boa Technology, Inc. announced the appointment of Marty Carrigan, as VP of sales and marketing. In his new role at Boa Technology Inc., Carrigan will be responsible for global sales and marketing efforts and driving Boa’s vision to be the worlds leader i
Trade Associations to Co-Sponsor RFID Study
The Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Standards Association (VICS) and American Apparel and Footwear Association
(AAFA) announced they will co-sponsor a study on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology use. The study will be conducted and summariz