Mackey J. McDonald, Chairman and CEO of VF Corporation announced broad-based organizational changes, with a more streamlined leadership structure designed to support the Company's long-term growth plans…
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Swobo Returns with Tim Parr
Swobo will officially return on July 7th, 2005, and will once again, “commit to pioneer innovative viewpoints and ideas – not only with the products that Swobo sells, but with the business that it creates – for people who just don't feel comfortable
OIA Applaude Senators Alexander and Landrieu
Outdoor Industry Association applauds Senator Alexander of Tennessee and Senator Landrieu of Louisiana for their tireless support of close to home recreation opportunities for all Americans with the reintroduction of the Americans Outdoors Act today in Wa
Consolidation Strikes Again in Paddlesports Market…
In a move that is sure to change the face of the paddlesports industry, Confluence Holdings has acquired one of their largest competitors, WaterMark Paddlesports. Rumors about the pending deal had been floating around the industry for months and virtually
Head NV Narrows Q1 Loss on Charges, But All Divisions Take Revenue Hits…
The benefits that Head sees from reporting in U.S. Dollars wasn’t enough to save them in the first quarter as the company struggled with the impact of weather on their Winter Sports business, while a weaker tennis market and poor weather impacted a Racque
OIA Not Happy with U.S. House Action on LWCF…
The House Appropriations Committee voted to eliminate funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund in the proposed 2006 budget. Since LWCF was created by Congress 40 years ago, the program has funded 40,000 parks in 98% of the counties in the nation.
Lafuma Buys 63.55% Stake in Oxbow…
Last week, BOSS reported that Lafuma and Oxbow shares were suspended from trading on the Paris stock exchange pending merger negotiations (See BOSS_0519). This week, the Lafuma Group signed an agreement with Teahupoo, an investment fund acting on behalf o
Brooks Finds Four on U.S. Marathon Team
Brooks Sports, Inc. will set the pace at the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) World Championships in Athletics, held this summer in Helsinki, Finland. Elite runners supported by the performance running company secured four of the 1
Kampus Wakeskat8s Wins BrandNew at ispo
Kampus Wakeskat8s continued a growing tradition of market-savvy sports product development in the United States, becoming the latest American company to win a coveted ispo BrandNew Award. Based in Oceanside, CA, Kampus Wakestat8s received the inaugural Ri
MLB Announces ‘World Cup’ Style Tournament
Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association jointly announced that the “World Baseball Classic,” a 16-nation tournament featuring the world's best players competing for their home countries, will be played in March 2006. T
Converse to Partner with Hurley on Footwear Development
Nike, Inc. is realizing more synergies in its global multi-brand strategy, announcing Thursday that Converse will partner with Hurley to produce Hurley footwear beginning with the Spring/Summer 2006 season. Converse and Hurley will collaborate together o
CDTA Reognizes Corporate Donations
Since 1995, the Continental Divide Trail Alliance has played a central role toward the completion, management and protection of the Continental Divide Trail. In 2005, the Alliance celebrates a 10th Anniversary and forges on with the critical support of co
OIA Strengthens Its Stance on LWCF Elimination
Outdoor Industry Association expressed outrage at the House Appropriations Committee vote to eliminate funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in the proposed 2006 budget. Since LWCF was created by Congress 40 years ago, the landmark progr
Territory Manager; Mid-Atlantic — Suunto USA
Suunto USA, a fully owned subsidiary of Amer Sports- parent company of Wilson Sporting Goods Co., Atomic and Precor, currently has an opening for the position of Territory Sales Manager. The Territory will cover the Mid-Atlantic region of the US as well
Technical Product Specialist — Suunto USA
Suunto USA, a fully owned subsidiary of Amer Sports- parent company of Wilson Sporting Goods Co., Atomic and Precor, currently has an opening for the position of Technical Product Specialist, based in Carlsbad, California. Ideal candidates should have a