In a move that combines sales forces for two of the largest U.S.-based backcountry product manufacturers, longtime Backcountry Access (BCA) Sales Director, Steve Christie, has been appointed North American sales manager for BCA and K2 BackSide…
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Polygiene Partners with Cotton Incorporated
Cotton Inc. is offering an enhanced version of its TransDry moisture management technology that also inhibits growth of ordor causing bacteria using Bluesign-approved chemicals made by the company Polygiene…
Newton Running Signs American Professional Triathlete
Newton Running, the official run course and shoe sponsor of Ironman in the United States, signed a one-year contract with professional triathlete Timothy O’Donnell, who was the top American finisher at the 2013 Ironman World Championships…
Under Armour Signs New Zealand Boxing Star
Under Armour announced in Albany, Auckland that heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker has joined its elite roster of professional athletes, including Canadian UFC champion Georges St-Pierre, Olympic canoe racing gold-medalist Lisa Carrington and Olympic gold-me
SIA Snow Show Attendees to Receive 2-for-1 Lift Ticket Vouchers
For the fifth year running, SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) are partnering to give 2014 SIA Snow Show attendees the chance to “Ski/Snowboard the Best of Colorado” with free lift ticket vouchers or 2-fo
Adidas Outdoor and Polartec Support Metanoia Documentary
Adidas Outdoor joined the Metanoia Team with $10,000 as a Snow Cave Level Sponsor of the documentary film about the life and climbs of Jeff Lowe, directed by Jim Aikman, narrated by Jon Krakauer. Polartec has increased their sponsorship to the $10,000 Sno
Echelon Announces On-Shoring To USA
Echelon Snowboards is moving its manufacturing operations to the United States…
Xero Shoes Enters Australian Market
Xero Shoes announced that Stepping Out Footwear of Sidney will represent Xero Shoes in Australia and New Zealand…
STX Signs First NHL Player Endorsement Deal
Baltimore-based STX LLC signed Matt Moulson as its first NHL endorser just months before it launches a line of hockey equipment. The company also reached a four-year partnership with USA Hockey that makes STX both an official sponsor and equipment supplie
MSR Promotes Chris Parkhurst to VP
MSR, the Seattle-based manufacturer of outdoor equipment, promoted Chris Parkhurst from director of MSR Alpine and Snow Tools to vice president of MSR…
Weather, Holiday Shift Boost December Outdoor Products Sales
The fiscal month of December came in like a lion and went out like a lamb in the outdoor products market this year as the right mix of weather, resolution of political strife, improved economics and a shift in the holiday seasonal calendar resulted in inc
NRF: Holiday Sales Increase 3.8 Percent
Severe winter weather did not dampen December retail sales as shoppers took advantage of heavy promotions and last-minute deals. According to the National Retail Federation, December retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, i
Tilly’s Holiday Meets Plan
Tilly’s, Inc., the action sports chain, reported that based on the results for the holiday period, it now expects fourth quarter results to be in the mid range of its previously communicated outlook for both comparable store sales and earnings…
Nautilus’ Q4 Revenues Rose 19 Percent
Nautilus, Inc. said it expects to report net sales of approximately $77.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, an increase of 18.5 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2012. Non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are
Buff USA Hires Brad Werntz as Director of Sales
Buff USA named Brad Werntz as its director of sales beginning Jan. 13, 2014. Werntz founded Pemba Serves, Inc., a Midwest sales representative agency, which has worked with a plethora of outdoor brands since its founding in 1991…
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