After more than three years and hundreds of projects executed, Factory Design Labs and SnowSports Industries America have parted ways and SIA has hired Siquis Limited and Big Rig Creative as the association's agencies to help implement new marketing
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Great Colorado Snow Boosts Vail’s Second Quarter…
Vail Resorts reported a record breaking fiscal second quarter for both top and bottom line performance. Skier visits were up at all four of Vail’s Colorado resorts, more than offsetting a decline at Heavenly due to some challenging weather over the Christ
Ralph Lauren Appoints President of Footwear Division
Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation has announced that Aaron Schwartz will join the Company on April 3 as President of Polo Ralph Lauren Footwear, reporting to Jacki Nemerov, Executive Vice President. Schwartz was most recently Global President and Chief Creati
Dunham hires Berge as Sr. Outdoor Product Manager
Dunham hired Bobby Berge as Senior Outdoor Product Manager. Berge comes to the company with 22 years of experience in the outdoor business and will be responsible for all aspects of the Dunham product development team
including product marketing, design a
Sole Tech Adds to PR Team
Sole Technology announces a new player on the team with the addition of Brian Jones to its Public Relations department for éS and Emerica. Following skateboarding since he was a wee lad, Brian brings 20 years of skateboarding experience and seven years of
Allyance Helps Raise Funds for Boarding for Breast Cancer
The Allyance Mountain Team made an assault on Killington’ this past weekend, to support the Boarding For Breast Cancer events. Spring-like conditions and a strong, supportive crowd made the evening RailJam a success and the contributions of 10 very eligl
Nautilus Restates 2005 Q4 and Year
Nautilus, Inc. filed a report with the SEC stating that the company will report adjustments to the preliminary Q4 and full year 2005 results, previously reported on February 2, 2006. In addition, the Company will report two material weaknesses in its inte
Globe Int’l Posts 9.5% H1 Sales Decrease
Globe International reported a 9.5% decrease in sales for the fiscal first half to A$98.3 million ($73.9 mm) from A$108.6 million ($79.7 mm) during last year's first half. The company saw EBITDA for the first half decrease 83.1% to A$1.2 million ($0
Ashworth Extends Deal with Ryder Cup
Ashworth, Inc. has signed an agreement with Ryder Cup Ltd. to become the Lead Vendor, as well as Official Licensee, at the September 2006 Ryder Cup to be held at the K Club in Ireland. This agreement extends the 14-year relationship between Ashworth, the
Eastern Skateboard Supply to Distribute Dekline
Dekline footwear has entered into an exclusive distribution deal with Eastern Skateboard Supply. ESS will distribute Dekline footwear for the Eastern region of the United States. Tum Yeto Inc., a 15 year-old vertically-integrated supplier of skateboard pr
Kellwood Restructuring On-Plan…
Kellwood, parent company to Kelty, Sierra Designs, and Slumberjack showed some positive results for the fourth quarter, in spite of slower sales in its two biggest divisions. However, the company’s “Other Softgoods” division, which houses all of its outdo
Umbro Swings to Profit in Non-Tournament Year…
Umbro plc was able to swing to a profit in the 2005 fiscal year despite a sharp decline in total revenues and the lack of any key tournaments during the year. Operating earnings before exceptional items inched up 1.3% to £24.5 million ($45 mm), compared
Stride Rite Solidifies Saucony and Hind Management…
The Stride Rite Corp. shuffled the deck at its Hind and Saucony subsidiaries this past week, enhancing the top management structure and the design department. At Hind, Todd Dalhausser was appointed general manager. He will report to Richie Woodworth, pre
Callaway Apparel Helps Ashworth Post 11% Q1 Sales Gain…
For the fiscal first quarter of 2006, Ashworth saw total sales increase 11% over the prior year quarter. Sales of Ashworth branded merchandise increased 3.5% to $20 million, while Callaway Golf apparel increased 23% over last year’s first quarter to $10.6
Outdoor and SG Retail Finishes 2005 With a Bang…
Large national outdoor retail chains saw a banner year in 2005, with higher than expected comps that trickled down to the bottom line. The two largest specialty outdoor retailers in the country, REI and L.L. Bean, were able to capitalize on great winter c