The Board of Directors of NIKE, Inc. have appointed Nike brand co-President Mark Parker as the company's new President and Chief Executive Officer following the resignation of William D. Perez. Parker also succeeds Perez on the company's Board
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Fischer Inks New Deal with Rottefella
Rottefella, the Norwegian ski bindings manufacturer, inked a new contract with Fischer, and in the process secured a leading worldwide market position in the cross country and back country segment. Prior to the contract with Fischer, Rottefella represente
ASR Sees Busy Opening Night Lead to Energetic Show
ASR springboards into the next quarter century with a bigger, busier show. From January 20-22, ASR brought summer and fall lines from the hottest emerging brands, strongest established brands, and spectacular special events to San Diego. Friday set the to
Kelty Launches Keltywoman.com
Kelty is launching an integrated outreach and marketing campaign designed to create a community for women and rekindle their sense of outdoor adventure. Known as Kelty Woman, the 2006 campaign includes integrated initiatives ranging from a dedicated websi
SIA Presents Retailer of the Year Awards
The SIA.06 Show got a jump start on Day 2 with the announcement of the SIA Retailer of the Year awards. Just before the doors opened to Day 2 of SIA.06, Diane Boyer-Irwin, SIA Chairwoman and Dick Leffler, Past Chairman presented the award for “2006 Retail
Russell Corp. Sees Big Savings in Latest Restructuring…
Russell Corporation saw RML shares jump more than 8% on Friday after a late report Thursday that it would cut approximately 2,300 jobs worldwide and shift more production off-shore on the way to saving $35 million to $40 million annually on a pre-tax basi
LaSportiva Italy Merges with U.S. Distributor…
La Sportiva's North American distribution operations have become part of La Sportiva Italy’s unified global distribution consortium. La Sportiva S.p.A. – the Italian parent company and manufacturer of the LaSportiva brand – and La Sportiva N.A., Inc.
Cloudveil Closes Denver Office; Expands Jackson
Cloudveil Mountain Works is closing its Denver office, which houses sales operations and customer service, and moving these functions to Jackson Hole Wyoming, where the current company headquarters is located. As a result of this relocation, the company i
CamelBak Gets a New CEO…
CamelBak Products has filled the corner office again, tapping J. Marty O’Donohue as CEO, O’Donohue, who is replacing Glenn Gross, after announced his retirement in 2005, holds both an undergraduate history/economics
degree and MBA from Stanford University
GBMI Appoints Singer as Director of US Sales for Nautica
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. appointed Dan Singer to Director of US Sales for Nautica. In this new position, Mr. Singer will oversee the expansion of the Nautica brand into department stores, independents and marine retailers. He will also be charged with
InSport included in $2 million U.S.Marine Contract
Congress' Fiscal Year 2006 Department of Defense Appropriations Act has passed and includes $2 million in funding for U.S. Marines base layer t-shirts designed and manufactured by InSport International, Inc. of Beaverton, Oregon….
Amstel Light Inks Deal with Stanwood and Partners
Amstel Light has hired Stanwood & Partners Public Relations, of Jackson Hole, Wyo., to promote the brand’s ski industry sponsorships and programs. “Beer and skiing are two of the fundamental principles of Stanwood & Partners,” said Carson Stanwood…
Fischer Inks Endorsement Deal with Moats
Charlotte Moats of Jackson Hole, a well known Freeskier from Warren Miller, TGR films and working with top ski photographers has signed with Fischer skis, boots and bindings. Charlotte was voted OLN’s Top Ten Adventure Goddesss and Outside magazines top 2
OIA Adds Outdoor University to Education Events
Outdoor Industry Association will incorporate Outdoor University into its portfolio of educational events. Outdoor University provides experiential outdoor training events to outdoor industry retail sales associates. Integrating Outdoor University under t
Deckers Loses UGH-Boot TM in Australia; UGG Logo Okay
IP Australia, the Australian Trademark Office, determined that Deckers Outdoor Corporation's Australian UGH-BOOT trademark registration should be removed from the Australian register for non-use. Deckers, which sells UGG Australia luxury sheepskin fo