Chinook LLC has been appointed as Icebreaker's sales rep agency for the mid-Atlantic region. Chinook principal and industry veteran Ben Tindall will be leading Icebreaker’s continued growth in the area, supported by sales partners Andy Correll and P
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Waveyard Super Park Planned for Phoenix
Capitalizing on the increasing numbers of adventure sports enthusiasts, Waveyard Development, LLC plans to develop the first outdoor super park adventure and resort destination. Waveyard Development is currently in negotiations for a 200 plus acre site lo
Aura Performance Footwear Elects Board
Aura Performance Footwear recently named its new Board of Directors at its first meeting in Providence, RI. The new Board will consist of F Chris Nelson, from Rhode Island Textile, Co.; Thomas Kean, Jr., NJ State Senator who recently won the NJ Republica
Everlast to Produce Co-Branded Rocky Collection
Everlast Worldwide Inc. entered a new licensing agreement with MGM Consumer Products to produce a co-branded Everlast/Rocky sporting goods and toy collection to include youth boxing equipment, heavy bags, and inflatables. The collection will launch in Oct
TAG to Hold 2007 Rep Seminar at SGMA Spring Market…
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association has announced that Team Athletic Goods, Inc., or TAG, will hold its 2nd National Sales Training Seminar in conjunction with the SGMA Spring Market to be held June 11-13, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nev. The decision w
TAG Joins SGMA Spring Market
Team Athletic Goods, Inc., the team buying group, has announced plans to hold its 2nd National Sales Training Seminar in conjunction with the SGMA Spring Market next year (June 11-13, 2007) in Las Vegas, Nevada. This decision was made by TAG’s board of d
Court Upholds $2.5 Million Judgment Against Cybex
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania will not hear the Cybex International, Inc.'s or Mr. Kirila's respective appeals of the previously reported $2,452,783 judgment entered against the Company in the Kirila v. Cybex International, Inc. litigation.
Boeri USA Re-Structures
Claudia Boeri will assume executive responsibilities for Boeri USA as President. According to the company, the change is being made to better accommodate Boeri’s business strategy in the U.S. market moving forward. In addition, the company is expected to
American Skiing Co. Sees Strong Third Quarter
American Skiing Company reported particularly strong visitation levels for its western resorts in the winter operating season, bolstered by skiing and riding conditions. These strong results coupled with the successful sale of nearly all remaining fractio
Easton-Bell Shuffles Management Deck
Easton-Bell Sports Inc. named Dan Jelinek as president of the Team Sports Division including Easton Sports and Riddell Sports. Jelinek has served as Vice President of Sales at Easton Sports for the past eight years and will report to Tony Palma, chief ex
NSGA: Sporting Goods Sales to Climb 3% in 2006…
According to the NSGA, retail sales of sporting goods, which reached $51.3 billion in 2005, are expected to grow 3% in 2006, to roughly $53.0 billion. Last year, in 2005, athletic and sport footwear grew 7%, reaching $15.7 billion. Clothing showed a 4% ga
Perry Ellis Shuffles Swim Deck…
With barely enough time for the ink to dry on its licensing agreement for JAG swimwear, Perry Ellis International, Inc. has reorganized parts of it swimwear business, appointing Gail Rhodes as senior vice president of sales for women's swim. Rhodes
Quiksilver Q2 Earnings Drop on Rossignol Results
Quiksilver, Inc. net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 increased 21% to $516.9 from $426.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2005. Consolidated net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 was $3.7 million compared to $34.7 million
OIWC Adds Two New Directors
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition welcomed Jennifer Wittman and Megan Tompkins to its Board of Directors. Jen Wittman is the current Manager of Events and Partnerships with Outside Magazine. Megan Tompkins is the Editor of Bicycle Retailer and Indu
USSA Names New COO
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) has named Richard Coe as its new chief operating officer, according to USSA President and CEO Bill Marolt. Coe will replace Bill Gorton who has been scheduled to leave USSA July 15. Gorton had served in that r
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