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The Finish Line Names Lyon as Next CEO
The Finish Line, Inc. President Glenn S. Lyon will replace the company's CEO Alan H. Cohen as CEO when he retires Dec. 1, 2008. Cohen will remain chairman of the Finish Line board of directors. Upon his appointment as CEO, Lyon is expected to join Th
TAPS East, West Coast Symposiums Draw Hundreds
The Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS) hosted two consumer shows in September that drew hundreds. The 25th Annual West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium (WCSKS), held Sept. 19-21 in Port Townsend, WA, was host to more than 60 exhibitors and nearly 600 atten
Wrapped Tight
Compression apparel aids performance and speeds recovery.
In the last decade, the clothes athletes wear have changed from grab anything out of the closet utilitarian fashion, to carefully considered pieces of technical equipment…
The Language of Harassment
For the last 20 years or so, employers have focused on educating their employees regarding harassment laws. This is a good thing and nothing in this article is intended to suggest otherwise. However, this article suggests that, in their desire to squelch
CW-X Partners with American Trail Running Association
Wacoal Sports Science Corp. entered into an agreement with the Teva U.S. Mountain Running Team to provide its CW-X Conditioning Wear running tights for the 2009 team. Teva has been the title sponsor and provided the team’s official footwear since 2002…
Dick’s SG Appoints Schmidt as President
Joseph M. Schmidt, currently EVP of operations and COO, will assume the role of president and COO for Dick's Sporting Goods. The promotion will be effective Feb. 1, 2009, the beginning of the company's 2009 fiscal year. Edward W. Stack will reli
TaylorMade-adidas Appoints COO
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company promoted Pete Sanchez to the position of COO. In his new role, Sanchez will oversee the company's engineering, supply chain, sourcing, procurement and all manufacturing operations. Sanchez joined TaylorMade-adidas Golf
OIA Study Highlights Winning Formula
Controlling costs separates the top financial performers in the outdoor sporting goods manufacturing business from median performers, according to a report released last week by the Outdoor Industry Association…
OIA Study Highlights Winning Formula
Controlling costs separates the top financial performers in the outdoor sporting goods manufacturing business from median performers, according to a report released last week by the Outdoor Industry Association…
Vail Resorts Sets Records in ‘08, Sees Lower ‘09
A huge jump in real estate sales propelled Vail Resorts, Inc. to record revenue, EBITDA and net income in the year ended July 31. Epic late snow, a boom in foreign tourism and higher ticket prices also helped. But the nation's largest operator of s
Armstrong to Buy Stake in SRAM
Lance Armstrong is switching his allegiance from Shimano to SRAM in a big way, according to various media reports. Armstrong said last Wednesday that he would compete in the 2009 Tour de France with Kazakhstan-based Team Astana, which uses SRAM components
Study: IBD Clients Are Mostly Male, Married and Monied
A study released at Interbike Wednesday shows independent bike dealers may want to add a little age to their staff.
The study by the direct marketing firm Catalyst Communications concludes that nearly 95% of IBD’s core customers are age 30 or older. They
Hanesbrands Announces Board Changes
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion, announced membership changes to the company's board of directors, the establishment of a lead director position, and the completion of its planned spinoff leadership succession. Charles W. Coker, 75, will ret
ISIS Hires VP of Product Development
Women's activewear brand ISIS recently hired Cindy Gibson as VP of product development. In this new position, Cindy will work closely with the senior management team and product design, merchandising and development staff to create the strategic dire
Ahnu Signs on with Plus 3 Network
Ahnu Footwear will donate up to $10,000 to The Conservation Alliance as the charter outdoor industry sponsor of the Plus 3 Network, a free web-based community that challenges Americans to record and earn rewards for their exercise miles…
