SGB Update Footwear
Hincapie Adding Reps to Enhance Distribution in 2011
Hincapie Sportswear has hired Chris Morgan and John Huenink as sales representatives in the Southeast and Midwest. Effective immediately, Morgan and Huenink will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to IBDs and custom clothing
Seace Joins Kruger Optical as Sales and Marketing Manager
Walter Seace, a seasoned sales marketing professional with over 25 years’ experience in the outdoor industry, has joined sports optics provider Kruger Optical…
SHOT Show Kicks Off Tues, Jan. 18th
The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show), the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports and hunting industries, will kick off Monday, Jan. 18th at the Sands Expo and Conve
Emotion Kayaks Fills Four Positions
Emotion Kayaks has filled four positions with new personnel in a bid to keep up with growth…
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Leader to Retire
David N. Startzell, leader of a successful 30-year effort to place the Appalachian Trail securely on public lands from Maine to Georgia, will retire from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) near the end of this year…
Chinese Wages to Grow 20% in 2011, Renminbi to Appreciate 5%
The Renminbi will appreciate 5% in both 2011 and 2012 and wage growth will again approach 20% in China this year, predicted the managing director and chairperson of China equities and commodities for J P Morgan…
Under Armour Outdoor Selects Driftwood Media
Under Armour, Inc. has selected Driftwood Media, Inc. to assist with its media relations and communications efforts. Driftwood Media will work directly with Under Armour's Hunt, Fish, and Tactical divisions…
Clough Returns as B.A.S.S. Conservation Director
B.A.S.S. said Noreen Clough, an experienced leader in conservation and natural resource organizations, has been named B.A.S.S. conservation director…
Christian USA acquired by Torspo Hockey Int’l
Torspo Hockey International, Inc, based in Anoka MN, has acquired Christian USA hockey brand of Roseau, MN…
Marker Völkl USA Recalls Twin Cam 12.0 Bindings
Marker Völkl USA, of Lebanon, N.H. and Kästle GmbH, of Austria in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission are voluntarily recalling about 5,400 Marker and Kästle Twin Cam 12.0 ski bindings because the steel spring in the heel pieces of the
Forzani Sees 7% Gain in Holiday Comps
The Forzani Group Ltd., Canada's largest sporting goods chain, reported retail system sales for the 10-week period ended Jan. 9 rose 6.5% as the cold weather boosted holiday sales. Total retail system sales – retail sales from both corporate and fra
Bjorn Borg Forms Separate Apparel Unit
Bjorn Borg is forming a new subsidiary with its Dutch distributor to produce fashionable athletic and functional wear. The creation of a separate operation based in the Netherlands will allow Bjorn Borg to continue to focus on its core business of making
ESPN’s Erin Andrews to Endorse Reebok
ESPN's Erin Andrews has signed with Reebok to endorse its ZigTech footwear and apparel collection…
Vasque Partners with Backpacker’s Get Out More Tour
Vasque footwear announced its exclusive footwear partnership with Backpacker Magazine's 2011 Get Out More Tour, as well as its national sponsorship of the American Hiking Society…
Walmart Sustainability Executive to Address Industry Breakfast at OR
Walmart's chief sustainability officer will kick off the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show at the industry breakfast Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. The event is sponsored by Outdoor Industry Association and The North Face and
