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Ortovox Named Official Supplier of Pro. Ski Instructors of America, American Association of Snowboard Instructors
The Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) have partnered with Ortovox USA, Inc. Ortovox, which has long supplied the PSIA-AASI Accessories Catalog with its avalanche transceivers, probes, s
Nikwax-AAC Bellwether Grantees Selected
From an impressive group of applicants, two winners were chosen to receive funds from the Nikwax Bellwether Grant, established in partnership with the American Alpine Club (AAC). Nikwax and the AAC congratulate Ann Piersall, of Whitefish, MT, and Tracie A
Ortovox USA Names COO
Ortovox USA has appointed Dale Bard as its chief operating officer. Bard has served as a consultant and brand manager for Chouinard Equipment, Black Diamond, and Patagonia; he has been the U.S. sport division sales manager for Petzl; and has worked as the
First Michael Jordan-Themed U.S. Store to Open in Chicago
The country's first Michael Jordan “Twenty-Three” athletic apparel and footwear store will be opened at University Village Marketplace on Maxwell Street in Chicago. According to a press released from University Village Marketplace, Northbrook, Ill.-b
Van’s Palladini Elected SIMA President
The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) named Doug Palladini, vice president of marketing for Vans and previously a SIMA Board of Director, as its new president. to succeed Baker as the new president of SIMA. Palladini succeeds Dick Baker, who
Rossignol North America Reorganizes Staff
Rossignol Group's North American division announced a number of changes in jobs and responsibilities, mostly in marketing areas. Among the changes, Tait Wardlaw, formerly the VP of Brand and Sports Marketing for Dynastar and Lange, will now serve as
Big Rock Sports Relocates Distribution Center
Big Rock Sports plans to relocate its Henry's Distribution Center to Hamlet, NC. This move will enable Big Rock Sports to expand from 170,000 square feet to 310,000 square feet of warehouse space. The new state-of-the-art facility will start receivin
Hanesbrands, Inc. May See Some Light at Retail
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of the Champion and Duofold brands, said that while first quarter results were in line with expectations and had been significantly impacted by the economic recession, the company may also be seeing some positive movement from
Lakers’ Bryant Tops NBA’s List of Top Jersey Sales; LeBron Second
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant has regained his spot on top of this year's list of most popular NBA jerseys. Bryant reclaimed the #1 spot, which he held in 2006-07, after being overtaken last year by the Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett. The
Under Armour Beats the Street in Q1
Under Armour, Inc. got Wall Street excited again this week following the company’s report of first quarter results. Like the news media during a Barack Obama speech, analysts and investors were quick to buy into the numbers, conveniently ignoring the lac
Nordstrom’s First Alabama Store Cancelled
Nordstrom will no longer be opening its first Alabama store in the Riverchase Galleria in Birmingham, AL. Two years ago, the company announced its intentions to open a 143,000 square foot store in spring 2012. According to various media sources, General G
Escalade, Inc. Signs New Loan Agreement
Escalade, Inc. based in Evansville, IN, announced that, on April 30, 2009, it signed a new loan agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (Chase) for a senior secured revolving credit facility. The agreement includes the waiver of the company's coven
Golf Datatech National Golf Rounds Played Report: Rounds Up Slightly in March
The Golf Datatech National Golf Rounds Played Report showed that in March, golf rounds played varied vastly between regions, with participation in the Pacific, Mountain, South Central and South Atlantic regions decreasing and participation increasing in t
Callaway Q1 Earnings Plummet in Tough Golf Market
Callaway Golf Company reported that net sales declined 25.8% to $271.9 million in the first quarter, compared to $366.5 million in Q1 2008. Net income fell 82.8% to $6.8 million, or 11 cents per diluted share, compared to $39.7 million, or 61 cents per d
Under Armour Q1 Sales, Profits Jump on Boost from Footwear and Direct
Under Armour, Inc. reported that first quarter net revenues increased 27.1% to $200.0 million compared with net revenues of $157.3 million in the first quarter of 2008. Net income jumped 38.0% to $4.0 million, or 8 cents per diluted share, in the first q
