SGB Update Outdoor
Early Snowfall Has Clear Impact on Both Chain and Specialty SnowSports Retail…
If there were any remaining doubts concerning the 2005-2006 SnowSports season, they are surely laid to rest after two strong early season months at retail and continued snow throughout the Sierras, Cascades, Rockies, and Northeast. Even the few resorts i
Recall: Hurley International
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Hurley International, announced a voluntary recall of 330 Boy's Windbreaker Jacket with Drawstring. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to chil
Scarpa is Ready for North American Solo Debut…
For years Scarpa and Black Diamond were virtually interchangeable and both brands were competing for the number one spot in their respective categories. However at OR Summer Market, the two brands announced that they would separate. At the initial time of
OIA Acquires Outdoor University…
Outdoor Industry Association has completed a deal to incorporate Outdoor University into its portfolio of educational events. Outdoor University is a Midwest-based experiential outdoor training event designed to improve the product and selling skill of o
Black Diamond Will Develop New Ski Boot Line…
As reported earlier in The BOSS Report, Black Diamond Equipment will develop a new line of alpine touring and telemark ski boots (See BOSS_0530). This
Jackson Kayaks Expands to Support Growth…
Jackson Kayak moved its manufacturing and warehouse facility under one 96,000 square foot roof in Sparta, TN just 13 miles from the old site, which consisted of a 700 square foot building and 8700 square foot warehouse. Jackson Kayak’s new home is in a bu
Black Diamond Will Develop New Ski Boot Line
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. will develop a new line of alpine touring and telemark ski boots. This is a logical step for Black Diamond, which has been both SCARPA's North American distributor as well as its primary driver in terms of telemark ski bo
GSI Outdoors Acquires Thrive; Glavin Takes Over Sales and Marketing
Don Scott, co-owner of GSI Outdoors, announced the addition of Mike Glavin to their management team in the new position of director of sales and marketing. In a joint move, GSI has acquired Glavin’s start-up company of designer outdoor cutlery, Thrive, wh
Nike Golf Chooses TUV Rheinland for Counterfeit Protection
Nike Golf launched TUV Rheinland Group's Brand Protection Service for its golf club lines globally. The solution provides authenticity verification as well as product track and trace features using an Internet-based system…
Wilson Gives Conybear Jack Kramer Award
Wilson Racquet Sports recently honored Joel Conybear, territory manager for Eastern New York and Long Island, with the 2005 Jack Kramer Award. The Kramer Award recognizes the territory manager who has exhibited sales excellence and the core values of Wil
Orange 21 and VP of Marketing Part Ways
Orange 21 Inc. filed a Form 8-K with the SEC declaring the entrance into a Separation Agreement with Grant Guenther, VP of marketing. Under the terms of the agreement, the company and Mr. Guenther have agreed to continue Mr. Guenther’s employment to Febr
NRF: December Sales Up 5.7% Over Last Year
Consumers once again proved unflappable in the face of high energy prices as a late December shopping spree capped off another successful holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation, retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas s
Arbor Appoints Southern Territory Rep
Arbor appointed Jeff Hopkins as sales rep for the southern territory. Jeff will carry Arbor’s snowboard, skateboard and apparel in the South where he seeks to improve both customer service and brand presence. Jeff’s extensive knowledge of the region and
Gravis Partners with Turntable Lab to Create DJ Bags
Gravis and Turntable Lab have collaborated to create DJ bags that will be sold exclusively through Turntable Lab's New York and Los Angeles boutiques and the company's website. The collaboration started when Gravis was in the conceptual stages o
Prime Rate Inks Deal With Best Ski Weather
Prime Rate Investors, Inc. has retained the services of Best Ski Weather to be the exclusive weather provider for the Company's wholly owned subsidiary Stowe TV-10. Best Ski Weather is the leading national mountain-specific weather service provider a
