SGB Update Outdoor
OR Hires Mullen Public Relations to Head PR Effort
Outdoor Retailer hired Mullen Public Relations as the agency-of-record responsible for exhibitor and media relations programming, following a formal RFP process. Mullen will develop and manage programming to support the twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trad
Schwarzenegger Works to Boost California Skiing
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the California Travel and Tourism Commission, and California's world-class ski destinations have teamed up for the first time to launch the 2005-06 California Snow Campaign aimed at increasing destination skier visits
American Skiing Company Fiscal 2005 Net Loss Doubles
American Skiing Company reported that its fiscal 2005 resort revenues increased 7% due to the introduction of the new All For One Pass and favorable Spring season conditions at the Company's eastern resorts. The Company also reported season pass sale
Hat World Adds President and COO
Genesco Inc. appointed Kenneth J. as president and Glenn Campbell as chief operating officer of Indianapolis-based Hat World Corporation. Kocher, who joined Hat World in 1997 as chief financial officer, will have general responsibility for all aspects of
Timblerand and L.L. Bean Utilize Fair Factories Clearinghouse
The Fair Factories Clearinghouse (FFC), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting workplace compliance through the sharing of factory audit information, announced that Timberland and L.L. Bean, Inc. are the latest retailers to manage informati
Tennis Follows IOC, Declares Three Stripes a Logo
adidas' logo woes continue as the varied govering bodies of tennis agree that the three stripes is a manufacturer's logo subject to the space and size limitations of all logos. For the ITF and the Grand Slams, this declaration means that adidas&
Sportsman’s Guide Posts 8% Sales Gain; Income Jumps 50%
The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 that, with net sales of $61.5 million, compared to $57.0 million for last year's third quarter. Net earnings for the quarter were $2.2 million, or 26 cen
BOB Relocates to Boise
BOB Trailers plans to relocate the entire business operation to Boise, Idaho in January 2006. BOB was incorporated in San Luis Obispo, CA on July 25, 1994, and all domestic and international operations have been conducted from San Luis Obispo since…
Forrester Research Predicts Online Holiday Sales Growth
Despite concerns about consumer confidence, US online retail sales this holiday season will hit $18 billion, a 25 percent increase over last year, according to Forrester Research…
Gitomer Returns to NSGA Management Conference
Jeffrey Gitomer will return to the 42nd Annual NSGA Management Conference & 8th Annual Team Dealer Summit. Gitomer, whose weekly “Sales Caffeine” newsletter is read by tens of thousands of sales professionals, will speak to a special combined general/team
Alpinist Hosts Second Annual Barry Corbet Film Festival
Alpinist Magazine announced the dates and lineup for the Second Annual Barry Corbet Film Festival, a unique mountain gathering that honors Jackson Hole mountaineering legend Barry Corbet. In March 2005, Alpinist celebrated Corbet’s athletic and artistic
Antigua Sees Slight Q3 Sales Decrease, Income Drops
Antigua Enterprises Inc. reports net sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2005 were $12.2 million dollars, down slightly from $12.3 million posted during last year's third quarter. Net income was nearly halved at $0.3 million, down from $0.6
Northern Forest Canoe Trail Hosts Online Auction
To raise critical funds and promote their organizational mission, the Northern Forest Canoe Trail is hosting a first-of-a-kind online auction from Nov. 1 – Dec. 9, 2005. The NFCT auction will feature a unique collection of items including canoes, paddles,
RSN to Provide Coverage at SIA’06
SnowSports Industries America and RSN are teaming up to produce four on-location telecasts of RSN's gear program, “The Goods.” The show will preview and review the people, gear, events, and parties that will comprise SIA.06, taking place in Las Vegas
Snow Pants Get Quota Exemption…
Late last week, OIA and SIA were both notified that the Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements determined that certain imports of ski and snowboard pants from China do not contribute to the market disruption. CITA based this determination
