SGB Update Outdoor
Reusch Introduces Concepts at SIA
Reusch will introduce its concepts at this year’s Ski Industry Association (SIA) tradeshow later this month…
Tecnica Expands Its Winter Apres Footwear Collection
Tecnica is expanding its Fur offerings for Winter 2005, including the introduction of a men's fur boot collection…
Völkl Introduces the Selecta Snowboard
The Selecta features the “Powder Channel” tail, which allows the tail to set down in powder. Unlike conventional “swallowtail” powder boards, Powder Channel allows the Selecta to be ridden switch. The top surface of the board is transparent – a window to
Yue Yuen Fiscal Year Hurt by Higher Raw Materials Costs, Lower Gross Margin…
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings announced lower than expected earnings as net profit for the year ended September 30 fell 1.6% to $303.3 million, compared to $308.2 million last year. The majority of the profit shortfall came from increased raw material pric
Popular Outdoor to File Chapter 11…
Over the holiday period, Popular Outdoor Outfitters, a regional chain of outdoor stores based in Ariz., closed its Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix and West Valley stores. The chain has been in business since 1952, and just before 9/11 was doing business throug
NSGA: Women Still Lead In Athletic Footwear Purchases in 2004
Females continue to lead males as purchasers of sports footwear although that margin decreased slightly in 2004, according to data released by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). For 2004, females purchased 53.3% of all sport footwear compared
Reebok Launches Rbk Hockey; Inks Player Roster
Reebok International launches Rbk Hockey, a new line of ultra-high performance hockey products developed and tested by The Hockey Company, a Reebok subsidiary, in close collaboration with some of the world’s best hockey players. Rbk Hockey skates, sticks
Keen Footwear Promotes Van Dine to President
KEEN Footwear has promoted Jim Van Dine to president of the company, effective immediately. Van Dine will report to Angel Martinez, vice-chairman and chief executive officer. Van Dine previously held the title of vice president/general manager. As presi
New Balance Picks Up RW ‘Editor’s Choice’ Award
Runner’s World magazine has named the New Balance 766 running shoe an “Editor’s Choice” award winner in its Spring 2005 Shoe Buyer’s Guide (March 2005). The 766 is the most recent update in the very successful New Balance 760 series…
Vermont ‘Romp to Stomp’ Raises $17,000
More than 200 people braved the sub-zero temperatures and the Blizzard of 05 to take part in the Tubbs Romp To Stomp Out Breast Cancer Event to support the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation…
Breckenridge Opens New Avalanche Beacon Test Site
In a joint endeavor, Breckenridge Ski Resort Ski Patrol and Backcountry Access, manufacturers of The Tracker avalanche transceiver, have created
Beacon Basin, a beacon practice area on Breck’s Peak 8.
Monardo Resigns from Cervelo and Returns to Australia
Cervelo Cycles announced the resignation of Sam Monardo, General Sales Manager Sam will be moving back to Australia in May where he will embark on his own entrepreneurial venture by opening a bicycle shop. “The time is right, and this is a great opportuni
Forzani Acquires National Sports
The Forzani Group announced the proposed acquisition of National Gym Clothing Limited, operating as National Sports in Ontario. The acquisition of National Sports will
result in the addition of 19 stores in Ontario and approximately 486,000 square feet o
Ahead names Eddie Fadel as New Director of Merchandising
Ahead, a designer and marketer of branded golf headwear and apparel, today announced that it has named industry veteran Eddie Fadel, Director of Merchandising. Fadel will join the Ahead team at The 2005 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FL, where the Comp
La Sportiva and GoLite Join Forces with Trail-Running Team
In a concerted effort to support the growth of trail
running LaSportiva and GoLite are joining forces to sponsor a high-profile running team for the 2005 race season and beyond.The team will consist of an Elite Team, Pro Team, Adventure Team, and Demo Tea
