Snow Sports Coalition Addresses Congress on Climate Change
Jeremy Jones, eight-time Big Mountain Snowboarder of the Year, along with a coalition of winter sport filmmakers and industry representatives, appeared before lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss the economic, social and intangible values of winter sports
Walking Co. Files Reorganization Plan
The Walking Company Holdings, Inc. filed a reorganization plan under which the company intends to keep 207 of its 214 (over 96%) current store locations open and pay off all of its debts and future obligations to trade creditors. It plans to exit Chapter
Hi-Tec Sports Sees Earnings Double in 2009
Hi-Tec Sports PLC, the privately-held British footwear company based in the United Kingdom, reported that with the aid of solid sales growth, earnings more than doubled in 2009. Sales in local currencies increased over 10% resulting in $250 million at who
Payless ShoeSource Supports African American Youth
In celebration of Black History Month this February, Payless ShoeSource will continue its Payless Inspiring Possibilities Scholarship program by joining together with its shoppers and the National Urban League (NUL) to raise money to support the future of
Economic Boosters Unveil Outdoor Rec Site in Virginia
The Roanoke (VA) Regional Partnership launched what it called “THE most comprehensive outdoor site” in the nation, in an encouraging sign that economic development officials are beginning to understand the economic importance of outdoor recreation…
Selle Royal Buys Stake in China’s Largest Saddle Maker
Selle Royal S.p.A. of Italy has signed a deal to purchase a majority interest in the largest bicycle saddle manufacturer in China, putting it in a position to become an important OEM supplier the Asia's massive bicycle industry, the Italian company s
Athletic Directors Tour Nike’s Asian Factories
According to The Exponent, Purdue's Student Newspaper, the university's athletic director on Jan. 14 joined a group of other university athletic directors on a Nike-sponsored trip to factories in China and Vietnam. The ten-day tour comes as Nike
WSA Seminar to Focus on Threat Posed by New California Labeling Law
A new California law that could expose footwear manufacturers to expensive lawsuits will be the subject of a seminar at Wednesday's World Shoes & Accessories (WSA) Show. Interek and the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) have teamed up to
Headsweats Names New Product Line Manager
Headsweats has hired Beth Brewster as product line manager to elevate their ability to craft the best headwear for athletes, racers and general fitness enthusiasts…
The Finish Line Adds Board Member
The Finish Line appointed Mark Landau to its board of directors. Landau is the managing director and a member of the investment committee at Goldenbridge Advisors in New York…
Rocky Brands’ Tommy Morrison Retires
Tommy Morrison, senior vice president of sales for Rocky Brands, overseeing the western division at Rocky Brands, which includes the ROCKY Western and Durango brands, has retired. Larry Miller has been named vice president of sales…
Under Armour Earns Ski Award
U.S. Ski Team supplier Under Armour was honored Friday as recipient of the seventh Doc DesRoches Award. The recognition is made annually by SnowSports Industries America and the U.S. Ski Team to recognize an SIA member and Team supplier for its promotion
Elan Snowboards Reorganizes Management
Following the recent departure of former Elan Snowboards Division Manager Alexander Klinger, Elan Snowboards has announced a number of organizational changes across its senior management team. Newly appointed Elan & Artec Snowboards Sales & Marketing Mana
Nike Forms New Collaboration for Livestrong
LIVESTRONG and NIKE, Inc. announced a new strategy for Nike's LIVESTRONG product collection that will increase the partnership's innovative efforts to raise awareness for the cancer fight globally and expand sales internationally…
TAPS Cancels 2010 Paddlesports Symposium
The loss of $30,000 in support from Outdoor Retailer and difficulty in selling sponsorships last year has prompted TAPS to cancel the West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium (WCSKS) in 2010. TAPS said it will monitor developments at a paddlesports advisory group a
