Mossy Oak ProStaffer Named U.S. Olympic Committee’s Sportsman of the Year
Todd Lodwick, American Nordic combined skier and Mossy Oak ProStaff member, was recently named Sportsman of the Year by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC)…
Reebok Summer Championships Cancelled After Losing Sponsor
Citing the loss of title sponsorship, ever-increasing facility costs and the general overall economic condition of the country, tournament officials announced today that they will no longer be able produce the annual Reebok Summer Championships, the natio
New Product Manager for Wilderness Systems and Mad River Canoe
Confluence Watersports appointed Shane Steffen to the role of product manager for Wilderness Systems and Mad River Canoe…
Kenneth Cole Pre-Announces Strong Fourth Quarter Results
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. announced that it will exceed prior earnings guidance by approximately 15 cents per share for operating performance in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 due to a stronger than anticipated holiday season. Net revenue
Golf and Tennis Pro Shop Expands PGA Tour Partnership
Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc., owner and operator of PGA TOUR Superstores, announced an expanded agreement with the PGA TOUR that will pave the way for an increased PGA TOUR presence inside and outside its stores. The new agreement solidifies a relationshi
Shimano’s 2009 Profits Plunge on 20.6% Sales Decline
Shimano Inc. said net income plunged 62% in 2009 to $103 million on a 20.6% decline in sales to $2 billion. The company said it appeared inventory reduction had run its course at the retail level in bicycling, while the U.S. fishing market turned the cor
Buff to Sponsor Janss Pro-Am Classic
Buff, Inc., the technical headwear firm, said it will become a Silver Sponsor of the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation's (SVSEF) Janss Pro-Am Classic in Sun Valley, ID March 4-6, 2010. Buff, Inc. will be providing the group with 200 Original Buff..
REI’s Earnings More Than Double in 2009
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) reported pre-audited earnings in 2009 more than doubled to $29.8 million from $14.5 million a year ago. Revenues improved 1.4% to $1.45 billion from $1.43 billion…
Big Agnes Recognizes Bert Hopp as 2009 Sales Rep of the Year
Big Agnes Inc., maker of sleeping bags, pads and tents, recently announced the recipient of their annual award, “Sales Rep of the Year,” to Bert Hopp of Hopp Outdoors…
Quiksilver Appoints Paul Speaker to its Board
Quiksilver, Inc. announced that Paul Speaker has been appointed to the Quiksilver Board of Directors effective immediately…
Burton Cuts Small Percentage of Staff and Reinstates Salaries
Burton has restructured its North American staff, resulting in a layoff of less than 2% of its global employee base. The company also announced that it reinstated salaries and merit increases that were decreased eight months ago…
SkirtSports Appoints Public Relations Firm
SkirtSports, the women's fitness apparel maker, has signed Los Angeles-based SnL Communications as its public relations agency of record effective February 1, 2010…
Rab Hires Mid-Atlantic Reps
Rab, the U.K.-based manufacturer of outdoor apparel, this week hired Ferrand Associates to represent the brand in the mid-Atlantic territory. Industry veterans Ray Ferrand and Bill Lockwood each bring…
Gait Lacrosse, Trilogy Announce Partnership
Gait Lacrosse, a manufacturer of lacrosse gear and equipment, announced its sponsorship of Trilogy Lacrosse, The Leader in Lacrosse Education…
ORTHOFIT Donates for Haiti Relief
ORTHOFIT's principal, the USA based company Dr. Comfort, donated $1,000,000 in shoes to relief mission in Haiti…
