Obenchain Stepping Down from OIA
Ann Obenchain is stepping down as VP of member services and marketing for Outdoor Industry Association (OIA). She is taking a job as director of marketing and development at Colorado Chautauqua Association…
Crocs Wins Appeal in Patent Case Over Shoe Design
A federal appeals' court overturned a 2008 U.S. International Trade Commission ruling that rejected Crocs Inc.'s claims of patent infringement against shoe makers who sold knock-off versions of the company's foam clogs…
TJX Posts Increase of 10% in Q4 Sales
The TJX Companies, Inc., the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide, today announced sales and earnings results for the fiscal year and fourth quarter ended January 30, 2010…
Play It Again Parent Swings to Q4 Profit
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, earned $1.46 million, or 28 cents per share, in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 26, versus a loss of $2.08 million, or 38 cents per share, for the same quarter a year before…
FGX International Sees 5% Q4 Revenue Gain
FGX International, the maker of glasses and sunglasses under such names as Foster Grant and Gargoyles, reoported sales increased 5% to $64.7 million from $61.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2008…
Simms Expands Product Development Team
Simms has as the hired two members its Product Development team. Rose Quinn, Sportswear & Accessories Product Developer, joined Simms in December 2009. Christy Evans, Senior Merchandiser for Sportswear & Accessories, is the newest member of the team – j
Coalision Appoints VP for Orage
Coalision has promoted Martin Trudel to the role of VP of Sales, Orage, effectively immediately. Trudel will report directly to Jean-Pierre Ferrandez, Executive Vice President of Orage and will be based in Montreal…
A.T. Cross Reports 5.3% Q4 Sales Decline
A.T. Cross Co., the parent of Native Eyewear, reported sales declined 5.3% in the fourth quarter to $39.5 million from $41.7 million a year ago. Sales in its Cross Optical segment rose 0.7% to 9.4 million, driven by continued growth of the Costa brand. Sa
Finish Line Youth Foundation Announces New Board Members
The Finish Line Youth Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that provides financial support for community-based youth athletic programs and camps for disadvantaged and special needs children across the United States, elected six new members to its Boa
Garmin’s Outdoor/Fitness Sales up 24% in Q4
Garmin Ltd.'s outdoor/fitness segment was a standout in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 26, generating sales of $149 million, up 24% from the year earlier quarter in a period when Garmin’s overall revenues rose just 1%. For the year, outdoor/fitn
Shock Doctor, USA Football Partner Up
USA Football, the sport's national governing body on youth and amateur levels has announced that Shock Doctor as its official mouthguard partner…
Moving Comfort Donates to Support Your Girls Program
Moving Comfort, the maker of sports bras and women's fitness apparel, donated over $15,000 to Girls in the Game and Bright Pink through their 2009 “Support Your Girls” program…
Nikwax Hires Adrenaline Sports Marketing to Grow Southeast Sales
Nikwax N.A. has welcomed the Adrenaline Sports Marketing team to its sales force in the Southeast, where it thinks the agency can grow sales as consumers look for ways to get more out of their existing footwear, apparel, tents and other outdoor gear…
Sanita Appoints Director of Brand Development
Sanita Clogs named Sonia Alexander-White as its director of brand development. Alexander-White served as the creative marketing director of 1928 Jewelry Company…
2010 Winter Trails Attracts 10,700 Participants
Winter Trails, held on January 9, 2010, attracted approximately 10,700 participants, according to program organizers. Some of the largest events took place at the Weston Ski Track near Boston, Ft. Snelling in Minneapolis and Estes Park, CO…
