2010 ispo Show Date Change
In 2010, ispo winter will be held one week later than usual, from Feb. 7 to 10. The reason for this modification is a change in the U.S. trade show calendar. SnowSports Industries America (SIA)…
U.S. Reel Adds Marketing Agencies for 2009
U.S. Reel, the St. Louis-based manufacturer of spinning and baitcasting reels, will begin 2009 with an industry-experienced marketing team with the addition of Adventure Advertising of Buford, GA., and the Walker Agency of Scottsdale, AZ…
Mission Six, Monix Apparel Brands Will Take on Equipment
After more than 15 years of developing outerwear, Mission Six and Monix have announced their entrance into the hardgoods spectrum. Both Mission Six and Monix are bringing full hardgoods programs to the table for the 2009/10 season, consisting of snowboard
Lululemon Adds Morfitt to Board
Lululemon athletica inc. has appointed Marti Morfitt to the company's Board of Directors. Morfitt's appointment expands lululemon athletica's board to ten members…
Jetboil Re-Launches Website
Jetboil, creators of the integrated outdoor cooking systems, announces the launch of the new Jetboil website
Quiksilver Revenues Up 3% for Q4, 11% for Year
Quiksilver, Inc. reported consolidated net revenues increased 3% in the fourth quarter ended Oct. 31, to $606.9 million compared to $587.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. The company lost $13.8 million from continuing operations versus incom
Reports: Acushnet Seeks to Cut U.S. Workforce
Acushnet Co., has offered buyout packages to 125 workers, or about 4% of its U.S. staff, reports Massachusetts' South Coast Today. Citing the lagging economy and sharply declining sales, representatives Acushnet told the Today that these “voluntary s
Easton Hockey Exec Joins OGIO
Mark Kuryak, formally with Easton Bell Sports, has been appointed as the new VP Global Action/Professional/Sport for OGIO, the gear bag manufacturer. Kuryak will oversee the sales and marketing for OGIO’s entire student, professional and action sports div
Lifetime Acquires Jumping Jack Trailers
Lifetime Products, Inc. has acquired the assets of Jumping Jack Trailers, Inc., adding Tent/Trailer to Lifetime's own lineup of consumer products. All products previously produced by Jumping Jack will now be manufactured at Lifetime's 2.6 millio
Etonic Promotes Two in Running Division
Etonic Worldwide has promoted Russ Curran to general manager of Etonic Running and Dan Norton to senior director of marketing…
Rock/Creek Presents Longest Trail Race in Chattanooga History
Rock/Creek and The Wilderness Trail Running Association (The Boonies) have planned the longest trail running race in Chattanooga history. The Lookout Mountain 100k will take place for the first time on Dec. 20th, 2008. The foot race will cross several dif
Julie Skirving Joins Overland Equipment
Julie Skirving has joined Overland Equipment, bringing with her over 20 years sales and marketing experience in the US and Canadian outdoor industries. Most recently, Skirving led the sales and marketing efforts for the Lolë apparel brand in the U.S. mark
Sheri Poe Out at MBT
MBT, the footwear manufacturer, announced that effective
immediately Sheri Poe will no longer serve as CEO of US Operations. Ken Pucker, who was named interim Global CEO in early November, will assume her responsibilities for managing the US entity of MBT
Litespeed Launches First Consumer Rebate Program
In response to a tightening economy, the makers of Litespeed Bicycles are launching the industry’s first ever direct-to-consumer rebate program. Specialty hangtags are being distributed this week to all Litespeed dealers to launch and promote the campaign
CEO of US Operations Out at MBT
Masai Barefoot Technology has announced that, effective immediately, Sheri Poe will no longer serve as CEO of US Operations. Ken Pucker, who was named interim Global CEO in early November, will assume her responsibilities for managing the US entity of MB
