Academy’s Blanchard to Assume NSGA Chair; Pearson Resigns
The National Sporting Goods Association Board of Directors has elected A.J. Blanchard, EVP-Hardgoods of Academy Sports & Outdoors, as Treasurer/Chairman-Elect, replacing Doug Pearson, who resigned from the Board of Directors for business reasons. Pearson
Report Indicates Improving Consumer Climate in Germany
Everything is pointing towards a considerable improvement in the consumer climate in Germany, according to findings of the GfK consumer climate survey in January 2005. In the wake of three setbacks, the indicator for economic expectations was clearly up
Utah Governor Huntsman to Address Outdoor Industry at OIA Breakfast
On Saturday, January 29, 2005, Utah’s recently inaugurated Governor Jon M. Huntsman Jr. will be addressing the Outdoor Industry Association’s Industry Breakfast sponsored by Smartwool on the opening day of the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, at 7:30 am at
Reebok Q4 Earnings Jump 70% on Tax Benefit; THC Boosts Top Line
Reebok International Ltd. reported net income for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2004 increased 70.4% to $47.7 million, or 78 cents per diluted share, compared to net income of $28 million, or 44 cents per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 200
SIA.05 Debuts the Latest in Women’s Equipment and Apparel for the Winter Sports Industry
The second day of the SIA.05 SnowSports Show is in full swing with the latest and greatest in winter sports products. Immediate comments in the aisles “user-friendly equipment”, technical outerwear incorporating the latest fashion, bold colors and “women
Swix Launches Full Apparel Line
Swix has launched itself fully into the apparel category with the introduction of a complete line of performance apparel…
Union Binding Company Launches at SIA
C3, which distributes Capita Snowboards and Coal headwear, debut its new high-performance binding brand, Union. Comprised of six models, which range in retail price from US $169.99 – $329.99, the brand feels its is coming to market with four unique points
Burton Unveils its First Signature Series of Apparel
A pro rider signature series, abundant in its snowboard offerings, makes its way into Burton’s Apparel line for winter 06. The Shaun White signature collection, consisting of three jackets and two pants, marries Shaun’s unique forward thinking style – fro
Smith Gets Smaller to Grow
The team at Smith Optics has adjusted to the internal restructuring it went through following Kerry Marumoto’s retirement from his position as VP of marketing. The company came to SIA offering several innovations in its Turbo Fan series including a new pr
Patagonia Back at SIA with Renewed SnowSports Effort
Patagonia has added its proprietary “CSS-seamless” welded and glued seems to its hardshells and softshells in the “Edge” line, eliminating the problems traditionally caused by stitched seams. The company sees SnowSports as its “biggest un-tapped market fo
Atomic Impresses with New Tech and Marketing
Atomic has made some of the biggest leaps in technology and marketing prowess on the floor, fully capitalizing on Bode Miller’s winning streak on the world cup circuit. Next year the company will be launching a new kids line of skis with cartoon graphics
GoLite and Consoltex Find Cynchronicity
GoLite and Consoltex introduced CYNCHRONICITY™, a bold new soft shell fabric that is not only lightweight, windproof, highly breathable, abrasion-resistant, and water-repellent, but offers the best moisture management of all other comparable soft shells t
SIA Elects Boyer-Irwin as First Chairwoman
The SnowSports Industries America announced Wednesday that Diane Boyer-Irwin, president of SKEA, will assume the role of Chairwoman of the Board of Directors at its annual meeting taking place in Las Vegas during the SIA.05 SnowSports Show. Boyer-Irwin w
Asics Picks Up RW Editor’s Choice Award
For the third consecutive time, Runner’s World magazine has bestowed an ASICS running shoe with its prestigious ‘Editor’s Choice’ award. The GEL-1100 is honored in the Spring 2005 Shoe Guide (March 2005) that will hit newsstands in early February…
Marketing Manager/Table Games — Sportcraft
Sportcraft, Ltd is seeking a Marketing Manager, Table Games, reporting to the Director of Marketing and accountable to that executive for the performance of his/her duties. His/her primary objective will be to manage the table game business in ord
