SnowStamps Make a Mark at SIA ’05
On the accessory side, newly established SnowStamps replaceable ski pole baskets has generated some interest. The replacement baskets are designed to leave a molded imprint in the snow, working along the lines of a cookie-cutter. The initial line includes
4FRNT Launches All-mountain Line and Bindings
4FRNT Skis has taken its trend-setting free-ski brand in some new directions for ’05/06 with the introduction at SIA ’05 of the VCT line of all-mountain skis and its own brand of bindings. 4FRNT worked with pro skier Vincent Dorion to develop the design.
BOSS Takes a Look at the Apparel Line-up
The most prominent redline in the apparel categories is clearly embroidery. Bonfire has included several embroidered highlights on its men’s and women’s technical pieces. In addition the company is positioning some of its apparel lines a bit differently.
BOSS and Rennie Take a Look at Helmets
Boeri is repositioning itself as a higher-end specialty & boutique shop helmet brand with slightly higher price points and more of a “designer” feel to the product. With this repositioning, Boeri has introduced a fashion influence into its 2005/06 helmet
Giro’s ’05 Line
The G10™ and G10™ MX Audio Series™ helmets are the heirs to the Nine.9™, while the Encore™ Audio Series™ helmet brings skate style to riders who are looking for pro-level fit and feel on a blue-collar salary. For children's, Giro introduces the Nine
Industry Retailers Expand Mall Presence at Athlete’s Foot Lease Auction…
The Athlete’s Foot Stores, LLC gained approval last week for the results of its January 13 auction of roughly 60 store leases. DJM Asset Management was designated to pick up the most leases with 19 leases acquired for $367,000. PGAF Acquisition was next
SGMA: State of the Industry Improves in 2004…
SGMA International released its annual state of the industry report at the Super Show in Orlando, Fla. highlighting some key trends and pointing out several challenges the industry will face in the coming year. According to SGMA’s calculations the vendor/
New Balance Picks Up RW ‘Editor’s Choice’ Award
Runner’s World magazine has named the New Balance 766 running shoe an “Editor’s Choice” award winner in its Spring 2005 Shoe Buyer’s Guide (March 2005). The 766 is the most recent update in the very successful New Balance 760 series…
Reusch Introduces Concepts at SIA
Reusch will introduce its concepts at this year’s Ski Industry Association (SIA) tradeshow later this month…
Keen Promotes Van Dine to President…
KEEN Footwear announced late Friday the promotion of Jim Van Dine to president of the company, effective immediately. Van Dine, who has served as VP/GM of the company for the last six months, will report to Angel Martinez, vice-chairman and CEO. The two
WaterMark in Complete Arcata Exit; Not Everyone Makes the Move…
In an abrupt change of plans that has left many Yakima employees surprised, WaterMark announced that it will relocate all of its remaining operations to Portland, Oregon by September 30, 2005. The existing leased Arcata facility will be vacated by year-e
HEAD/Penn Appoints New Comm Manager
HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports welcomes Megan Costello as the new Communications Manager effective February 1, 2005. Prior to joining the HEAD/Penn team, Costello served as a Marketing Manager for the tennis division of Volkl. Jennifer Parker, HEAD/Penn’s form
Swany Introdcues New Line of Performance Gloves
Swany® will introduce its new line of performance gloves at
the upcoming SIA show in Las Vegas, NV. The new line has been re-engineered to offer gloves with
innovative styles combined with new colors inspired by European and American
tastes…
Callaway Golf Q4 Hurt by Japan Softness, Retail Inventory Programs…
Callaway Golf Company believes that discount programs put in place to reduce inventories of their Woods at retail have helped bring that inventory to a level commensurate with their market share in the category. The company also pointed to an improving G
Rossignol Survives Tough Q3…
Groupe Rossignol finished the first nine months of its fiscal year with sales on the negative side of flat, with a 0.5% decline to €394.2 million ($498.6 mm) compared to €396.0 million ($456.0 mm) last year. On a currency neutral basis, this translated to
