SIA Makes Snow Industry Summit Seminars Available On-Line
Two of the most popular seminars presented at the 2004 Snow Industry Summit at Copper Mountain are being made available online through a partnership between SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and the George Washington University Department of Sports Mana
Swany Renews Sponsorship Deals
Swany Performance Gloves is proud to announce that it has
renewed its contract as the official glove supplier for the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), National Ski Patrol (NSP) and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) for an
SIA Makes Marketing Management Changes
SnowSports Industries America announced Friday a series of management changes designed to enhance productivity and streamline decision-making. Effective immediately, a new sales and marketing management team will report directly to SIA President David Ing
Outlast Responds to Baychar
In response to the Baychar Industries patent infringement suit filed against several of its customers, Outlast Technologies, Inc. on Friday September 10, filed a counter suit against Baychar, in Denver, Colorado, claiming Monte Magill and Outlast are co-o
Finish Line Q2 Net Up 19%; Misses EPS Estimate by Two Cents
The Finish Line, Inc. reported that net sales increased 15% to $312.2 million for the fiscal second quarter ended August 28, compared to $270.8 million reported in the year-ago period. Comparable store net sales increased 6% for Q2 on top of an increase o
Gore Renews Sponsorship for Winter Feels Good
Kicking off the second year of its 'Winter Feels Good' campaign, SIA will again partner with W.L. Gore & Associates to sponsor women’s ski expert Jeannie Thoren’s Ski Clinics for the 2004-2005 winter season. Beginning this October, Thoren will t
Yue Yuen Sales Rise 15.5%; Net Profit Climbs 6.6%
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Limited turnover and net profit for the third quarter of fiscal year 2004
rose 15.5% year on year to $768.0 million and 6.6% to $93.2 million respectively.The Group’s turnover growth gathered momentum in the third quarter main
Urban Climber and Big City Mountaineers Join Forces
Urban Climber Magazine and Big City Mountaineers have inked partnership deal to inspire urban youth to climb. The partnership will initially focus on promoting the mission of Big City Mountaineers in the Magazine, and copies of Urban Climber Magazine will
Nautilus and G.I. Joes Ink Marketing Agreement
G.I. Joes will partner with The Nautilus Group to develop its fitness equipment department at each of G.I. Joes' 22 retail locations. The first-ever product marketing agreement between the two companies initially includes placing five SKUs of strengt
Kryptonite Announces Lock Exchange Program
Kryptonite is offering free product exchanges to all consumers who are concerned about the security of their current Kryptonite tubular cylinder locks. At no charge to them, consumers will be able to exchange their current Kryptonite tubular cylinder loc
NRF Sees Moderate Growth for Holiday Period
After strong growth in the first half of the year and more subdued growth in the third quarter, retailers are anticipating the arrival of the all-important holiday season, which accounts for 22.83% of annual retail sales. According to the National Retail
Super Show to Offer Services to Help Fuel Business Growth
The Super Show is promising to present attendees with an unprecedented wealth of business information at the 2005 show to be held January 17-19, offering more networking opportunities for buyers, sellers and suppliers than ever before. It’s all part of th
Timbuk2 Names Andy Anderson Director of Operations
Timbuk2 Designs has hired Andy Anderson as Director of Operations as of September 7, 2004. Mr. Anderson has extensive experience in the outdoor industry and was most recently the National Sales Manager at Dana Designs (a division of K2 Sports). Prior to
Interbike Announces Show Events Schedule
Always as educational as it is fun, Interbike has once again enlisted a solid roster of experts in their field to head-up group workshops, retail seminars, technical clinics and even a post-party bike ride.
K2 Licensing and Promotions Launches New Business Division
K2 Licensing & Promotions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of K2 Inc., has launched a new business division that will develop licensing and corporate partnerships for K2's portfolio of more than 30 leading sports brands, including K2, Rawlings, Volkl, Marm
