Hind Touts Success of New Sports Bra
HIND, a division of Saucony, Inc., announced that the Motion Sensor Bra, part of its revolutionary Performance Shape Technology™ sport bra collection, has been named the “hottest selling bra” in 2004 by Activa, a women’s fitness gear catalog from Road Run
Edmondson to Retire from West Marine CEO Post
West Marine, Inc. reported that West Marine's CEO, John Edmondson, has announced his plans to retire from his current role at a future date to be determined. Mr. Edmondson stated, “I am proud of what we have accomplished at West Marine in the buildi
Nike and NBA Expand Marketing Partnership
Nike and the NBA have expanded their marketing partnership with a new multi-year global agreement designed to increase basketball participation around the world. In addition, the Converse brand, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nike, Inc., will now be include
Ernst and Young Pares Holiday Sales Forecast
The Ernst & Young Retail and Consumer Products Group anticipates that the 2004 retail holiday sales increase for November and December will be 6%, compared with a 5.7% increase for the same period last year…
Bike Buyer — Sport Chalet
Sport Chalet, Inc. is looking for a Senior Buyer with an emphasis in Bicycles or Fitness – responsibilities include assortment planning, product development, selection and promotion, vendor negotiation, gross margin and inventory control, develop s
adidas to Keep Soccer Boot Production in Germany
The Executive Board of adidas-Salomon AG has decided to maintain the production of football boots in Germany, thereby underlining its commitment to the roots of its production in its home market. The plan includes measures to further automate series prod
Brown Shoe Consolidates Wholesale Business; Forms Specialty Retail Group
Brown Shoe Company, Inc., moving to further strengthen its product design, brand building and service to department store customers, has consolidated its wholesale operations into one division: Brown Shoe Wholesale. The Company also announced the creation
Apogée Skiwear now in USA
Apogée Skiwear, a Canadian active outdoor apparel manufacturer based in Quebec City, has established a USA Sales and Marketing presence. Apogée USA will be directed by Barry Levinson and will handle all sales efforts in the USA. Apogée is currently develo
SIA Teams-up with President’s Council on Physical Fitness
SnowSports Industries America's Winter Feels Good campaign is working with the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports to encourage Americans to participate in
outdoor winter activities. Children and adults can earn President's C
Apparel Product Manager — Cloudveil
Cloudveil is seeking an experienced and proven Apparel Product Manager to join our team in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Ideal candidate is a dedicated outdoor enthusiast with a minimum of three years of branded apparel product management.
Nokian Sells Bicycle Tire Business
Nokian Tyres is going to sell its bicycle tyres business to Suomen Rengastehdas Oy, which is currently being established. The buyer will continue to run and develop the bicycle tyre business in the town of Lieksa in Finland. The new owner will also take
Product and Brand Manager — Collectibles
Schutt Sports is looking for a Product & Brand Manager to direct our Collectibles Products. This individual will manage all facets of our Collectibles product offering…
OR Brings Backcountry Base Camp Back to Brighton
Back by popular demand — the 2nd Annual Backcountry Base Camp (BBC) will return to the Brighton Backcountry in Utah’s Big Cottonwood Canyon on Friday, January 28th — one day prior to the four-day Winter Market tradeshow held in Salt Lake City’s Salt Pal
Sales Reps Needed, Are you Fit 2 Win?
Fit 2 Win Sportswear, manufactured domestically by Spartan Sportswear, is seeking manufacturers reps in the above territories. Opportunities available in Illinois/Wisconsin/Minnesota, Colorado/Utah/New Mexico, and Washington/Oregon/Idaho territorie
Royal Precision Inks Deal with Lamkin Grips
Royal Precision has inked a new partnership with Lamkin Grips of San Diego. Royal Grip and Lamkin Grip co-branded products have enjoyed tremendous success in Asia. As a part of the new agreement, Royal Precision receives exclusive distribution rights to
