G3 Taps Parker for Product Marketing
G3 Genuine Guide Gear Inc. has added Paul Parker to its staff. At G3, Parker's time will be focused on a wide variety of product development and marketing initiatives. Paul has a long history of product development in the backcountry ski market with
Malden Lands $21 million Military Contract
The United States Congress has approved $21 million for Polartec garments for the US Military in the 2005 Defense Spending Bill. Included in this funding is $1.5 million to continue research and development of electronic textiles for the Army’s Combat Cas
MEC Opens Tenth Store
Vancouver-Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC), Canada's largest outdoor clothing and equipment retailer, will open its tenth and newest store in North Vancouver late this fall. The 11,800 square-foot North Vancouver store will open upon completion of an e
Ptarmigan Associates to Rep Scott USA
Scott USA has secured the services of Ptarmigan Associates, Inc. as sales representatives for SCOTT bicycles in the Colorado and New Mexico territories. John Gerritsen said, “I have worked with Scott Montgomery in the past and I believe he will quickly gu
Nalge Nunc International Consolidates TFO in NY
TFO, an OEM hydration bladder manufacturer, will consolidate manufacturing and distribution in Rochester, NY effective August 23. Design and Development offices with remain in Logan, Utah. Nalge Nunc International, acquired TFO in 2002. Earlier this yea
Pacific Sunwear Q2 Earnings Up 44%; Comps Rise 6.8%
Pacific Sunwear's net income for Q2 2004 increased 44% to $19.3 million, or 25 cents per share, diluted, compared to $13.4 million, or 17 cents per share, diluted, for the Q2, 2003. Total sales for the second quarter were $274.8 million, an increase
Smith Optics Appoints Martin Western Regional
Smith Optics has hired Mike Martin as the company's western regional sales manager. Martin joins eastern regional sales manager Brian Cotsonas and central regional sales manager Linda Rodney in its recently restructured
sales department. All three re
Tubbs Names Barrows National Sales Manager
Tubbs Snowshoes has named industry veteran Bruce Barrows to the position of National Sales Manager. Barrows has extensive experience in the outdoor industry, most recently serving as the Director of Sales and Marketing for Black Diamond Sportswear and Ma
Frost Named EVP Sales at Body Flex
Howard M. Frost, formerly of TKO Sports Group, has been named Executive Vice President of Sales for Body Flex Sports, a subsidiary of Hupa International, Inc. Body Flex markets and distributes fitness and direct response products under X-Max™ and several
Brine to Open Denver Office; Powell Appointed Marketing Specialist
Syracuse University’s all-time leading lacrosse scorer, Mike Powell, signed a multiyear contract with Brine, Inc. Powell is both endorsed by Brine and has been appointed their Marketing Specialist to work with Brine’s advertising agency and launch Brine W
Prince Inks Deal as Official Supplier to SAP Open
Prince Sports, Inc. announced it is the official racquet, footwear, apparel and ball supplier of the SAP Open, Northern California's premier men’s professional tennis tournament. As part of this three-year agreement, the SAP Open will become the fir
Ross Stores July Comps Fall 5%
Ross Stores reported sales of $309 million for the four-week period ended July 31, 2004, a 2% increase above the $303 million in sales reported for the four weeks ended August 2, 2003. Comparable store sales for the same period declined 5% from the prior
Trails.com Inks Partnership with Sierra Designs
Sierra Designs recently became the first manufacturer to offer a free six-month Trail Finder™ subscription with the purchase of any Sierra Designs sleeping bag. The program will be released at the Summer Outdoor Retailer trade show, Aug. 12-14, 2004 and a
Payless July Comps Drop 6.5%
Payless ShoeSource same-store sales decreased 6.5% during the July reporting period, the four weeks ended July 31, 2004. Company sales totaled $192.0 million, a 5.7 percent decrease from $203.6 million during fiscal July of last year…
REI Appoints New VP of Distribution and Logistics
REI has appointed David Presley to the position of vice president of Distribution and Logistics. Presley, who comes to REI with 20 years' experience in supply chain management, will provide leadership to the warehousing, order processing and product
