New Era to Consolidate Manufacturing in Derby
New Era Cap Company notified its Western New York employees Friday of its need to consolidate its two manufacturing facilities in that area in order to help maintain a competitive position in the marketplace. The headwear company will transfer operations
Chris Lennert Promoted to VP of Sales at GoLite
GoLite is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Lennert to Vice President of Sales. In his new post, Lennert will be responsible for oversight of all of GoLite’s key markets, including U.S. and international outdoor, running, and cycling channels as
Gardner Robinson Resigns from CamelBak
CamelBak Products announced the resignation of Gardner Robinson as Vice President of Sales – Recreational Division, after seven years with the company….
Vans Named in Class Action Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Vans, Inc. in the United States District Court in California on behalf of the City of Dearborn Heights Act 345 Police & Fire Retirement System and purchasers of VANS common stock during the period between Marc
Tommy Caldwell Signs on with La Sportiva
Tommy Caldwell has agreed to sign on as the newest member of the La Sportiva athlete stable. One of the most prolific and driven climbers on the rock today, Caldwell’s resume at age 21 is stocked with history-making first ascents, free ascents and routes
Mountainsmith Appoints Pinnacle Outdoor Group to Rep New England
Peter Novak, vice president of sales for Mountainsmith, announced the appointment of the Pinnacle Outdoor Group, including Bob Bruce and Hal Ellms as principal representatives, for the company's New England territory. Effective immediately, Bob and
OR Receives Top Marks From AC Nielsen
Outdoor Retailer is releasing findings from a recent project and “Return on Objective” survey conducted by AC Nielsen International Research. The survey was designed to evaluate retailers’ objectives for attending Outdoor Retailer tradeshows and to defin
OR Receives Top Marks From AC Nielsen
Outdoor Retailer is releasing findings from a recent project and “Return on Objective” survey conducted by AC Nielsen International Research. The survey was designed to evaluate retailers’ objectives for attending Outdoor Retailer tradeshows and to defin
Pacific Sues Maverick and Klein Over iDrive
Pacific Cycle, owner of the Schwinn, Mongoose and GT brands, has filed a patent infringement suit against Maverick American and Klein Bicycle Corp. (a division of Trek), claiming the competitors are using its patented technology…
SmartWool Hires Carol Momoda as West Coast Regional Sales Manager
SmartWool is pleased to announce the addition of Carol Momoda as their West Coast Regional Sales Manager. Momoda was formerly the Brand Manager at Lowa Boots LLC…
Northwave Brings in New CEO and Restructures Sales Team
Northwave North America has hired Brent Turner as their new CEO. Brent brings over 15 years of experience in the snowboarding industry to the table, most recently as Vice President and General Manager of K2 and Ride Snowboards…
Arc’Teryx Brings in New Talent
ARC¹TERYX Equipment Inc. announced the addition of Nick Cienski and Gary Bryant to its growing roster of talented individuals. Cienski, formerly with Salomon, has
been appointed the VP, Manager of Product Development & Design and Bryant, known for his wo
SportHill Partners with Northeast Trading Group
SportHill, Inc. is pleased to announce that Northeast Trading Group is partnering with SportHill to represent the performance apparel brand in the New England territory: CT, RI, MA, VT, NH, ME…
REI Opens Fifth L.A. Area Store
REI announced plans to open a store in November 2004 in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., in the Victoria Gateway Center at the intersection of Foothill and Day Creek boulevards….
Callaway Gets 2003 Sales Lift — and Profit Hit — from Top-Flite Deal
Callaway Golf Company reported net sales for the full year 2003 of $814 million compared with $793 million for the prior year. Net income for the full year was $46 million, or 68 cents per diluted share, versus $69 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, for
