Columbia Partners With Chinese Authorities in Counterfeit Raids
Columbia Sportswear Company recently joined forces with Chinese authorities in three separate raids of factories producing counterfeit Columbia Sportswear apparel. As part of an aggressive campaign to stamp out counterfeiters and protect its unique brand
Golfsmith Cuts Q4 Losses as Comps Rise 8.1%
Golfsmith International, Inc. reported net revenue for the fiscal ourth quarter ended January 3, 2004 jumped 38.2% to $61.5 million from net revenue of $44.5 million in the year-ago quarter. Comps were up 8.1% for the quarter. The net loss for the perio
Next, Inc. Launches New Active Outdoor Line
Next, Inc. has added American Wildlife USA.com to feature the company's newest specialty line of apparel aimed at people who “enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle”…
Black Diamond Sponsors AMGA Scholarship
Black Diamond Equipment has increased its support of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), and will now offer an annual scholarship for guides wishing to take an AMGA course or exam…
Five Ten Hires John Connelly as International Sales Manager
Five Ten announced that John Connelly has joined Five Ten as international sales manager. Connelly is a long-time shoe-guru, with an impeccable industry pedigree. For the past 20 years, Connelly has specialized in sales, marketing and category development
Cutter and Buck Named PeerNet Vendor of the Year
Cutter & Buck Inc. has been named as The PeerNet Group 2003 Vendor of the Year. The PeerNet Group is an alliance of leading promotional products and marketing companies with locations across the United States.
Cadence Performance Cycling Centers Opens First Location In Philly
Cadence Performance Cycling Centers, home to the nation's first expansion of the renowned Carmichael Training Systems, will open its first Center in April at 4323 Main St. in Manayunk, not far from cycle racing's legendary Manayunk Wall…
Cabela’s Files for IPO to Fuel Retail Store Growth
Cabela's Incorporated has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of its common stock. The company hopes to raise $230 million inthe offering to pay down debt, expand the number
Vail Gives Away Lodging to Vets
Returning troops who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan are being treated to some R&R by Vail Resorts with “Operation Freedom Lodging.” Between April 1 and December 16, Vail Resorts is offering 1,000 complimentary room nights to these service men and wom
Kymsta Appeals ‘Roxy’ Brand Judgement
Kymsta Corp. is appealing the February 2004 ruling from its trial against Quiksilver, Inc. over the “Roxy” trademark. It filed its notice of appeal on March 18…
Asics Renews Gardner Endorsement Deal
ASICS has renewed a multi-year endorsement deal with 2000 Olympic Greco-Roman Wrestling gold medalist Rulon Gardner. The Afton, Wyoming native will endorse ASICS footwear, apparel, and accessories and first became a member of ASICS Wrestling Advisory Staf
PowerBar Founder Maxwell Dies from Heart Attack
Brian Maxwell, the founder of PowerBar, died of an apparent heart attack on Friday. He was 51 years young. Maxwell, who was ranked as the number three marathoner in the world in 1977, is credited with starting the energy bar industry that today is a nec
NSP Hires New Assoc. Director of Education Programs
The National Ski Patrol has hired Kyle Hanson as associate director of education programs for the association. Hanson’s primary responsibilities will be enhancing NSP’s Outdoor Emergency Care Program and promoting its use within the association and the o
Petzl and UOL Raise $10,000 for Recreation Protection
Petzl, in partnership with Utah Open Lands, recently raised $10,000 in funding for land protection and preservation in Utah's Grand County. Petzl sponsored a special screening of the Banff Mountain Film Festival in Moab in an effort to raise awarenes
Nike Posts a $500 Million Sales Increase in Q3…
Nike is starting to see the planets align for continued growth in sales and earnings going forward as they whittle away at the cost of goods and the market reports improvement in sales of $100+ footwear. The market shift — aided by tighter inventories t
