GEAR for Sports to Launch New Premium Golf Apparel Line…
GEAR for Sports last week signed a deal to be the exclusive licensee of Robert Trent Jones Apparel. The new apparel brand, which will be designed, manufactured and distributed by GEAR for Sports, is expected to reach retail in May 2005…
Obermeyer Hires Shenley Bertram Smith as Texas-Gulf Rep.
Sport Obermeyer has hired Shenley Bertram Smith to their Sales Team. A familiar face at Obermeyer, Smith was previously a member of their production and customer service departments in 1995 – 1998, but will be expanding her role at Obermeyer to Sales Repr
Suunto Inks Deal with WeCeFAR
Florida based adventure racing club, WeCeFAR (West Central Florida Adventure Racing) has inked a partnership with Suunto USA as a “sustaining” sponsor of its 2005 adventure racing and ultra endurance events…
Nikwax Opens Canadian Fulfillment Center
Nikwax N.A. officials announced today that they have opened a new facility to handle fulfillment of all Nikwax® products into Canadian markets. The new Nikwax fulfillment center, based in Richmond, British Columbia has been established in response to wild
OR Winter Market Seminar Schedule Looks Promising
When it comes to educational seminars, lively panel discussions and expert advice, Winter Market attendees will have plenty to choose from at the January tradeshow (January 29 – February 1). Once again, Outdoor Retailer is providing a full line-up of fre
Gear for Sports Hires David Santana as VP of Sourcing
GEAR For Sports‚ has named David Santana vice president of
sourcing. In his new role, Santana will be responsible for all overseas GEAR offices including Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, Honduras, Guatemala, Peru and Colombia. Additionally, Santana will supervis
Tubbs Hires Atlantic Associates to Rep Northeast
Atlantic Associates, has been hired as the northeast agency for the Tubbs Snowshoes Brand, effective January 1st, 2005. Atlantic Associates is a six-person agency and has been incorporated since 1982. Atlantic Associates is composed of two principals,
OIA Releases Top-Line Retail Report
Outdoor Industry Association announced the availability of its most recent Top Line Retail Sales Report. According to this study, the total 2003 annual sales for the outdoor segment through all distribution channels are $12.7 billion, up from $11.3 billi
Lamar to Distribute Crocs Footwear
LAMAR Health, Fitness and Sports (HFS) will be the exclusive distributor of Crocs(TM) footwear to the health and fitness industry. LAMAR recently expanded Crocs' sales into the independent bicycle dealer network through a relationship with Fuji Bicy
Gear for Sports Inks Robert Trent Jones License
GEAR for Sports will be the exclusive licensee of Robert Trent Jones Apparel, a golfer’s fashion-forward brand of fine men’s apparel. This new brand will be designed, manufactured and distributed by GEAR for Sports. The Robert Trent Jones collection is cu
Skechers USA Settles Three Class Action Suits
Skechers USA, Inc. has reached a preliminary agreement to settle three disputed class action lawsuits brought by former and current store managers, assistant store managers and employees of the company's retail stores. The preliminary settlement, wh
Forzani Completes Acquisition of Nevada Bob’s Canada
The Forzani Group Ltd./Le Groupe Forzani Ltee and Nevada Bob's International Inc. have completed the previously announced acquisition by Forzani of the Canadian business of NBI. As previously announced, the transaction will add approximately $30 mil
Bell Sports Acquires Sports Instruments
Bell Sports has purchased Sports Instruments, a pioneer in electronic performance enhancing technology and devices for athletes. Sports Instruments products include heart rate monitors, cycle computers and sports watches. Bell will market and sell the Sp
G.I. Joe’s Wins 2004 Spirit of Portland Award
The Portland, Oregon Office of Neighborhood Involvement, which includes representatives from the Portland City Council, community leaders and neighborhood district coalitions, has selected G.I. Joe's, Inc. as recipient of the 2004 Spirit of Portland
Phil Knight Adds Color on Impending CEO Move…
Phil Knight made an appearance on the quarterly conference call with analysts to discuss the company’s fiscal second quarter results, but also took the opportunity to outline the thought process behind his departure as president and CEO of NIKE, Inc., the
