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MEC Names Amy Roberts Social Compliance Manager
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) announced that Amy Roberts has joined the outdoor retailer as its new social compliance manager. Roberts joins the retailer from the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), where she was instrumental in advancing the OIA Eco Ind
VF Outdoor’s Rafferty to Head OIA Trade Advisory Council
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has appointed Rafferty Jackson, vice president and general counsel of VF Outdoor, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation, as chairman of the OIA Trade Advisory Council (OIATAC). The body has led the trade organization'
Polar Bottle Expands Sales and Production Staff
Product Architects, Inc., maker of the Polar Bottle insulated sport bottle, has recently added several new hires in order to solidify both the sales and production staff in anticipation of the upcoming busy spring season…
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Sets Multiple Records
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market saw increases in buyer, store and overall attendance as well as a significant increase in exhibitor count, easily making it the largest-ever winter show. There was a nearly 30 percent increase in retailers from the Northeast
Patagonia CEO to Address Colorado MBAs on Sustainability Feb. 8
Patagonia President and CEO Casey Sheahan will give a presentation on corporate responsibility at the University of Colorado Boulder campus on Wednesday, Feb. 8 addressing how Patagonia has built its products, reputation, and customer base around purpose-
Bodyglide Hires Vince Morse to Head U.S. Sales
Bodyglide has hired Vince Morse as National Sales Manager. A sporting goods veteran, Morse was western regional sales manager of Nathan Sport/Penguin…
Jarden Corp. Reports Record Fourth Quarter Despite Warm Weather
Jarden Corp. said it expects to report record fourth-quarter performance, although it appears growth slowed substantially from the year ago when abundant snow stimulated re-orders for the company’s K2, Marker and Volkl ski equipment and Marmot outer
NSGA Opens Up Registration for 48th Annual NSGA Management Conference
Registration is now available for the 48th Annual NSGA Management Conference & 14th Annual Team Dealer Summit, to be held May 6-9, 2012 at The Westin La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas. Speakers will include basketball hall of famer Bill Walton, ESPN
Bikes Belong Appoints VP of Government Relations
Bikes Belong, the U.S. bicycle industry coalition dedicated to getting more Americans riding bikes more often, named Ivette Rivera as its vice president of government relations. Rivera, who will be based in D.C., begins immediately…
Brooks Range Mountaineering Names Wheeler as West Coast Rep
Brooks Range Mountaineering Equipment said Tom Wheeler will join the Brooks Range family, serving as the West Coast sales rep. Starting immediately, Wheeler will be covering all Brooks Range sales in California, Arizona and Nevada.
Collective Brands Appoints Rick Blackshaw as Keds Brand President
Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyle Group appointed Rick Blackshaw as president of the Keds brand. Blackshaw has extensive footwear experience with brands including Converse, Timberland, and the former division of Reebok, Avia, and most recently ser
Warrior Hockey to Sponsor Hockey Day
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) announced that Warrior Hockey has signed on to be the title sponsor of this year's Hockey Day in Michigan…
Jarden Updates 2011 Guidance
Jarden Corporation, which owns Coleman, K2, Rawlings and other sporting goods brands, expects revenue of $1.72 to $1.74 billion for the fourth quarter of 2011 and approximately $6.68 billion for the full year, according to preliminary estimates it release
The North Face’s $750,000 Pledge Rounds Out $3.5 Million Campaign at The Conservation Alliance
The North Face committed an additional $750,000 over three years to The Conservation Alliance Legacy Fund, enabling it to reach its $3.5 million endowment goal. Earnings from the Legacy Fund will cover operating expenses for the organization…
Lenzing AG Defends Lyocell Patents
Lenzing AG, the global market leader for man-made cellulose fibers and the world’s only large-scale industrial provider of Lyocell/TENCEL fibers, is taking legal action against the violation of its Lyocell patents…
