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West Coast Strike Could Trigger Surcharges by Container Lines
At least three major container-shipping lines would be allowed to impose a surcharge to handle cargo if labor related unrest causes congestion at West Coast ports next month, according to a trade alert Outdoor Industry Association issued to its members la
Lululemon CFO to Retire
Lululemon Athletica Inc. CFO John Currie has notified the company of his plans to retire by the end of the fiscal year. Lululemon will hire an executive search firm to find his replacement…
Lands’ End’s Q1 Net Climbs
Lands' End, which was recently spunoff from Sears Holdings, reported net income increased 48.1 percent in the first quarter on a 3.6 percent revenue gain…
Confluence Outdoor Appoints CFO and VP, International
Confluence Outdoor appointed a new chief financial officer and vice president, International, the latter a new position on the company’s executive team. Brian Sudbrink joins the company as CFO, and Kevin Williams comes on as VP of International…
Osprey to Relocate DC to Wasatch Front by mid-2015
Osprey Packs, Inc. will move its distribution operations from its home town of Cortez, CO to Utah’s Wasatch Front next year. While Osprey company headquarters, which includes sales, customer service, marketing, finance, quality assurance, returns an
Notogroup Launches Search for Social Good
Notogroup Executive Search is accepting applications from non-profit organizations that have a current or pending executive level opening for a pro bono search opportunity…
FIFA To Invest $900 Million in Soccer Development in 2015-18 Period
FIFA will invest $900 million to develop soccer from 2015 through 2018, or an increase of $100 million over the previous budget cycle, according to a budget approved during the world governing body's 64th Congress, which concluded Wednesday in Sao Pa
Crimson Trace Adds New Engineering Director
Crimson Trace has tapped Eric Petterson as the company's new director of engineering…
President Signs Legislation Important to Boaters
President Obama signed bipartisan legislation earlier this week that recognizes that the Federal government needs to do more to help small harbors, address longstanding dredging issues, and improve boating and navigation infrastructure…
Intersport Retails Sales Set Record in 2013
Intersport, the world’s largest sporting goods retail banner with 5,400 stores in 44 countries, reported its retail sales increased $100 million ($133mm), or 1 percent, to a record €10.3 billion ($13.7mm) in 2013. Growth drivers were again the
Gregory Names the All Mountain Group as Sales Agency of the Year
Gregory Mountain Products has named the All Mountain Group as its sales agency of the Year for 2013…
Report: Toms Puts Itself Up for Sale
According to the Financial Times, Toms Shoes has hired bankers to explore a sale of the company. The report said Toms could fetch as much as $600 million…
Booker to Start as Fischer Skis US President and CEO July 7
Fischer Sports confirmed it had selected Willy Booker as the new President and CEO of Fischer Skis US LLC., effective July 7, 2014…
Bass Pro Shops to Open Outpost Store in East Ridge, Tennessee
Bass Pro Shops has announced plans for a new store in East Ridge, Tennessee, near Chattanooga…
Glock Leads Industry in Safety Pledge Drive
Glock, Inc. kicks off June Safety Month with a Pledge Drive to promote responsible gun ownership and safety…
