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Kenny Ballard to Head Wenger’s Outdoor Gear Business
Established Brands, the official outdoor gear and footwear licensee for Wenger, the maker of the genuine Swiss Army Knife, hired outdoor industry veteran Kenny Ballard as the new general manager of the company's outdoor gear business…
Interbike Extends Free Registration Deadline for Retailers
A recent flurry in buyer registration prompted Interbike show organizers to extend the deadline for free retail attendee registration. Retailers who register online before Aug. 26, will secure a complimentary badge to the Sept. 12-16, Interbike Expo and D
Watching ‘pivot points’ can help figure market: analyst
The next few trading sessions will provide valuable clues as to the market’s direction, one analyst posted on InvestorPlace.com on Friday…
Lafuma Adds New Southeast Rep
Lafuma has hired Lee Means to represent the outdoor category in the Southeast.
Brown Shoe Announces Key ASG Management Hires
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. has made four strategic additions to the leadership team within its American Sporting Goods (ASG) division, appointing Jim Hoff as VP sales across all ASG brands, Alan Vickers as VP international, Brad Little as VP & brand manage
Escalade Sports Posts Double-Digit Sales Increase in Q2
Escalade, Inc. revenues for the second quarter of 2011 were up 14 percent over the same quarter last year and year-to-date revenues were up 13 percent over the same period last year. After additional investment in new product development and marketing, th
Sitka Moves to Move Headquarters to Bozeman, MT
Sitka announced Friday they will be moving their headquarters from Napa, CA, to Bozeman, MT, and will be operating out of the new location by April 2012…
Adams Golf Sees Q2 Profits Shrink Despite Sales Gains
Adams Golf reported net sales of $34.1 million for the second quarter, compared to $31.6 million for the year-ago period, an increase of 8 percent year-over-year. The company posted a net profit of $2.9 million, or 36 cents per fully diluted share, for th
Jarden Corp. Announces $500 Million Stock Repurchase Program
The Jarden Corporation Board of Directors has approved a new stock repurchase program for up to $500 million of its common stock. The company also stated that during the current quarter it completed the $150 million repurchase program first authorized in
U.S. Senator Mark Udall to Tour OR Saturday
U.S. Senator Mark Udall, D-CO, will make his first visit to Outdoor Retailer show on Saturday, Aug. 6 as a guest of Outdoor Industry Association. Sen. Udall will anchor a fundraising breakfast for the Outdoor Industry Association Political Action Committe
OIA Opens Nomination Process for 2012 Outdoor Inspiration Awards
Outdoor Industry Association began accepting nominations for the 2012 OIA Outdoor Inspiration Awards presented by Adidas Outdoor Thursday at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City…
Ocean Accessories Acquires Master Fender Covers
Ocean Accessories, a manufacturer, importer and distributor of specialty boating products, has acquired Master Fender Covers. The purchase includes all inventory and intellectual property…
Macy’s Comps Up 5.0 Percent in July
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $1.612 billion for the four weeks ended July 30, 2011, an increase of 5.7 percent compared with total sales of $1.525 billion in the four weeks ended July 31, 2010. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales
OIA Names New Board Members, Elects Manzer Chairman
Outdoor Industry Association announced its newly elected 2011-2012 board of directors and elected its new officers, including incoming Chair, Will Manzer, CEO of Eastern Mountain Sports…
Footbalance Names Rep Firms to Cover Southeast and Southwest
Footbalance has hired independent sales teams Über Group and FHB Sales Agency to represent its moldable footwear systems to retailers in the Southeast and Southwest…
