Patagonia Appoints New Director of U.S. Wholesale
Patagonia said long-term veteran employee Bruce Old has accepted the position of Director of U.S. Wholesale. In his new role Old will report to the company’s VP of U.S. Sales and oversee the US sales reps, Dealer Services in Reno, and Patagonia's Corporate Sales Team managed by Tanya Faw. Old joined Patagonia in 1992 as a sales associate in the company's Boston store and...(7/1/2009)

Interbike Launches New Website
Interbike has launched its revamped website, which includes expanded exhibitor resources, enhanced attendee show planning features and resources for the entire cycling industry...(7/1/2009)

Johnson Outdoors Consolidates Watercraft Operations
Johnson Outdoors Inc. is consolidating operations for its paddle sport brands in Old Town, ME by the end of September 2009 as part of a "comprehensive effort to improve profitability" of its Watercraft business unit. The decision will result in the closure of the company's plant in Ferndale, WA and a reduction of about 90 positions located there...(6/30/2009)

Langlois Departs from Head USA
Robert Langlois, VP of Winter Sports at Head USA will leave the company Sept. 30. He has accepted an opportunity to work for a company in the North American Winter Sports Apparel market located in Montreal close to where he lives... (6/30/2009)

Boulder Outdoor Expands Design Team, Brings R&D In-House
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG) has brought all research and development in-house and is looking to hire two new designers. With two new designers on staff, BOSG said all six Boulder-based brands will benefit from a unified design perspective and the creative energies of a product development team able to share ideas and communicate more effectively throughout the design process... (6/30/2009)

Dick's SG to Open in Former Joe's Location
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. will open a store in a former Joe's Sports & Outdoor in Hillsboro, OR. The store will be the second for Dick's SG in Oregon. The Hillsboro location marks the first Joe's store to be refurbished for another company, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce in Portland, OR...(6/30/2009)

L.L. Bean Data Center Earns LEED Silver
L.L. Bean said its Data Center in Freeport, ME recently obtained LEED Silver certification, becoming the first LEED Silver certified data center in New England. The USGBC's LEED program is a voluntary rating system designed to encourage companies to build environmentally sustainable, high-performance buildings...(6/30/2009)

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