Denver, CO – While mountain resorts and retail shops across the country have transitioned into summer, SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is looking ahead to next year’s Snow Show in Denver where retailers peruse and purchase the latest gear and apparel. Last week, the industry-only trade show officially reached “sold out” status for exhibitor booth space, … Continue reading Snow Show Sells Out
London, UK – The Ski Club of Great Britain has donated over 200 winter jackets previously worn by Ski Club leaders to the charity Porters’ Progress UK, which runs a clothing bank for trekking porters in Nepal. Following the Ski Club of Great Britain’s rebrand last year, which included a change of logo and colour … Continue reading Ski Club of Great Britain Donate Ski Jackets to Nepalese Porters
Verbier, Switzerland – Faction Skis has announced the release of one of their new models, The Prodigy. A percentage of The Prodigy’s international sales will go to help the Japanese earthquake and tsunami victims. Faction, has worked closely with Japanese born, Whistler living artist Taka Sudo for a number of years and asked Sudo for … Continue reading Faction Builds Ski to Benefit Japan’s Earthquake Victims
Denver, CO – A company is crediting significant interest amongst North American consumers for its decision to build a prototype of a revolutionary new snow groomer for the ski resort industry. The EcoGroomer improves snow grooming productivity by attaching two additional snow processing units (SPU’s), or tiller bars, to a standard snow cat. The result … Continue reading Company Building Prototype of Revolutionary Snow Groomer
McLean, VA – The U.S. snow sports retail market brought in a record $3.3 billion over the full 2010-11 winter season, besting the previous highest sales record of $3 billion, set in 2007-08. Overall, snow sports sales were up 8% in units sold, and 12% in dollars sold. Leaner inventories kept prices strong throughout the … Continue reading U.S. Retail Ski and Snowboard Market Breaks Record with $3.3 Billion in Sales
Costa Mesa, CA – Volcom, a brand widely regarded for its presence in snowboarding and skateboarding, has been acquired by the French parent of the Gucci and Puma brands for $607.5 million. PPR SA will pay $24.50 per share for Volcom’s stock, according to a statement issued Monday by both companies. The price represents 7.5 … Continue reading Volcom Sold for $607.5 Million
Lebanon, NH – Marker-Völkl is launching a new line of “Sticks” for the 2011-12 ski season. The new line, called “Phantasticks” offers Völkl consumers a new selection of ski poles as a stand-alone, Völkl-branded product that goes beyond simply offering matching poles for the company’s skis.n“It’s a natural extension for our brand as a hard … Continue reading Volkl Launches New Ski Pole Line
