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Global Sales Guys Welcomes Industry Veteran, Dave Rosenberger, to Lead the Action Outdoor Category

July 21, 2021

NEWPORT BEACH, CA (July 21, 2021) – Global Sales Guys (GSG) – the Denver-based global sales agency serving specialty retailers – today announced that it has teamed up with Action Sports Industry veteran, Dave Rosenberger, for the newly created role of VP of Action Outdoor. Residing in Newport Beach, CA, Rosenberger will utilize his years […]

Smith & Koroyd File Intellectual Property Lawsuit Against Burton

July 15, 2021

Anon Snow Helmets with WaveCel Infringe Smith’s and Koroyd’s Patents Portland, Oregon (July 15, 2021) – Announced today, Smith and Koroyd have jointly filed a patent infringement action against Burton in the United States District Court for the District of Utah accusing Burton of infringing US Patent No.10,736, 373 (jointly owned by Smith & Koroyd) […]

KOROYD FILES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWSUITS AGAINST BURTON

July 15, 2021

Anon Snow Helmets with WaveCel Infringe Koroyd’s Patents Monaco (July 15, 2021) – Announced today, Koroyd have filed a patent infringement action against Burton in the District Court Düsseldorf, Germany, accusing Burton of infringing the German part of EP 1 694 152  by selling and importing Anon-branded Logan and Merak snow helmets that incorporate WaveCel® […]

SIA Joins Business Coalition Urging Against Vietnam Tariffs

July 14, 2021

With the one-year deadline for completing the two probes into Vietnam’s potential undervalued currency and illegal logging practices less than three months away and still unresolved, the business community has grown increasingly concerned that USTR could soon publish a list of Vietnamese exports that could be hit with 301 tariffs. This week, SIA joined 76 […]

Nick’s Notes – June 2021

July 1, 2021

July 1, 2021 Dear SIA Member: I trust you are enjoying the summer heat. Soon enough it will be snowing again! Just a quick note from me as we look to a much-needed long weekend – I hope you can take some time to enjoy it! It’s also a great opportunity to reflect on our […]

Phunkshun Wear Eyes Expansion Year With Eyes On Summer Market

June 28, 2021

Colorado Company Unveils Ultralite Tube, Hires New Sales Manager Boulder, CO (June 2021) – Phunkshun Wear, a Colorado-based company committed to sustainably manufacturing outdoor gear that delivers uncompromising performance and protection, today unveiled a new product line, sales manager, and public relations firm of record, all geared to expand the company’s footprint during an expansion […]

Snowsports Industries America Releases Second Study on the Impact of COVID-19 on Consumers

June 24, 2021

Park City, Utah (June 24, 2021) – Snowsports Industries America (SIA) releases their second of two reports on the impacts of COVID-19 on snowsports consumers “The Impacts of COVID-19 on Snowsports Consumers 2020-2021.” This report studies the changes in behavior of snowsports consumers over the past year due to the COVID-19 situation.    Key takeaways from this report include […]

Seirus Celebrates Retirement of Longtime Sales Rep Dave McCaffery

June 21, 2021

Steps away after more than 35 years with the brand he helped grow SAN DIEGO, CA (June 21, 2021) – Dave McCaffery, who spent more than 35 years defining the standard of professional sales representation for Seirus, has retired. The Seattle-based McCaffery was well-respected throughout the Pacific Northwest region and was one of the first […]

Fact Sheet: Colorado’s Climate Legislation, HB21-1266

June 11, 2021

After months of debate and outreach by key stakeholders, including SIA’s Colorado-based winter outdoor industry members, Governor Polis signed HB21-1266, a piece of legislation which will advance environmental justice and help the state make progress toward reaching its science-based climate goals Thank you to all of the SIA members who took time to elevate your […]

FOUR LARGEST SKI INDUSTRY LEADERS ANNOUNCE JOINT COMMITMENT TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE

June 10, 2021

Alterra Mountain Company, Boyne Resorts, POWDR and Vail Resorts Unite Denver, CO, June 10, 2021 — Today, Alterra Mountain Company, Boyne Resorts, POWDR and Vail Resorts announce the Climate Collaborative Charter, the ski industry’s first unified effort to combat climate change with shared commitments around sustainability and advocacy. All four ski industry leaders have agreed […]