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Snowsports Merchandising Corporation and Sports Specialists Ltd. Announce Official Merger Under New Winter Sports Retailers, Inc.

March 4, 2024

Newly formed WSR is largest network of speciality shops in the U.S. Press Release- Springfield, Mass. (March 4, 2024) – Winter Sports Retailer (WSR), Inc., announces its formation following the merger between Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC) and Sports Specialists Ltd (SSL). The consolidation marks a significant milestone in the winter sports retail industry, establishing the […]

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Nordica Announces The Connect Tour

December 19, 2023

WEST LEBANON, N.H. – Dec. 19, 2023 – Snowsports brand Nordica announced The Connect Tour, a multi-resort national tour to help connect and build communities of women+ through group ski days. “Skiing makes people feel alive. We want to share that joy with others, and help them make a connection with a new ski buddy,” […]

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Introducing ‘Powered by Geartrade’ — 

October 19, 2023

a turnkey resale solution for winter hardgood and softgood brands that can boost sustainability, brand loyalty and profits Introducing ‘Powered by Geartrade’ — a turnkey resale solution for winter hardgood and softgood brands that can boost sustainability, brand loyalty and profits SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (OCTOBER 23, 2023)  – Geartrade, the leading independent online resale platform for used outdoor […]

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Völkl US skiers look to 23/24 season

June 29, 2023

Lebanon, NH (June 29, 2023) – Four US skiers on Völkl skis head into the 23/24 ski season with high expectations following strong 22/23 campaigns. George Steffey, Brian McLaughlin, Cooper Puckett, and Camden Palmquist, each had successful seasons and eye new goals for the coming season. “With these four talented men on our gear and […]

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Reima gets new Head of North America, Marc Cutilletta

May 12, 2023

Marc Cutilletta has been appointed Head of North America, to be responsible for Reima’s business and operations in US and Canada.  Marc has over 25 years of experience in sales and particularly in the wholesale business. He is currently Director of Sales at Hestra Gloves North America, a well-known glove company originally from Sweden. Marc has been working at Hestra […]

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SNOW Partners Recognized as a Top Workplace in the United States

April 18, 2023

MONTVILLE, NJ (April 18, 2023) – SNOW Partners, a world-renowned authority in resort operation whose mission is to enhance lives by building lasting connections, along with its ski and snowboarding areas, Mountain Creek Resort and Big SNOW American Dream indoor snow facility, have been recognized with two highly coveted Top Workplaces 2023 awards – Top […]

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SCOTT RANDALL NAMED GLOBAL VP OF PRODUCT AT SMITH

July 18, 2022

PORTLAND, Oregon (July 18, 2022) – SMITH – global market leader in snow goggles and helmets and industry innovator across bike helmets, sport, lifestyle, and prescription eyewear – is excited to announce the appointment of Scott Randall to the role of Global Vice President of Product. With over two decades of experience working within the […]

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PEAK SKI COMPANY APPOINTS TRACY CHANG CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

May 2, 2022

Award winning, industry leading executive and digital marketing expert selected to lead the marketing effort for the innovative new Montana-based Peak Ski Company, LLC BOZEMAN, Montana, May 2, 2022—Peak Ski Company’s Cofounder and Chief Executive Officer, Andy Wirth, announced today that Ms. Tracy Chang has been named the Chief Marketing Officer. On Wednesday, April 6, […]

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Women’s Leadership Can Help Grow the Snowsports Industry

December 21, 2017

Not long ago, Coalition Snow became the first ski and snowboard company founded and run by women, in 2014. Soon after, Pallas Snowboards launched with co-founders Stephanie Nitsch and Chimera Backcountry Snowboards co-founder Alister Horn. Did the momentum of women entering the industry’s c-suite and leadership roles continue? Yes and no. In 2014, the SIA […]

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Anon Brand Manager Stephanie Kohn on growing the brand & women’s product innovation

August 10, 2015

  SIA + TWB THE SESSIONS @ SIA Just released: Stephanie Kohn, anon Founded in 2001 by Burton Snowboards, anon had a modest start, launching at retail with four goggle styles. Today the brand has evolved its collection to include a much larger selection, and seen the addition of 22 helmet styles. All in all, the brand […]

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