Industry News

Take a look back with the 2015 SIA Snow Show Rewind

The vibe, the scene, the happenings all in one place at the Show. The 2015 SIA Snow Show welcomed a record-breaking number of new exhibitors, saw a 50% increase in Sourcing Snow exhibitors, hosted its first ever Industry + Intelligence day and that’s just the beginning. The seminars, parties, events and comradery was unmatched.  With statistics, photos, recaps and more – […]

SIA Board Gathers for Annual Spring Meeting in San Francisco

Earlier this week, SnowSports Industries America (SIA) welcomed three new members to their Board of Directors during SIA’s annual spring meeting, held in-conjunction with the 2015 NSAA (National Ski Areas Association) National Convention & Trade Show (May 3-6) in San Francisco, California. SIA’s newest directors include Erik Snyder of Armada Skis, Ron Steele of Group Rossignol and Kathy McGuire of K2 Sports. SIA also welcomed back Clark Gundlach of Spyder Active Sports, Inc. as […]

Merchandising Monday: Windows Squared

I saw this display this week and loved the idea of a really big window inside a window display.Add curtains like they did here for a homey touch or consider painting the wood a bright crazy color.Then choose what product story you want to tell. SIA’s visual merchandising consultant Ali Levy provides retailers with unique insight on […]

Earth Day 2015 & SIA Snow Show DIY Session Recap

Earth Day is April 22 this year.  In honor of this important landmark, I once again turn to the almighty dumpster as a receptacle, not for junk, but rather a treasure trove of castaway items just waiting to find new homes. I presented a DIY Displays on a Budget session at this year’s SIA Snow […]

SIA Merchandising Shop Profile: The Startingate Ski Shop

The Startingate Ski Shop in Bondville, Vermont is one of those great finds – a family owned and operated ski shop, steeped in ski racing tradition, that showcases some of the snow sports industry’s finest wares. From specialized racing-specific hard goods to elegant high end outerwear, this shop has many hard-to-find brands and niche items that set […]

SIA Merchandising: A Hazy Shade of Winter

January tends to be a month that for many of us is devoid of color.  Unless you live in somewhere in the southern portion of the U.S. or pretty much anywhere in California, January is drab.  It’s cold and bleak and we seem to crave sunshine as the days gradually become longer. So, this month […]

Outdoor Gear Exchange (OGE) Merchandiser Profile – Liza Cannon

Being blessed with a great retail space that also comes with enviable spacious street facing window displays is sort of like winning the genetic lottery, if you like those tall, good looking types. The Outdoor Gear Exchange in Burlington, VT is one such truly “blessed” store.  OGE, as they are known locally, moved from a smaller, […]

[unable to retrieve full-text content]

Alpine-X Announces New Community Outreach Program to Foster Inclusion in Snowsports

“Snow Play for All” Program Offers 1,000 No-Cost Visits Annually to Each of its Locations in Partnership with Community Outreach Organizations MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 14, 2021—Alpine-X, a developer of indoor snowsports resorts across North America, today announced the launch of programs designed to foster inclusion and grow the community participating in snowsports. Under these programs, the company […]

MDV Sports moves into new offices and adds to its Regional Service Technician team

Lebanon, NH (September 30, 2021) – MDV Sports has relocated to a new office space at the River Mill Commercial Center, in Lebanon, NH. The new space in a historic mill building, less than three miles from its previous office, will house all of Marker Dalbello Völkl sales, marketing and administrative staff and features a new showroom and meeting spaces.  “This beautifully restored office complex […]