Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. has hired Scott Hutsenpiller as VP, outerwear design. Hutsenpiller is an award-winning design director with over 15 years experience as a senior designer.
Most recently, he was responsible for the design of two alpine ski collections for Spyder Active Sports, Inc. Before that, he spent four years as director of design and product innovation for Eastern Mountain Sports. Between 1996 and 2004, Hutsenpiller worked with Nike Inc in two roles: advanced design director for the NikeACG/Global Apparel business from 2000 to 2004 and senior product designer from 1996 to 2000. Hutsenpiller has also held design roles at Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Patagonia.
"I am confident that his passion for our company, his admiration of our heritage, and his extensive experience in outerwear will help to elevate this key part of our brand," said Pirkko Karhunen, SVP design. "His reputation as a strong and inspirational leader precedes him, and I know he will bring the best out in our already strong team of outerwear designers."
As an inducement to join the company, Hutsenpiller was granted, effective Sept. 29, 2008, 4,250 restricted stock units that will become 100% vested at the conclusion of four years of service, and options to purchase 12,750 shares of common stock, vesting ratably over four years and priced at the closing price of the company's common stock on Sept. 29, 2008.
Vail Resorts Offers to Reimburse Some Baggage Fees
To help offset added airline fees, Vail Resorts is offering a "Baggage Bailout" for skiers and snowboarders staying at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly this winter.
Guests will receive a $50 credit when they book at least a four-day, four-night ski or snowboard vacation by Dec. 1 through Vail Resorts toll-free reservation number.
"At Vail Resorts, we have decided to help carry the load for our guests by addressing airline baggage fees," said Rob Katz, CEO for Vail Resorts.
Guests who have already purchased Vail Resorts' Epic Season Pass are qualified for the "Baggage Bailout," as long as they purchase at least four nights of lodging. The "Baggage Bailout" credit is based on occupancy limits of two people per room. Other restrictions apply. Children may also receive a $25 baggage credit, if at least four days of children's lift tickets are purchased. The "Baggage Bailout" credit is available to guests, even if they are not traveling with bags or flying on an airline that is not charging baggage fees (such as Southwest Airlines).