Spy Optic has named Elizabeth “Liz” Randall as manager of corporate communications. Effective immediately, Elizabeth will be overseeing all Public Relations and Communications functions including media relations, corporate news, product launches, athlete
Month: October 2006
The Bon-Ton to Acquire Four Parisian Stores from Belk
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. has entered into a definitive asset agreement with Belk, Inc. to purchase four Parisian department stores and the rights for the construction of a fifth Parisian store. Bon-Ton anticipates completing the transaction with Belk on O
Brown Shoe Co. Appoints Veteran CFO
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. has appointed Mark E. Hood, former Chief Financial Officer of Panera Bread Co., as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 30, 2006. Hood, who has more than 30 years of finance, accounting and manager
Aldila Q3 Bottom Line Takes Hit on Sharp Golf Decline
Aldila, Inc. reported third quarter net sales declined 15.5% to $16.3 million, compared to $19.3 million in the comparable period of 2005. The company reported net income of $2.9 million, or 51 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter ended Septemb
GSI Commerce Q3 Sales Jump Unable to Stop Net Loss
GSI Commerce Inc. saw net revenues for the third quarter increase 39.6% to $118.5 million from $84.9 million during the same period last year. The company posted a net loss of $6.2 million, or 14 cents per share, widening from a net loss of $4.5 million,
Skechers Cruises Past Q3 Estimates on Solid BTS
Skechers USA, Inc. reported that net sales for the third quarter rose 21.4% to $331.1 million compared to $272.8 million for the same period in 2005. Third quarter 2006 net earnings were $22.2 million, or 49 cents per diluted share, versus net earnings of
K2 Sees Q3 Sales Increase 4.9%
K2 Inc. saw net sales increase 4.9% for the third quarter to $356.9 million from $340.4 million last year. Net income adjusted for the impact of certain non-cash charges for the third quarter was $23.0 million, up 27.1% from adjusted net income of $18.1 m
RECALL: Time Sport Bike Pedals
The CPSC and Time Sport International are recalling about 18,000 Time RXS Titan Carbon, RXS Carbon, RXS and RXE Bicycle Pedals. The pedal's bearing cap can fail causing the pedal to come off the bicycle. This poses a fall hazard for riders. The firm
Tecnica Group Acquires Blizzard Gmbh
The Tecnica Group has acquired Austrian ski manufacturer Blizzard Gmbh. The acquisition is subject to the official approval of the Austrian Antitrust Authority. Tecnica, through its Nordica subsidiary (100% controlled by Tecnica) will acquire 66.66% of t
Brunswick Corp. Adds Yahoo! Marketer to Board
Brunswick Corporation elected Yahoo!'s chief marketing officer, Cammie W. Dunaway to its board of directors. Dunaway's addition marks the twelth member of the company's board…
Thule Sees Acquisitions Boost Strong Organic Nine-Month Growth
For the first nine months of 2006, Thule reported a 25.7% increase in sales to SEK2,998 million ($401.8 mm) from SEK2,384 million ($327.5 mm) last year. When adjusted for the effects of currency changes and acquisitions, sales grew 9.5% for the period.
Amer Has Tough Q3; Salomon, Wilson Sales Both off Mid-Singles
For the third quarter, Amer Sports Corp. saw net sales decrease 2.4% to €471.9 million ($601.7 mm) from €483.6 million ($590.1 mm) for the same period one year ago. Net income also decreased, slipping 2.1% to €36.6 million ($46.7 mm) from last year’s €37.
Collective Licenses Sims to Sports Authority
Collective International, LLC and The Sports Authority have signed an exclusive Master License agreement for the Sims snowboard brand. Under the five year agreement, The Sports Authority will retain exclusive rights in the United States to market and sell
PGAs of Europe Name Randell as Chief Executive
The PGAs of Europe have named Ian Randell as their new chief executive. Randell will take up his duties, at the Belfry, in mid-January 2007.
The 33 year-old former chief executive of the Ladies European Tour is currently occupying a similar role with the
Under Armour Adds Chief Supply Chain Office
Under Armour, Inc. tapped James Calo to take on the new rol of chief supply chain officer. The position is designed to strengthen Under Armour's executive management team as the company continues its expansion in international and domestic markets. M
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