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Pacific Cycle Sales Decline on Weak Mass Channel

Dorel Industries, the parent company of Pacific Cycle, has been working to transform the company from a bicycle manufacturer to a recreation holding company. The Recreation and Leisure division reported fourth quarter sales declined 6.3% to $75 million co

Some Quiksilver Shareholders Get Restless

Lew Shapiro and the Cross America Investors Clubs recently sent a letter to Quiksilver demanding, as shareholders, the resignation of Mr. Bernard Mariette and any employees appointed by him. The letter also demanded that Quiksilver sell the Rossignol busi

OIWC Sees Increased Support

Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition has seen a significant increase in both individual membership and corporate supporters. In just two years, OIWC has grown from 400 to 800 individual members and now serves women of the outdoor, ski, and cycling industr

Pacific Cycle’s CEO Announces Growth Plans

Pacific Cycle’s new CEO, Jeff Frehner, says he has plans that will bring more speed and focus to the company and its partners. A bicycle industry veteran, Frehner began his career in the bicycle industry as an attorney and Human Resources Director with QB

Deckers Supports Soles4Souls Million Pair March

Deckers Outdoor Corporation will support the Soles4Souls Million Pair March campaign by mobilizing the local community to collect a quarter of a million pairs of new and used footwear. Collected shoes from the Million Pair March will be distributed to ind

New Balance Appoints New EMEA Managing Director

New Balance announced the appointment of Jonathan Ram to Managing Director — Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) effective April 1st. In his new position, Ram will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s EMEA operations. Ram previously served as

Reebok Signs on as Sponsor of Peachtree

Reebok International has reached a multi-year agreement to serve as the official footwear and apparel sponsor of the world’s largest 10K, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race…

Tom O’Riordan Joins American Sporting Goods as CEO

Tom O’Riordan, the former COO of Fila USA, has taken
the reins at American Sporting Goods as CEO, effective
March 12, 2007. O’Riordan, who has also purchased an
equity position in the company, replaces Kevin Wulff, the
former Nike exec that recently

Shoe Carnival Q4 Earnings Climb 70% on 8.3% Sales Gain

Shoe Carnival, Inc. net earnings for the 14-week fourth quarter increased 70.0% to $5.1 million compared with net earnings of $3.0 million in the 13-week Q4 last year. Diluted EPS increased 68.2% to 37 cents per share compared with 22 cents per share last

EMS Hires CGPR

Eastern Mountain Sports hired CGPR as its public relations agency of record…