Michael Callahan, who took Cabela's retail store count from nine to 26 as the company's SVP of business development and international operations, is retiring…
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Mion Sponsors Kayaking Filmmakers
Mion Footwear has partnered a divsion of Effort Inc. to provide free, on-line access to kayaking films. The deal involves films produced by Rapid Transit, a collaboration of kayaking filmmakers who narrowcast their videos on the Internet. Mion's spon
Sports Direct Ups Guidance
Sports Direct International plc said it earned a profit of £142 million ($287.3mm) on sales of £317m ($641.3mm) for the 13 weeks ending Jan. 27, 2008. Although business has remained in line with expectations since the end of the period, the U.K's lar
Yakima Names Two Regional Sales Directors
Yakima has promoted Liz Szulczewski to regional sales director for the Western territory and hired Ross Gilsrud as regional sales director for the Central region. Both appointments are effective immediately…
Heelys Extracts $1.4M and Licensing Deal in Settlement
Heelys, Inc. has agreed to settle its patent and trademark infringement dispute with Elan-Polo, Inc. for $1.4 million. Heelys has granted Elan-Polo rights to manufacture and sell a certain style of shoe skates with non-removable wheels both in the heel an
Heelys Fulfills Nasdaq Mandate with New Director
Heelys said it was back in compliance with listing rules at the Nasdaq Stock Market after appointing an independent director who will serve on its audit committee. Heelys said Jerry R. Edwards, the former president and CEO of Pearl Izumi, joined to its bo
REI to open Second Pittsburgh Store in 2009
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) plans to open a second store in Pittsburgh in the spring of 2009 at Settlers Ridge Town Center. The co-op already has 12,000 active members near Settlers Ridge. It opened its Southside Works store in 2005.
Cabela’s Invades L.L. Bean Territory
New Englanders and New Yorkers driving up to L.L. Bean's flagship store in Freeport, Me will soon have to drive right past a brand new Cabela’s on the Maine Turnpike. Nebraska-based Cabela's said it will open a 125,000-square-foot store in Scarb
PolarMax/XGO Parent Hires National Sales Manager
Longworth Industries, parent company of PolarMAX and XGO brands of technical, base-layer apparel, has named Roger Maxey as national sales manager to lead its national sales force. As president of Performance Marketing, Maxey helped open up retail markets
Li Ning Sales Rise 36% on Strong Chinese Demand
Li Ning Group Limited, one of the leading sports brand enterprises in China, said revenue grew by 36.7% to RMB4.35 billion ($572mm) for the year ended Dec. 31. The company's LI-NING branded products saw sales surge 34.0% to RMB4.24 billion ($558mm).
Aldila Delays 10K Filing Until End of Month
Aldila, Inc. delayed the filing of its annual 10K report by as much as two weeks, citing accounting work it undertook to revise how it accounts for certain securities transactions that affect its balance sheet and cash flow statements. The maker of graphi
Vail Resorts Launches Unrestricted Season Pass
Vail Resorts, Inc. began selling the Epic Season Pass, a new unlimited, unrestricted season pass that's valid for the entire 2008-2009 ski and snowboard season at its five resorts for an initial price of $579 per adult. The Epic Season Pass allows ho
ispo china Drew 329 Brands to Beijing
The fourth annual ispo china exposition in Beijing drew a record number of attendees and 329 brands, including Burton, Gore-Tex, Quiksilver, Teva and Vasque. Gore-Tex supported the China Outdoor Retailing Conference before the opening day of the show, whi
NSGA Names New President and CEO
The National Sporting Goods Association's board of directors chose Matt Carlson from a field of 130 candidates to succeed retiring President & CEO Jim Faltinek. Carlson's background is in public administration, including eight years as the city
Therm-a-Rest Hires Associate Global Brand Manager
Therm-a-Rest said that Jenna Wellman has joined Cascade Designs, Inc. as associate global brand manager for Therm-a-Rest. Wellman will continue building on the brand’s position as a leader in outdoor sleeping comfort. Prior to joining Cascade Designs, Wel
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