West Marine, Inc. reported that West Marine's CEO, John Edmondson, has announced his plans to retire from his current role at a future date to be determined. Mr. Edmondson stated, “I am proud of what we have accomplished at West Marine in the buildi
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Nike and NBA Expand Marketing Partnership
Nike and the NBA have expanded their marketing partnership with a new multi-year global agreement designed to increase basketball participation around the world. In addition, the Converse brand, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nike, Inc., will now be include
Ernst and Young Pares Holiday Sales Forecast
The Ernst & Young Retail and Consumer Products Group anticipates that the 2004 retail holiday sales increase for November and December will be 6%, compared with a 5.7% increase for the same period last year…
Bike Buyer — Sport Chalet
Sport Chalet, Inc. is looking for a Senior Buyer with an emphasis in Bicycles or Fitness – responsibilities include assortment planning, product development, selection and promotion, vendor negotiation, gross margin and inventory control, develop s
adidas to Keep Soccer Boot Production in Germany
The Executive Board of adidas-Salomon AG has decided to maintain the production of football boots in Germany, thereby underlining its commitment to the roots of its production in its home market. The plan includes measures to further automate series prod
Brown Shoe Consolidates Wholesale Business; Forms Specialty Retail Group
Brown Shoe Company, Inc., moving to further strengthen its product design, brand building and service to department store customers, has consolidated its wholesale operations into one division: Brown Shoe Wholesale. The Company also announced the creation
Rockey Named CEO of Seattle Game Company
Helen Rockey, former president and CEO of Just For Feet Inc. and Brooks Sports, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Front Porch Classics, a Seattle-based maker of coffee-table games.
Sport Chalet Opens Two New California Stores
Sport Chalet, Inc. is proud to celebrate the grand openings of its new 42,000+ sq. ft. stores in the cities of Elk Grove and Visalia, California. Both locations feature an on-site SCUBA training pool. These are the Company's 35th and 36th store locat
adidas-Salomon to Move Watch License to Fossil
The adidas-Salomon Group has entered into a long-term global license agreement with Fossil, Inc. to produce and distribute adidas watches and functional timing products as of January 1, 2006. The agreement is between Fossil, Inc. and adidas International
Big Dog Q3 Net Declines 34%; Walking Company Comps Up 12.2%
Big Dog Holdings, Inc., parent company to The Walking Company retail chain, reported that consolidated net sales for the third quarter jumped 44.8% to $42.7 million compared with $29.5 million in Q3 2003, primarily due to roughly $16 million of revenue fr
Black Diamond Issues Recall on Headlamp Batteries
Black Diamond Equipment, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of about 1,000 Soliras Headlamp Lithium Ion Batteries. The headlamp battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users. No
Pacific Sunwear Q3 Net Income Up 30%
Pacific Sunwear reported net income for the third quarter increased 30% to $31.9 million, or 42 cents per diluted share, compared to $24.5 million, or 31 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2003. Total sales for the third quarter wer
Hutin Resigns as Callaway President/COO; Baker Takes on Role
Callaway Golf Company announced that Chairman and CEO William C. Baker will take on additional operational duties as part of a Company reorganization begun in August. Effective immediately, Patrice Hutin has resigned from his position as President and Ch
Multiple Employment Opportunities — LaCrosse
LaCrosse Footwear is a leading developer and marketer of branded, premium and innovative footwear for expert occupational and recreational users. The Company's trusted Danner® and LaCrosse® brands are distributed through a nationwide network
Director of Sales — Gravis
Gravis Footwear is seeking a dynamic leader to drive sales to the next level. If you are experience in sales management and a dedicated believer in the Gravis brand, this could be your dream job!
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