On May 27, the Department of Commerce’s Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) announced quotas on three categories of apparel imports from China. An additional three categories were announced on May 20. Quota levels will be 7.5%
Author: James Hartford
Wilson Racquet Sports Appoints Marketing Manager
Wilson Racquet Sports has promoted Cory Springer to the new role of Marketing Manager for the U.S. Springer has been with Wilson for nine years and has served as a Territory Manager in southern Florida for the past six years. Springer and his family will
Nautilus Announces Repair Recall for Exercise Benches
Nautilus Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a voluntary repair recall of about 10,000 Nautilus NT 1020 Exercise Benches. The company is requesting that consumers stop using the exercise benches immediately an
Lassa Appoints Hill Partner; Renames Agency Lassa, Hill and Associates
Norine Lassa, founder and head principal of Norine Lassa & Associates is proud to announce the appointment of Kathaleen Hill to full partner in her agency effective July 1, 2005. Ms. Hill has been with the agency for over 12 years covering New Jersey, Ne
Product Developer — Saucony, Inc.
Saucony, Inc. is seeking a Product Developer to contribute to all stages of the athletic and technical footwear development process. Team with professionals in the R&D Dept, reporting Sr. Product Development Manager. Deliver best functioning, fitti
Director of Footwear Development — Pearl Izumi
Pearl Izumi is seeking a Director of Footwear Development to oversee our product development operations in the U.S. and China. This leader will have a proven record managing and leading a cross cultural team, creating and implementing effective de
Materials Research Analyst — Columbia Sportswear
Columbia Sportswear Company, a global leader in the design, marketing and sourcing of outerwear/sportswear apparel and footwear, is famous for its quality outdoor product. Our Materials Research department in Portland, OR is seeking a new member f
Golf Galaxy Posts 54.5% Q1 Profit Gain on 10.5% Comp Sales Increase
Golf Galaxy reported that net sales for the fiscal first quarter ended May 28 increased 52.6% to $58.6 million from $38.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2004. Comp store sales increased 10.5% for the period. Net income was $1.7 million in the fi
Sales Representatives – Kayland
Kayland, an Italian manufacturer of performance mountaineering, backpacking, and hiking shoes, is looking to take “a step ahead” in the US market. We are seeking seasoned sales professionals to help us build the Kayland brand in the following terri
Product Manager, Men’s Apparel — Burton
Burton, Inc. is seeking a Product Manager – Men’s Apparel to be responsible for conceptualizing product lines that fit within the market, coordinating with team riders, sales and marketing departments on the development and production of the men’s
Olberz Transfer of Sport Chalet Shares Will Give Management More Control
The Sport Chalet, Inc. board of directors has proposed a recapitalization plan designed to facilitate the orderly transition of control from Norbert Olberz, the principal stockholder, to SPCH management and increase financial flexibility for the company a
Amer Sports Appoints Suunto Oy President
Amer Sports has appointed Juha Pinomaa as president of Suunto Oy effective September 1, 2005. Juha has made an extensive career in Nokia Mobile Phones, where he has during the past 17 years held several executive positions in general management, internati
NRF Takes Steps to Eliminate Organized Retail Theft
In continuation of its efforts to fight organized retail theft, the National Retail Federation (NRF) recently conducted a survey to gauge the impact that this type of crime is having on the retail community. The first of its kind, the survey polled 41 sen
Nike Q4 Earnings Up 15% on 7% FX Rate-Aided Sales Gain
Nike, Inc. reported fiscal fourth quarter revenues increased 7% to $3.7 billion from $3.5 billion for the same period last year. FX rate changess account for three percentage points of the growth. Fourth quarter net income was up 15% to $349.5 million, or
adidas Sees Soccer Sales Topping $1 Billion in 2006
“Having the world's biggest sporting event take place in our home market is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Herbert Hainer, CEO of adidas-Salomon AG told journalists at the adidas World Cup Day. “adidas is ready for the World Cup, and for 2006 we
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