Dry Ice, Inc., a specialty retailer of home furnishings for teens, has named retail veteran Ann Iverson as acting Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Iverson recently led the growth and expansion of the Brooks Sports as Chairman of the Board.
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Big 5 Posts Positive Q1 Comps; Will Restate Earnings for Two Years
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported that, based on preliminary sales results, it expects to post a same store sales increase of approximately 1.7% for the first fiscal quarter ended April 3, 2005 versus the year-ago period. BGFV also reported that it wou
NRF Voices Sarbanes-Oxley Concerns to SEC
The National Retail Federation has submitted comments to the Securities and Exchange Commission on the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, encouraging the SEC to review lessons learned from the past year of SOX implementation. Members of NRF's Inte
NRF: Retailers Oppose Commerce Dept. Proposal on Chinese Imports
The National Retail Federation said it opposed plans announced by the Commerce Department to consider new “safeguards” limits on textile and apparel imports from China. “Safeguards quotas simply are not warranted,” NRF Vice President and International Tr
Thule Acquires Sportworks’ Quick-load Bike Racks Division
Thule has signed a letter of intent to acquire the Quick-load Bike Racks division of Sportworks Northwest, Inc. In accordance to the LOI, Thule will acquire the Quick-load Bike Racks' assets from Sportworks on May 9, 2005 and sell Sportworks Quick-l
Golf Industry Outlook Survey Sees Fewer Golfers, Water Resources as Top Concerns
The 2005 Golf Industry Outlook Survey, conducted by the Golf and Resort Industry Team of Foley and Lardner LLP, reveals that despite a positive growth forecast in course development, industry leaders are concerned about the declining number of golfers and
Prime Rate Acquires Stockli U.S. Distributor
Prime Rate Investors has acquired a majority ownership of Stockli USA, LTD., the Denver, Colorado based distributor of Stockli skis, bikes and sportswear. Stockli is based in Wolhusen, Switzerland, where its high performance line of skis and bicycles are
Next Inc. Net Loss Widens a Bit in Fiscal Q1
Next Inc. reported that net sales for the fiscal first quarter ended February 28 increased 24% to $4.7 million from $3.8 million for the year-ago quarter. The company had a net loss of $29,371 for the first quarter compared to a net loss of $27,401 in the
Dolphin Looks for Bigger Slice of Johnson Outdoors
Dolphin Limited Partnership I, L.P. and an affiliate sent out a release Thursday that they are prepared to offer Johnson Outdoors a transaction that they believe is “superior to the unsuccessful going private transaction.” Dolphin is proposing to make a
Apparel Director — Smartwool Corporation
Smartwool Corporation is seeking an Apparel Director to lead the overall efforts for Smartwool’s rapidly growing apparel business. Based in Steamboat Springs, CO, the position requires seven+ years working in apparel merchandising and design with
SIA Reports 2006 Show Already a Sell-Out
SnowSports Industries America that the SIA.06 SnowSports Show is officially sold out for the second year in a row. SIA.06 will take place at Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the fourth straight year, January 23-26, 2006. To date over 320,000 square feet
The Walking Co. Provides Gains for Big Dog Holdings
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. reported that consolidated net income increased to $4.1 million, or 43 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, compared to $2.9 million, or 35 cents per share, Q4 last year. Consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter
GBMI Appoints New International Sales VP
Global Brand Marketing Inchas promoted Ricardo Flores to VP of International Sales for the Americas, Middle-East, and Africa. In his new position, Mr. Flores joins the International Sales executive management team of Charles Dallain and Tomo Nakamura, who
Snow Industry Summit Kicks Off at Copper Mountain
The second annual Snow Industry Summit, presented by SnowSports Industries America (SIA), TransWorld Media and Mountain Sports Media, kicked off Tuesday evening with a bevy of industry veterans on hand. A welcome reception, sponsored by Intrawest Corpor
Royal Elastic in Sneaker Partnership with L.A.M.B.
Royal Elastics, a wholly owned subsidiary of K-Swiss, Inc., has inked a long term partnership with singer Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B. label to lauanch a new line of footwear. L.A.M.B. apparel and accessories were launched in Fall 2003 by the No Doubt si
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