Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. announced cost reduction initiatives aimed at improving profitability. The Company has identified and commenced actions to generate approximately $8.0 million of specific cost savings that will positively impact operating resul
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Heckman Joins Jarden Board of Directors
Richard J. Heckmann, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Heckmann Corporation and the former Executive Chairman of K2 Inc., has been appointed to Jarden Corporation's Board of Directors in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement and P
Orange 21 Terminates Discussions with No Fear
Orange 21 Inc. confirmed that an independent special committee of its board of directors and No Fear Inc. have mutually agreed to terminate discussions regarding a potential strategic transaction involving the acquisition of No Fear Retail Stores, Inc. Or
Genesco Files Suit to Force Finish Line into Merger
Genesco Inc. has filed suit in Chancery Court in Nashville, Tennessee, seeking an order requiring The Finish Line, Inc. to consummate its merger with Genesco and to enforce The Finish Line's rights against UBS under the Commitment Letter for financin
Kjus Inks Deal with Bode Miller
World ski racing champion Bode Miller has chosen KJUS systems skiwear as his official uniform supplier for his new independent race team through at least the 2010 Olympic Winter games in Vancouver, Canada. The news was announced today by LK International
GSI Commerce Extends NHL Deal
GSI Commerce Inc. and the National Hockey League announced a multiyear extension to their e-commerce agreement through 2014. With the long-term agreement, GSI continues to supply the NHL's online store with e-commerce technology, order processing, cu
Kiedaisch Resigns from Coleman
The Coleman Company, Inc. 's president and CEO, Gary Kiedaisch, has resigned from the Company effective immediately. The Company has initiated a search for a new CEO of the Coleman Company. In the interim, Sam Solomon, the Company’s current Chief Fin
Nike Promotes Slusher to VP of Global Sports Marketing
Nike, Inc.'s vice president of sports marketing for Asia Pacific and the Americas, John Slusher, has been promoted to vice president of global sports marketing for Nike, Inc. Slusher will report to Nike CEO Mark Parker. Slusher replaces Adam Helfant,
Mainland Headwear H1 sales and Profits Decline
Mainland Headwear H1 turnover was HK$255.1 million ($32.7 mm) representing a drop of 20% when compared with the same period last year. The decrease in turnover was mainly attributable to the Group’s disposal of its subsidiary Drew Pearson Marketing Inc. i
Lotto Opens Treviso Store
Lotto Sport Italia will open a new Lotto Store in Treviso with the presence of the Treviso Football Club team. The players of Treviso FBC, accompanied by the coach, Giuseppe Pillon, will be at the opening of the 35th Lotto Store. The single story, 370-squ
SSL Goes Carbon Neutral
Sports Specialists Limited has successfully become a 100% carbon free corporation through its partnership with Carbonfund.org, the country’s leading carbon reduction and offset organization. In June, 2007, SSL unveiled its Environmental Impact Reduction S
TAF to Open 20 Franchises in Mississippi
A “veteran apparel retailer” has entered into a definitive agreement with NexCen to open twenty of The Athlete's Foot franchises throughout the state of Mississippi. These TAF stores will be the first in the state of Mississippi. Financial terms of t
POW Gloves Hires Kaiser for Marketing and Promotions
POW Gloves has added John Kaiser to its management team to oversee marketing, promotions and athletes sponsored by the rapidly growing handwear brand. As a 10 year veteran of Windells Camp on Mt. Hood, Kaiser has a diverse skill set and operational experi
American Skiing Company Files For Dissolution
American Skiing Company announced that on September 10, 2007, the Company filed a Certificate of Dissolution with the Delaware Secretary of State in accordance with its previously announced plan of complete dissolution and liquidation. The dissolution wil
Buck Knives Inks Deal with CenterStone
Buck Knives has selected CenterStone Technologies, Inc.’s iVendix software application. iVendix will provide Buck Knives with a business-to-business (B2B) online ordering solution for their retail dealers and sales reps in North America…
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