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Collective Brands Q2 Sales and Earnings Fall
Collective Brands, Inc. second quarter, a period prior to the close of the acquisition of the Stride Rite Corporation, net earnings were $24.9 million, or 38 cents per diluted share, down 23% versus second quarter 2006 net earnings of $32.5 million, or 48
Helly Hansen Names New CEO
Helly Hansen has named Peter Sjölander chief executive officer for the 130-year-old performance apparel and footwear manufacturer. As CEO, Sjölander will oversee global business operations for Helly Hansen’s Pro Division covering workwear and survival pro
Peak Sports Joins Grassroots
When the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance name was established in late 2006 with more than 30 members already on board, the name change symbolized their enhanced mission statement that now includes a focus on specialty retail advocacy. Peak Sports, based in th
Iconix Licenses OP and Ocean Pacific to Wal-Mart
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. signed an exclusive direct-to-retail license agreement with Wal-Mart for its Ocean Pacific and OP brands for distribution of a broad range of apparel and accessories in the United States. The agreement also grants Wal-Mart rights
Finish Line to Close All 15 Paiva Stores
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that following a thorough review of its growth opportunities, the Company has decided to close Paiva's fifteen stores and online business by the end of the third quarter. This decision enables the Company to focus capi
Bigelow Mountain Partners Licenses Winterstick to Wagner Custom
Bigelow Mountain Partners, owner and operator of Winterstick snowboards, inked a a worldwide licensing partnership with Wagner Custom, a custom ski fitter and designer based in Colorado. For the coming 2007-2008 riding season, Wagner Custom will manufactu
Rocky Brands Consolidates Distribution
Rocky Brands will be consolidating its distribution operations in an effort to improve customer service and increase the company's profitability, according to Chairman and CEO Mike Brooks. Rocky Brands will immediately begin a transition plan to dist
Joe’s Expands Distribution Center To Support Growth
Joe’s Sports & Outdoor will break ground this fall on a 127,000 sq. ft. expansion of their distribution center in Wilsonville, Oregon. The project will provide additional capacity as the company moves forward with an aggressive schedule of new store openi
Head Launches Eco-Initiatives
Head N.V. formed an alliance with the global environmental charity, Cool Earth. The partnership will result in a worldwide environmental program – the first of its kind for a sporting goods company. Cool Earth's mission is to fight climate change hea
Winter Trails/Winter Feels Good Lands New Sponsors
OnTheSnow.com, Turtle Fur and Yukon Charlie’s Snowshoes have joined the list of sponsors and media partners for the 2008 Winter Trails/Winter Feels Good initiative. More than 100 Nordic Centers, alpine resorts and national parks will host the 13th annual
OIF Launches Search for Executive Director
Outdoor Industry Foundation Board of Directors formed a search committee and initiated a national search to recruit its first ever Executive Director…
Jackson Kayak Adds to Executive and Production Team
Jackson Kayak is ramping up with new talent in its executive office, production and factory staff. Jackson has added a new Chief Financial Officer, Dave Olson, who will lead operations with a help from industry veteran John Shepherd, formerly of Wilderne
Fleet Feet Launches New Branding Campaign
Fleet Feet, Incorporated, the nation’s leading franchisor of running specialty stores, announced the launch of “Fitlosophy” the complete fit experience, a new national branding campaign. Fitlosophy represents Fleet Feet Sports’ philosophy of Fit, and it w
German Football Association Inks Extension with adidas
The German Football Association (DFB) and adidas have inked a long-term extension of their partnership of more than 50 years until the year 2018. The extension of the agreement is the result of a settlement which the Arbitration Court had advised both par
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