Genesco Inc.'s board of directors rejected Foot Locker, Inc.'s unsolicited proposal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of the company for $46.00 per share in cash. After careful consideration, the board of directors, in consultation with i
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Omega Pacific Inks Deal with Liberty Mountain
Omega Pacific has inked a partnership with Liberty Mountain to distribute their full line of products. Omega Pacific celebrates twenty-five years building and supplying climbing, rescue and industrial safety hardware…
FeelFree Adds to Rep Force
Feelfree Kayak has hired Dennis and Diane Peters, of Simply Kayaking, Inc., as the exclusive Feelfree dealer sales representatives for Florida. The company has also announced the addition of Rich Lookabaugh as its sales representative for California, Ariz
Former Just for Feet Directors Pay $41.5 million in Lawsuit
Five former outside directors of Just for Feet paid $41.5 million over the past six months to settle a lawsuit, in a case likely to fan fears among directors about personal liability for corporate misdeeds. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that this c
Black Diamond Works with MEC to Preserve Skaha
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. agreed to commit C$10,000 in a joint effort with Mountain Equipment Co-op to help preserve Skaha Bluffs near Penticton, British Columbia. Skaha is not only a rare desert eco-system but also one of Canada’s premiere climbing de
Gordon Brothers Group Acquires Rugged Shark Footwear
Gordon Brothers Group has acquired the brand and other assets of Rugged Shark, a line of footwear for boating and other outdoor uses. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition consists of assets and intellectual property, which include
SmartWool Inks Deal with CenterStone
SmartWool has selected CenterStone Technologies, Inc.’s iVendix software application. iVendix will provide SmartWool with a business-to-business (B2B) online ordering system for more than 4,000 of their retail dealers and sales reps in North America. When
Gander Mountain Launches Clean Energy Promotion
Gander Mountain is launching a program to help its customers and employees explore and adopt clean renewable energy. Gander Mountain is already offsetting 100% of the electricity used in all its Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Kansas and Colorado stores as
EMS to Donate 1% of ‘Upgrade Your Gear’ Sale Proceeds
Eastern Mountain Sports is partnering with the Conservation Alliance and the Access Fund by donating 1% of all proceeds from its semi-annual “Upgrade Your Gear” sale at all store locations April 20 – 22, 2007. The proceeds will be divided equally between
OutDoor Show Boosts Accomodations with Caravan City
In order to increase overnight accommodations, a caravan city will be set up this summer on the OutDoor exhibition grounds in Friedrichshafen, Germany. This “hotel on wheels” is called Hymer-City. During the two international trade fairs, OutDoor and EURO
ForeFront Holdings Names New President
Rick Oleksyk has been named president of ForeFront Holdings, Inc.'s primary operating subsidiary, ForeFront Group Inc., which owns the Datrek, Burton Golf, Miller Golf, Sir Christopher Hatton and Devant Sport Towel brands. Oleksyk was formerly presid
Mountainfilm and Skram Media Ink Partnership
Mountainfilm in Telluride and Skram Media, owners of UCTV, today announced a strategic partnership that will combine Mountainfilm's quality programming with UCTV’s vast online audience to enhance the entertainment experience on UCTV while engaging vi
Callaway Golf Sees Strong Q1 on Higher Driver, Iron and Accessory Sales
Callaway Golf Company, based on current information, estimates net sales for the first quarter will be $330 million to $335 million, an estimated increase of approximately 10%. The company expects a corresponding increase of approximately 42% in earnings
CenterStone Inks Deal with Under Armour
CenterStone Technologies, Inc., announced that Under Armour® Inc. has selected the company’s software application. CenterStone is providing a business-to-business (B2B) online ordering system for Under Armour’s sales reps, customer service representative
New Balance Taps CPG Market for New CEO
New Balance Athletic Shoe Co. has named Robert T. DeMartini as the global athletic company’s chief executive officer, replacing Jim Davis, who remains as chairman of the company. DeMartini has more than twenty-two years of experience in the consumer produ
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