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
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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
Burton Hires New VP of N.A. Sales
Burton Snowboards hired Chuck Mason as its new vice president of North American sales. Chuck will be based in Burton’s Burlington, Vermont offices and will begin his new role in mid-May. Reporting to Burton’s Executive Vice President and General Manager C
Quiksilver Appoints New CFO and COO
Quiksilver, Inc. has appointed Joe Scirocco, formerly at Tommy Hilfiger Corp., as its new CFO and David Morgan, formerly EVP of Finance and Operations, has been named its COO. Steve Brink, the former CFO, has decided to resign to pursue other interests,
Outlast Expands Sales, Marketing and Support Team
Outlast Technologies has expanded its customer support, marketing services and administrative functions with the addition of four new employees. Outlast Asia is growing its sales operations while Outlast in Boulder is strengthening its customer support, m
Cutter and Buck to be Acquired by New Wave Group
Cutter & Buck Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by New Wave Group AB. New Wave is a corporate promotional and consumer products firm in Europe. The combination of the two companies provides Cutter & Buck Inc. a significantly expanded p
PacSun March Comps Jump 14.1%; demo Sales Remain Slow
Pacific Sunwear of California total sales for March were $140.3 million, an increase of 17.6% over total sales of $119.3 million during the same five week period last year. Total Company same-store sales increased 14.1% during the same period. Due to the
The Buckle March Comps Increase 10.7%
The Buckle, Inc. net sales for the fiscal month ended April 7, 2007 increased 12.7% to $49.4 million from net sales of $43.8 million for the prior year five-week fiscal month ended April 1, 2006. Comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one ye
Nordstrom March Comps Increase 15.0%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported preliminary sales of $803.2 million for the five-week period ending April 7, 2007, an increase of 14.2% compared to sales of $703.2 million for the five-week period ending April 1, 2006. Same-store sales increased 15.0%…
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