Polartec, LLC has completed the acquisition of the assets of Malden Mills Industries, Inc. Polartec, LLC will continue manufacturing operations at its Lawrence and Methuen, Massachusetts, Hudson, New Hampshire, and Shanghai, China plants. Michael Spillane
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Chaco Hires New Product Line Manager
Chaco welcomes Scott Bowen as the company's new Product Line Manager. Bowen brings more than ten years of experience in
outdoor performance footwear to the Panonia, Colorado-based team through his work with both the Columbia Sportswear Company and Ni
SIA Hires New Director of Marketing
SnowSports Industries America hired a new Director of Marketing and Communications, Leslie Groves. No stranger to the world of sports, she has been tapped to implement several of the associations’ new marketing programs geared towards moving snow sports
Zumiez Q4 Income Jumps 66% on 12% Comps
Zumiez Inc. net sales for the fourth quarter ended February 3, 2007 increased by 49.0% to $112.4 million from $75.4 million reported in the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year. The company posted net income for the quarter of $11.3 million or 39 cents
Hibbett Sports’ Q4 Net Income Increases 27%
Hibbett Sports net sales for the 14-week fourth quarter of 2006 increased 25.1% to $151.2 million compared with $120.8 million for the 13-week quarter last year. Comparable store sales increased 5.9% for the comparable 13-week period. Net income increased
NPS to Hold Listening Sessions
The Department of Interior will hold listening sessions around the country seeking citizen input on President Bush’s National Park Centennial Initiative. Specifically, the Park Service will be asking citizens what they want their parks to look like in 10
Pacific Cycle Q4 Sales Slip on Slow Bicycle Business
Dorel Industries' Recreational/Leisure Segment, comprised almost entirely of Pacific Cycle, fourth quarter revenue was $75.2 million, a 6.3% decrease from the previous year's $80.2 million. Earnings from operations decreased 11.8% to $5.7 millio
adidas to Move Financial Services to Mass.
According to published reports, adidas is moving its corporate accounting and financial services division, which is currently based in Portland, OR, to its Massachusetts headquarters, also currently the Reebok International Ltd. headquarters. The move is
NASGW Appoints New Chairman
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) has appointed Mike Brown as chairman of the association’s board of directors. Brown, president and CEO of Camfour has served for the past five years on the association’s board and brings many
Athlete’s Foot Parent Inks Financing Deal for $150 Million War Chest
NexCen Brands, parent company to The Athlete's Foot, has entered into a master loan agreement arranged by BTMU Capital Corporation that will support the Company's strategic goals and provide additional capital for the acquisition of intellectual
Dick’s Sporting Goods Beats Guidance on 2% Comp-Sales Increase
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. net sales for the quarter increased 21% to $1.026 billion while comparable store sales increased 2.0% on a 13-week to 13-week comparable basis. Net income for the fourth quarter ended February 3, 2007 increased 33% to $67.
Woolrich President Roswell Brayton, Jr. Passes Away at 55
Woolrich has regretfully confirmed the sudden passing of its president, Roswell Brayton, Jr. Mr. Brayton collapsed yesterday afternoon at Woolrich headquarters in Woolrich, PA. He was rushed to Jersey Shore Hospital where medical personnel were unable to
Raleigh America Recognizes Top IBDs
Raleigh America, Inc., held its annual Heron Council Meeting and Gala February 22nd-24th at the Palm Springs Westin Mission Hills Resort in California. While the focus of the event is recognizing top dealers, it also provides the dealers and Raleigh Ameri
Iconix Closes Danskin Acquisition
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. has completed the acquisition of the brand Danskin. The purchase price for the transaction was $70 million with a contingent payment of an additional $15 million, to be payable in cash or stock, based on the brand exceeding certai
PacSun March Comps Continue Decline
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. total sales for the month of February were $89.8 million, an increase of 1.2% over total sales of $88.7 million during the same period last year. Total Company same-store sales decreased 5.7% during the same period. By
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