Sugoi Performance Apparel has hired inMotionmar as their new European PR and Marcom agency. Uwe Weissflog, GM of inMotion mar.com based in Ludwigsburg near Stuttgart, Germany, will be responsible for servicing and communicating with key media throughout C
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Vietnam’s WTO Ascension Agreement Approved
Following a decision by the World Trade Organization's General Council on November 7, 2006 Vietnam is set to become the WTO’s 150th member. The General Coucil approved the Southeast Asian country’s membership agreement and Vietnam will become a membe
Callaway Launches New Multi-Channel Retail System
Callaway Golf Company is launching an on-line alliance between Callaway Golf and its network of authorized U.S. retailers and online consumers. This online shopping site links consumers and golf retailers by permitting the consumer to place an order throu
Gramicci Names New Canadian Distributor
Gramicci named BIGroup, based in Montreal, as its first Canadian distributor. BIGroup also represents Compass North, Maui, Persona, and Redsand. BIGroup serves over 1,300 retail accounts across Canada…
Delta Apparel’s Income Falls on Record Fiscal Q1 Sales
Delta Apparel, Inc.'s fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2006. net sales increased 3.5% to $62.7 million compared to $60.6 million in the prior year's first quarter. The increase was primarily driven by strong sales in the Soffe business,
OIA Looks for Award Nominees
Outdoor Industry Association ia making a call for nominations for the 2007 Outdoor Industry Ambassador Award and Outdoor Industry Innovator Award. OIA will present the awards at the Industry Breakfast on Saturday, January 27, 2007 which kicks off the Outd
La Sportiva Aims for Zero Waste
La Sportiva teamed up with Boulder based Eco-Cycle to reach the goal of becoming a Zero Waste organization. The Zero Waste Service from Eco-Cycle includes a comprehensive three–part program that involves more than just recycling the copy paper. The three
Topo Ranch Opens Venice Beach Retail Store
Topo Ranch plans to open a retail store in the Abbot Kinney shopping district of Venice, CA on November 7, 2006. Along side the latest Topo Ranch fashions, the 800 sq ft store will showcase musicians from the brand’s Rock on the Ranch CD compilation…
The Walking Company Opens Albany Store
The Walking Company, Inc., will open a new store in Albany, New York, on Friday, Nov. 10. The 1,500 square foot location will be in the Crossgates Mall in the Capital Region surrounding Albany.
Black’s Leisure Sees Flat H1 Sales Impact Bottom Line
Black's Leisure Group's total sales in the first half increased by 0.9% to £141.3 million ($254.9 mm) compared to £140.0 million ($259.3 mm) in 2005. Comparable retail sales fell by 0.5%. Profit before tax was £100,000 ($180,000) compared to £6.
Rocky Brands Sees Q3 Sales and Earnings Fall
Rocky Brands, Inc. third quarter net sales were $78.1 million, a 17% decline compared to $94.1 million for the corresponding period a year ago. Net income was $4.2 million versus net income of $6.5 million and diluted earnings per share was 76 cents versu
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ CFO to Resign
Michael F. Hines, Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.'s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will resign after the year end earnings release sometime in March, 2007. Mr. Hines joined the company in March 1995…
SportHill Sponsors the American Birkebeiner
SportHill expanded its sponsorship program to include the 34th Annual American Birkebeiner. This 51km cross-country ski race held in northwestern Wisconsin draws over 9000 participants and 20,000 spectators from 19 countries.
White Sierra Hires Two New Sales Reps
White Sierra has hired Dave McCaffrey of Seattle, Wash. and Brent Williams of Bend, Ore. as the company’s new Northwest and Northern Rockies sales representatives…
Shoe Carnival Q3 Comps Increase 2.9%
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales of $189.1 million for the third quarter ended October 28, 2006 compared to sales of $182.7 million for the thirteen-week period ended October 29, 2005. Comparable store sales increased 2.9% for the third quarter of 2006.
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