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Berkshire Hathaway Completes Russell Deal
Fruit of the Loom, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. completed its acquisition of Russell Corp. Russell stockholders approved the transaction at a special stockholder's meeting on August 1, 2006…
G.I. Joe’s Extends Deal with Portland Trailblazers
G.I. Joe's and the Portland Trail Blazers NBA basketball team announced a major sponsorship agreement that runs through the 2008-2009 season. This agreement continues their association which began in 1976-1977, one of the longest in professional spor
Urban Climber Partners with Access Fund for ‘Green Issue’
Urban Climber Magazine's October/November issue will be the first ever “green” climbing magazine, with editorial devoted to the environment and sustainability and printed on 100% recycled paper…
Dorel Earnings Slip; Pacific Cycle Sales Fall 9.9%
Dorel Industries Inc. second quarter net earnings were $17.9 million or 55 cents per diluted share compared to $21.7 million or 66 cents per diluted share a year ago. Revenue for the period was $435.9 million compared to $435.4 million during the second q
Scott USA Hires Rodgers to Creative Group
Scott USA hired Sam Rodgers, formerly of American Bicycle Group to its' creative department…
Zumiez July Comps Climb 8.4%
Zumiez Inc. total net sales for the month ended July 29, 2006 increased 44.6% to $19.8 million, compared to $13.7 million for the four-week period ended July 30, 2005. The company's comparable store sales increased 8.4% for the four-week period, vers
Gary Kiedaisch and Coleman’s New Approach Route…
Gary Kiedaisch was introduced to Coleman’s familiar green and red logo when he worked at his family’s sporting goods store in Lexington, Massachusetts. Today, his name can be found on a Coleman business card. As President and CEO of The Coleman Company,
Everlast Q2 Sales Slip; Income Jumps 53%
Everlast Worldwide Inc. second quarter net revenues were $9.8 million, as compared to $10.3 million in the same period in 2005. Net licensing revenues for the second quarter of 2006 were $3.0 million, as compared to $2.9 million in the same period a year
Timberland Releases Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Timberland published its 2005 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, outlining the operations, product development and supply chain improvements the company has made over the last year and details community involvement programs from around the world.
Garmin to Open Chicago Retail Location
Garmin International Inc. will open a retail product showcase on the “Magnificent Mile” in downtown Chicago, located at 669 North Michigan Avenue — in time for the 2006 holiday shopping season…
ground Hires Hiney to Support Growth
ground increased distribution to nearly three hundred specialty retail stores and expanded its rep force. ground believes in supporting the authentic, local retailer and distributes its products through an elite group of outdoor channels. To support its g
InSport Doubles Military Sales with Marine Base Layer Contract
InSport International has received a $2 million contract to provide advanced base layer garments to the United States Marine Corps. InSport’s military sales for this year are now double what they were last, requiring that the company ramp up and significa
Five Ten Hires New Nevada Rep
Five Ten has appointed Laura Sanders, former president and co-owner of Sky’s the Limit Guiding Service, as sales rep for Nevada…
Nautilus Q2 Income Slips on 6% Sales Increase
Nautilus, Inc. net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2006, were $137.6 million, compared to $129.6 million for the corresponding period last year, up 6.2%. Net income for the quarter was $1.7 million, or five cents per diluted share, compared with
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