K2 Sports acquired the Line ski business and the exclusive rights to the Karhu North American Nordic and Telemark brand from Burlington, Vermont-based Trak Sports USA, Inc. The majority of Karhu and Line’s operations will relocate to the K2 Sports headqua
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Everlast Inks Licensing Deal with Jacques Moret
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has signed a new agreement with its largest licensee, Jacques Moret, Inc. of New York City. Effective immediately, this new agreement grants Moret, a major supplier to the U.S. apparel market, a license for Everlast boys', gir
Merrell Wins Drapers ‘Best of’ Award
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.'s Merrell footwear brand received the Drapers Record Footwear “Brand of the Year” award on May 17 at a special ceremony held in London. Each year, Drapers Record recognizes top retailers, designers and manufacturers for exc
Gander Mountain and Camping World Ink Consumer Direct Partnership
Gander Mountain Company and Camping World, a retailer of RV supplies, parts, and accessories, inked a partnership to offer a selection of Gander Mountain's Guide Series private label products and apparel through Camping World's Web site and cata
Gander Finalizes New Store Opening Locations
Gander Mountain Company announced three additional new outdoor lifestyle specialty stores to open in the fall of 2006. The company previously announced two openings for the fall. These additional stores will complete the company's plan to open eight
Gander’s Loss Widens on Double-Digit Comp Decline
Gander Mountain Company first quarter sales increased 15% to $155.6 million compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2005. Comparable store sales decreased 10.4%. The company reported a loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 of $23.0 million for both pr
Nicholson Takes Over at OR and FFR
VNU Sports Group appointed Marisa Nicholson to the post of national sales manager for the Outdoor Retailer and FlyFishing Retailer trade shows. Nicholson, previously a senior account executive for the Outdoor Group, takes over for Andy Tompkins, who was r
PHIT Legislation Could Provide Fitness Incentives
The SGMA sees great opportunity in a bill introduced by Congressman Jerry Weller (R-IL). Personal Health Investment Today (HR 5479) – known as PHIT – provides financial incentives for Americans to play sports, workout, and be physically active…
WSA Awards Design Scholarships
The World Shoe Association and The Fashion Group Internationalâ Foundation of Los Angeles, Inc. announce scholarship award winners in the WSA-sponsored scholarships for footwear and handbag design, that is a part of the FGI-LA Scholarship program. WSA wil
Nike Opens Factory Store in Florida
Nike, Inc. today announced the official opening of its Nike Factory Store at Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise, FL. The more than 25,000 square foot retail outlet will employ a total of 90 full and part-time staff…
Ultimate Direction Ramps Up Running Sponsorships
Ultimate Direction will be sponsoring several organizations throughout the next several months to increase its brand awareness and continue its team and individual sponsorship for outstanding players in the running community.
J. C. Penney Comps Jump 11.1% in May
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. department store sales increased 11.2% for the four weeks ended May 27, 2006. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 11.1%, well above guidance for a low single digit sales increase…
Costco May Comps Jump 10%
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $4.71 billion for the four-week retail reporting month of May, the four weeks ended May 28, 2006, an increase of 15% from $4.11 billion in the same four-week period of the prior fiscal year. Comparable St
Blademasters Hires Mariconda as Marketing and Major Account Manager
Blademaster, a hockey skate care company, appointed John Mariconda as Marketing and Major Account Manager. Mariconda joins the company from TPS Hockey where he held senior roles in sales, marketing and product development…
Meng and Associates Hires Steve Pike
Golf marketing and public relations firm, Meng & Associates Inc., has brought aboard former PGA.com equipment editor Steve Pike as an associate writer. Pike is an award-winning golf writer, and will help create high-impact editorial for Meng & Associates
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