In preparation for another season of World Cup racing, Atomic Ski promoted Eduardo Guzman to International Race Director. Having spent numerous seasons on the hill for Atomic, Guzman brings veteran experience to his new position…
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Perry Ellis Beats Wall St. Earnings Estimates; Revenues Down 5%
Perry Ellis International, Inc. first quarter total revenues were $214.0 million, a 5% decrease compared to $225.6 million reported during the comparable period last year. First quarter earnings were 59 cents per diluted share compared to 89 cents per dil
Icebreaker Expands Richards’ Sales Role
Icebreaker announced that Tim Richards will be expanding his territory for the brand. Richards, who has been covering Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Arizona since 2004, will now be servicing dealers in all of California, Nevada, and Arizona. In
Morrison Promoted to GM of Cocoon by Design Salt N.A.
Josef Sturm, Founder and President of Cocoon by Design Salt, appointed Sue Morrison as the new General Manager for North America. Morrison will replace GM Randy King who has left Cocoon to explore a new business opportunity…
Everlast Sells Pink Boxing Gloves to Help BCRF
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has partnered with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to champion a critical fundraising effort for cancer research and prevention around the world. Everlast will donate to the BCRF 5% from the sale of every pair of its pink box
REI Opens First Rhode Island Store
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a store in Cranston, R.I., in the fall of 2006 at Chapel View. The new mixed-use development, off Interstate 95 on Route 2, revives 19th century buildings at the site of the former Sockanosset Boys Training Schoo
AGS Labs Inks Esbit Distribution Agreement
AGS Labs, a manufacturer and distributor of camping and first aid products, has inked a deal to become the new North American distributor for the Esbit stove and fuel tablets, imported from Germany. The Esbit stove is being re-introduced to the outdoor m
Mountain Hardwear Appoints Ganio as Director of Merchandising
Mountain Hardwear Inc., has appointed Ted Ganio to the new position of Director of Merchandising. Ganio will be responsible for the global strategic vision and management of all of the company’s product design and development. He joined Mountain Hardwear
GBMI Launches New Brand
Global Brand Marketing Inc. is launching a new fashion brand, Mehandi, a women’s only label that provides for an exotic blend of artisan and sophisticated silhouettes debuting with the Spring/Summer 2007 collection.
Clark Resigns from Yakima
Yakima Products announced the resignation of Yakima CEO Jim Clark. Mr. Clark, who has held various leadership positions with the company over his eight-year tenure, first at WaterMark, then at Yakima, will stay on until mid-June to facilitate a transfer
Golf Galaxy Lowers Q1 Outlook on Direct Sales Softness
Golf Galaxy, Inc. issued a revised outlook for the first quarter ending May 27, 2006, and the fiscal year ending March 3, 2007. Citing softness in its direct businesses, primarily its catalog and ecommerce operations, and a slower start to the spring seas
Bullen Named Managing Director of Sunday River
American Skiing Company has named Dana Bullen as President and Managing Director of the Sunday River resort in Newry, Maine. Mr. Bullen has served as General Manager of the resort since September 2004 and brings to the position more than 20 years of ski i
Nikwax Sees Strong Start to 2006
Nikwax® North America is reporting a substantial sales increase for the first half of the fiscal year. Sales of Nikwax waterproofing products increased by 22% over the most recent two quarters, compared to the same period last year. An ongoing objective o
The Sherpa Group Two Joins Princeton Tec Sales Team
Princeton Tec hired The Sherpa Group Two, a sales team based in Portland, OR to service retailers in the states of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. The five member team consists of Jack Powell, Jaime Buyagawan, Gabe Calderon, Brock Selig, an
Perry Ellis Inks Licensing Deal with JAG Swimwear
Perry Ellis International, Inc. has entered into a license agreement with JAG Licensing LLC to manufacture and distribute JAG men's and women's swimwear and cover-ups in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The agreement runs through June 2011.
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