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
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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.
Cybex Completes Secondary Offering
Cybex International, Inc. completed its public offering of 3.5 million shares of CYBEX common stock at $5.50 per share. Of the total shares sold, 1.75 million shares were issued by CYBEX and 1.75 million shares were sold by the selling stockholders, inclu
Gap to Launch Direct Footwear Business
Gap Inc. plans to launch a new online footwear business through its e-commerce division, Gap Inc. Direct, featuring leading fashion brands for women, men and children. The new business is expected to go online in time for the 2006 holiday season with a br
Congress Passes Key Conservation Measures
Sierra Club issued a statement saying Congress put America “back on the right track” with key votes on conservation measures. The environmental and conservation claimed it was a banner day for bipartisan protection of America's special places and saf
Cabela’s Finalizes Indiana Store Negotiations
Cabela's Incorporated has finalized negotiations with the State of Indiana's Economic Development Council (IEDC) to bring a Cabela's retail superstore to its long-anticipated Hammond, Ind., location. The approximately 185,000 square-foot re
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