The Access Fund, in its fifteenth year of supporting grassroots climbing advocacy and conservation projects, awarded more than $22,000 in its first Climbing Preservation Grants cycle of 2006 for trail improvements, preservation of private lands from devel
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Perkins Resigns From Johnson Outdoors
Jervis B. Perkins has resigned from Johnson Outdoors Inc. to pursue other interests. Mr. Perkins has served as the Company's Chief Operating Officer (COO) since January 2003 and as President and COO since December 2004. Mr. Perkins will remain in hi
Wolverine Hits on all Cylinders in Q1
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. achieved record revenue for the first quarter of 2006 totaling $262.8 million, a 7.2% increase over first quarter 2005 revenue of $245.2 million. Earnings per share during the first quarter of 2006 grew to 34 cents per share com
Mondaine in Strategic Partnership with Luminox
What started as a private label customer relationship for Luminox has now been expanded into a new strategic partnership with Mondaine. Mondaine affiliates acquired 50% of Luminox from one of its co-founders for an undisclosed amount. The partnership will
GSI Commerce Invests in WebCollage
GSI Commerce Inc. made an equity investment in WebCollage Inc., a privately held provider of Web content integration solutions for manufacturers and retailers headquartered in New York. The investment was part of a new round of financing for WebCollage an
lucy Inks Deal with Stroller Strides
lucy performance apparel has signed on as the newest sponsor of Stroller Strides, the San Diego-based nationwide fitness program for new mothers and their babies…
Nautilus Realigns International Business Leadership
Nautilus, Inc. has named Darryl Thomas as President of the company's International Business and relocated him to London. The realignment better positions Nautilus, Inc. for significant growth in fitness equipment sales outside of the Americas, as the
Cherokee Moves to Out-Bid Iconix in Mossimo Deal
Mossimo received an unsolicited proposal from Cherokee Inc. to acquire all the outstanding shares of Mossimo, Inc. for $8.50 per share, consisting of $6.00 per share in cash and $2.50 per share in Cherokee stock. Mossimo's board of directors will mee
Rhode Island Textile Inks Korean Distribution Agreement
Rhode Island Textile, Co., owners of the Shoe Gear and High Country Brands and manufacturers of high quality shoe care, laces and outdoors accessories announced today an exclusive distribution agreement with TJ Sports, Seoul, S. Korea. TJ Sports will mar
SIA: Chain SnowSports Sales Climb 7% Through February
Overall sales for the entire winter sport market, including specialty and chain stores, were up 6% in dollars to $2.2 billion for the August 2005 through February 2006 period, compared to $2.1 billion reported last year, according to the SIA Retail Audit.
SIA: Specialty SnowSports Sales Jump 5% Through February
Sales at specialty ski and snowboard shops were up 5% in dollars compared to last season. In dollars, that translates to $1.7 billion in sales compared to $1.6 billion for the same period last season, according to the SIA Retail Audit. Unit sales were up
Gerber Hires Consumer Electronics Vet as Marketing VP
Gerber Legendary Blades hired Bill Bradley as vice president of marketing. In this role, Mr. Bradley will oversee all aspects of category and product management as well as branding and advertising…
eVent and Descente Athletic Ink Deal with Team CSC
The pro cyclists of Team CSC will be competing in this week’s Tour de Georgia—and throughout the season—wearing Descente Athletic cycling jackets made with eVent Fabric…
W.L. Gore and Outdoor Research Look for Laminate Solution
Outdoor Research bivies have always been made using GORE-TEX laminate. For the past several years, OR has used a laminate specifically engineered to increase comfort in bivy sacks. This laminate was to be re-introduced to the market for spring 2006 under
VF Corp. Raises First Quarter Earnings Guidance
VF Corporation now expects a 12% to 14% increase in first quarter earnings per share, a substantial improvement from its earlier guidance. Previously, the Company indicated that it expected first quarter earnings per share to be up slightly over the $1.00
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