La Sportiva hired Jim Shimberg as their new Northeast Tech Rep. In this newly-created position, Jim will provide dedicated event and dealer support for the Northeast. He will be traveling the region to facilitate in-store clinics as well as attend and sup
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REI Converts 17 Stores to Renewable Energy
REI announced at its annual meeting that it will purchase 10 million kilowatt hours of green power, or 20% of the company's national electricity usage. The purchase of wind, landfill gas and solar generated electricity will provide 100% of the power
Puma Signs Eyewear Licensing Deal
PUMA inked a new, global, long-term license for lifestyle and functional eyewear with Charmant Inc. The first eyewear collection will be presented to the retailers in summer this year and will be available to consumers by the end of 2006. Luxottica Group,
Thule Launches Sales Incentive Program
This spring, Thule will be tracking the progress of sales associates across the country in the inaugural “Tour de Thule” sales race, as associates vie for a chance to win a trip for two to the 2007 Tour de France and other great prizes.
Ivar Chhina Joins REI Board
Members of REI returned incumbents Chuck Katz and Joanne Harrell, and elected Ivar Chhina to three-year board terms. The election results were announced at the co-op's annual membership meeting March 27…
Reebok Sponsors Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Series
Reebok will be the official footwear sponsor of the 2006 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Series. A succession of non-competitive walking events that take place from April through October in eight cities across the country, the Avon Walk events attract tens o
Exel and Reebok Join Forces to Promote Nordic Walking
Exel Sports NA and Reebok International, Ltd. have joined together to promote Nordic Walking through marketing, sales, and professional development programs designed to help both brands capitalize on the increasing popularity of the activity…
Shoe Pavilion Prices Secondary Offering
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. has priced its underwritten secondary public offering of 3 million shares of common stock at a price of $7.20, which represents the closing price on March 23, 2006. The offering consists of 2 million shares being sold by the Company an
American Whitewater Benefits From Jackson Kayaks’ 1% For the Planet
Jackson Kayak is putting its money where its environmental beliefs lie. The country’s fourth largest seller of whitewater kayaks has designated American Whitewater as the main beneficiary of proceeds raised from Jackson’s recent membership in 1% For the P
Chicago Niketown Suit Gets Class Action Status
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois–Eastern Division has issued a class certification ruling in the case of Smith et al v. Nike, allowing certain claims to proceed as class claims on behalf of employees at Nike’s Chicago store…
Callaway Extends Endorsement Deal with Campbell
Callaway Golf Company has re-signed European PGA Tour player Michael Campbell to a multi-year contract. Campbell, who captured his first major championship when he won the U.S. Open at Pinehurst last year and finished second on the European Tour Order of
Dynacraft Answers Questions on Quality Control
Dynacraft BSC Inc. addressed quality control issues raised during a recent lawsuit that was rejected by a jury as unsubstantiated. On February 9, 2006, a 12-member civil jury unanimously rejected claims that Dynacraft and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. sold bicycle
Yakima Finds a New Vision in its New Home…
In May of last year, Confluence Watersports completed a deal that once again changed the face of the paddlesports imarket, acquiring the paddlesports division of their largest competitor, Watermark. At the time, Jim Clark was president and CEO of Watermar
Forzani Sees Strong 2005, but Misses EPS Target…
Forzani continues to reap the benefits of the restructuring and remodeling efforts made early in the year. The company has now posted two quarters in a row of double digit corporate comparable store sales growth, with third quarter comps up 11% and Q4 up
EU Footwear Duties Impact Wolverine and Timberland
EU Trade Commissioner Mandelson’s decision to impose anti-dumping measures on certain footwear from China and Vietnam before April 7 could have profound effects on U.S. and European footwear companies. While the European sporting goods trade organization,
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