Sugoi Performance Apparel hired James Samuel who will join Sugoi April 17th as VP of Sales. Samuel has held sales and marketing roles in the performance sports sector for over 10 years. With tours as International Sales Manager for both Pearl Izumi and S
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Golf Galaxy Adjusts Fiscal 2007 Guidance on GolfWorks Acquisition
Golf Galaxy, Inc. provided its fiscal 2007 outlook, which includes the impact of its recent acquisition of The GolfWorks. Golf Galaxy said that for its fiscal year ending March 3, 2007, net sales are currently expected to be $305 million to $315 million.
Big Dog Holdings Q4 Earnings Slip on 6.6% Sales Increase
As previously announced, Big Dog Holdings, Inc. consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter were $59.4 million, a 6.6% increase as compared to $55.7 million in the same quarter of 2004. The Big Dogs chain had a comparative store sales decrease of 6.6% w
Clif Bar Helps Sea Otter Offset CO2 Emmissions
Clif Bar & Co. and the Sea Otter Classic will together purchase enough clean wind energy to offset all of the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions resulting from participant travel to and from the event. CO2 is the major cause of global warming and participant
Shimberg Hired as LaSportiva NE Tech Rep
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
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
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