GBMI Hires McDermut as CFO

Global Brand Marketing, Inc. appointed Martin McDermut to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In this position, Mr. McDermut will be responsible for all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management, budgeting and forecasting…

Osprey Supports 2006 Ridge Runner Program

Osprey Packs Inc. will be supplying a selection of their newly-redesigned Aether and Ariel backpacks for use as
part of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s 2006 Ridge Runner program. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is the non-profit steward of the

Ziv Appointed CFO of Deckers

Deckers Outdoor Corporation appointed Zohar Ziv as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance & Administration, effective immediately. Mr. Ziv replaces Scott Ash, who previously announced his upcoming resignation as Chief Financial Of

Big 5 Appoints Jessick to Board

David Jessick has been appointed to Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation's Board of Directors, effective March 7, 2006. Mr. Jessick will serve on the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and will replace John Danhakl, who has served as a director si

Cutter and Buck Fiscal Third Quarter Sales Jump 29%

Cutter & Buck Inc. fiscal third quarter ended January 31, 2006 sales increased 29.0% year-over-year, driven by increases in all channels except the International sales channel while third quarter net income was $500,000 compared to a net loss of $400,000

Royal Robbins Hires New Rep Agency

Royal Robbins hired a new sales representative agency, San Miguel Mountain Inc., of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. San Miguel Mountain’s recent partnership with Thorn Luth expands the Agency’s expertise in the outdoor market, providing Royal Robbins with a

CamelBak Acquires Tactical Glove Manufacturer

CamelBak Products has acquired the tactical glove manufacturer, Southwest Motorsports Enterprises, Inc. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Southwest Motorsports has been one of the U.S. military’s top manufacturers of form fitting gloves for tactical and comba

Big 5 Q4 Income Slips on 1.5% Comp Store Increase

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation fourth quarter net sales were $218.9 million versus net sales of $217.6 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004. Fiscal 2004 included 53 weeks, with the extra week included in the Company's fourth quarter. On a

Gander Mountain Inks Boat Selling Deal with Crystal-Pierz

Gander Mountain Company signed a deal with Crystal-Pierz Marine, who will provide its expertise in retail boat sales to Gander Mountain. Crystal-Pierz Marine consultants will train sales associates in Gander Mountain's stores in Forest Lake, Minn., a