Genesco Inc. earnings before discontinued operations were $16.2 million, or 62 cents per diluted share for the third quarter, compared to $12.4 million, or 49 cents per diluted share last year. Net sales at Journeys rose 11% to $153 million. Same store sa
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Merrell Makes ‘Ad Age Top 50’ List
Merrell has been named one of Advertising Age’s 2005 “Marketing 50” winners. Each year, Advertising Age recognizes 50 top brands for their consumer appeal and marketing excellence, which includes elements such as product design and development, research,
K2 and Marmot Complete Apparel Consolidation in Santa Rosa, Calif.
All sales, marketing and product development operations of the K2 Snow apparel brand have fully transitioned from K2 Sports in Vashon, Wash., to operate under Marmot in Santa Rosa, Calif. K2 Inc., parent company of K2 Sports, acquired Marmot in 2004 to es
Umbro’s CFO Resigns
Umbro plc announced that Geoff Haslehurst, Chief Financial Officer has informed the Board that during the course of 2006 he will step down from the Company to pursue other interests. The Board are currently seeking a replacement for him and a further anno
Scott Adds New Colorado Wintersports Rep
In an effort to uphold Scott’s commitment to dealer service in Colorado, Scott proactively added Laurie Archer to its Colorado rep force. Archer joins head sales representative Jeff Burkley and sales associates Ariana Burkley and Bob Macdermott.
Zeal Optics Gets Some Backbone
Zeal Optics has retained Backbone Media to handle their public relations efforts. Zeal will partner with Backbone to oversee media communications and promotions of their current and future products…
Perry Ellis Targets Action Sports with Gotcha and GirlStar Acquisition
Perry Ellis International has signed a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire primarily all of the worldwide intellectual property, including the Gotcha and GirlStar trademarks and the intellectual property license agreements, of the leading Calif
Eesa Adds Greg Fugate to Rep Team
Known for his strange antics in-and-out of shop clinics Greg “The Animal Steel” Fugate joins the eesa clothing rep force. Fugate took time away from his rigorous shop clinic schedule to find out more about the eesa brand from Fran Frost eesa’s Global Sal
VauDe Reports Double Digit Sales Gains
VAUDE is looking at double digit Pre season order increases for the Summer 2006 season for both the German and the international market. The company reported the strongest gains in the clothing and backpack product lines, though positive pre-order figures
Johnson Promoted to CFO at Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors Inc. promoted David W. Johnson to the position of Vice President – Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Johnson has served as interim chief financial officer since August 2005 during which time the Company conducted an extensive executive search
Volcom Adds Recco to Snowboard Apparel Line
Volcom has integrated RECCO reflectors into their snowboarding apparel this winter season. For the '05-'06 season, RECCO reflectors will be integrated into the Omega line, as well as incorporated into select Nimbus and Thermonite group pieces. I
Schoeller Hires Meikle as National Sales Manager
Gary Meikle has joined the Schoeller Textil USA team in a new position as National Sales Manager. Meikle will be responsible for current business markets in US and Canada while developing new markets. In addition, he will facilitate implementation of Scho
Fischer Hires New Controller and Customer Service Rep
Fischer hired two new staff members with David Kuhman in place as Controller, and Victoria Burke as a member of the Customer Service group. Kuhman is a licensed CPA with 13 years of management experience. Most recently he was Senior Audit Manager for Ber
Sierra Club Launches New TV Series
The Sierra Club plans to launch a new television series with award winning filmmaker Robert Greenwald, the creative talent behind “Outfoxed” and “Wal-mart: The High Cost of Low Price.” Sierra Club Chronicles will capture the dramatic efforts of committed
House Passes Budget; ANWR Saved but Other Lands Threatened
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill by a vote of 217 to 215. Fourteen Republicans joined all voting Democrats and one Independent in opposing the bill. While the budget preserves the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, it al
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