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
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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
Exel Appoints New VP of Sales for North America
Seeking to take advantage of recent momentum in its winter business, as well as expand its leadership position in Nordic Walking and other Nordic sports, Exel Sports of Finland appointed Chris Griffin to the newly created position of Vice President, Sales
Patagonia Becomes MEC’s Largest Apparel Vendor
Patagonia, Inc announced that Mountain Equipment Co-op, will feature the Patagonia product line as part of its offering to its members. Patagonia’s products will be featured in all MEC sales channels including retail stores, catalog and website. With this
Claiborne Completes prAna Acquisition
Liz Claiborne Inc. completed the purchase of all of the equity of Skylark Sport Marketing Corporation, doing business as prAna.
Coleman Focuses on Chain and Specialty Retailers
The Coleman Company is launching initiatives to strengthen its mass store sales organization, while refocusing the sales force mandate to better support its enhanced specialty store sales initiatives. The move is part of a global strategy to strengthen th
FESI Battles Footwear Anti-Dumping Measures in EU
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry met with European Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson to discuss the European Commission’s investigation into allegations of dumping by China and Vietnam of footwear with leather uppers and explained t
Johnson Outdoors Narrows Q4 Loss on 2% Sales Increase
Johnson Outdoors fiscal fourth quarter sales were $77.1 million, an increase of 2% compared to $75.6 million for the prior year quarter. Net earnings for the quarter improved to a net loss of $3.4 million or 39 cents per diluted share versus a net loss of
Shoe Carnival Third Quarter Income Jumps 46% on 8.3% Comp-Store Increase
Shoe Carnival, Inc. net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 46.3% to $7.2 million compared with net income of $4.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2004. Diluted earnings per share increased 39.5% to 53 cents per share from 38 cent
Kona Inks Deal with Velo Bella
The Kona Bicycle Company announced a new two-year partnership with the fabulous women of Velo Bella – the California-based collective of professional bicycle racing teams and clubs. The new Team Velo Bella-Kona partnership will encompass Velo Bella’s prof
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