Hi-Tec Sports USA appointed Bill Berta to the position of Senior VP of Sales. This is a homecoming of sorts for Berta, who previously worked in the role of Hi-Tec National Sales Manager from 1990-1995…
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Amer Completes Salomon Acquisition
Amer Sports Corporation's acquisition of the Salomon business and its brands has been seen to completion. The transaction value for the Salomon business segment is expected to be approximately 485 million euros based on year-end 2004 figures. Accordi
Winter Trails Adds New Sponsors
Columbia Sportswear, Sorel and Manzella gloves recently signed on to sponsor Winter Trails, one of the nation’s most extensive “introductory snow sports programs”. The sponsorships also support Winter Trails’ companion program, Winter Feels Good, the nati
Quiksilver Cuts 2006 Earnings Outlook on Accelerated Integration and FX Rates
Quiksilver continues to expect revenues between $582 million and $592 million and diluted EPS of approximately 26 cents to 27 cents for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. For FY 2005, the Company reaffirmed its outlook of revenues between $1.73 billion an
Zumiez Shareholders to Sell 1.85 Million Shares
Zumiez filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed offering of 1,850,000 shares of common stock. Selling shareholders will offer all 1,850,000 shares in the proposed offering, and none of the proceeds will go
Icon’s Q1 Net Loss Increases On Tax and Discontinued Operation Charges
Icon's net sales for the fiscal first quarter ended September 3, 2005 increased 7.1%, to $144.2 million from $134.6 million in 2004. Icon's net loss was $24.8 million in the three months ended September 3, 2005, compared to a net loss in the thr
Sun Company Hires Powell as Marketing Coordinator
Sun Company hired Julie Powell to their team where she assumes the position of Marketing Coordinator. She is in charge of national and international sales and marketing in this position. Julie, a Colorado native, is a graduate of Regis University and hol
SMS Hires Carlson as National Sales Manager
SMS Clothing appointed Jody Carlson as North American sales manager. Carlson has a broad background in sales, from being an independent rep and store owner, to working as a national sales manager for Capix, Cliché, Momentum, RDS and most recently as North
Sears Appoints New Executives to Team; Padilla Exits
Sears Holdings appointed a team of executives that will lead marketing, strategy, and Lands' End, reporting to Chairman of the Board Edward S. Lampert. Maureen McGuire will assume the position of EVP and chief marketing officer for Sears Holdings. Co
Dick’s Sporting Goods Featured on ‘The Apprentice’
Dick's Sporting Goods will be one of this season's companies featured on NBC's hit reality show “The Apprentice.” The hour-long episode is scheduled to air on October 27th, and will challenge the two high-energy teams
to create an in-store
K2 Third Quarter Earnings Climb 26.5% on 2.1% Sales Increase
K2 Inc. net sales for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 were $340.4 million versus $333.5 million in the prior year. GAAP diluted earnings per share were 32 cents in the third quarter of 2005 as compared to 26 cents for the third quarter of 2004.
OIF Begins Outdoor Recreation Economy Study
In August, the Bush administration and Forest Service officials dramatically reduced the government's assessment of how much recreation on national forest land contributes to the American economy, from nearly $111 billion to $11 billion. In almost ev
Confluence to Hire 200 Manufacturing Employees
Confluence plans to significantly increase its workforce over the next four months adding manufacturing and middle management positions. Confluence Holding Corp. acquired Watermark’s boat division based in Easley, SC in May 2005, and this news follows an
TimBuk2 Named 27th Fastest Growing Bay Area Company
Timbuk2 Designs received 27th place in the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times. This award comes two weeks after the company’s acquisition by private equity firm VMG Equity Partners…
WWSRA Launches Preview Shows
WWSRA launched four new regional preview shows in 2006. These shows will be launched in Boulder, Newport Beach, Portland and Sacramento. After a series of surveys, membership meetings and focus groups, the Board of Directors came to the conclusion that th
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