Unifi to Close NC Nylon Plant

Unifi is taking a number of actions to improve the efficiency of its Nylon business unit, located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. The Company will close Plant one in Mayodan, North Carolina and move its operations and offices to Plant three in nearb

Advanstar Acquires POOL Trade Show

Advanstar Communications has acquired POOL, a boutique lifestyle trade show showcasing fashion-forward designers, accessories and music that targets the directional boutique market. Launched in 2001 with 205 exhibitors, POOL quickly found success and has

FFA Gives $160K in Grants

It’s back-to-school time again and for thirty four schools in 19 states, receiving a total of $162,388, some traditional summer activities will continue this school year in physical educations programs across the country…

Big 5 Receives Extension From Nasdaq Panel

The Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel (the “Panel”) has granted Big 5 Sporting Goods' request to extend the deadline for the Company until August 31, 2005 to file its fiscal 2004 Form 10-K and an extension until September 30, 2005 to file its first

Deckers Taps Rockport Vet for International SVP

Deckers appointed Colin Clark as Senior Vice President – International, effective September 1, 2005. In this role, Mr. Clark will be responsible for all aspects of Deckers international business, including sales, product, and marketing, as well as managin

Access Fund Awards Over $25,000 in Local Grants

The Access Fund awarded $25,757 in its second round of grant funding for 2005 bringing total for the year to $68,757 across 15 grants. Awarded three times annually, Climbing Preservation Grants provide financial assistance for local climber activism and p

Phillips Joins the Sea Otter Classic

Michael Phillips will join the Sea Otter Classic organization as Director of Sponsor Services, bringing a wealth of cycling industry and partnership building experience to the Sea Otter Classic Organization…

McNett Wins Lightitude Award

McNett’s Aquamira Water Treatment was awarded the 2005 Lightitude Award for Best Water Treatment Technology. McNett Outdoor, a world leader in care, repair, travel products and water treatment for outdoor markets, was presented the Lightitude Award at th

Gander Loses Direct Marketing Trademarks to Cabela’s

After two years of arbitration and lawsuits, The United States District Court of Minnesota has ruled in favor of Cabela’s regarding a Trademark License Agreement between Gander Mountain and Cabela’s. The agreement effectively prevents Gander Mountain from

Gander Loses Direct Marketing Trademarks to Cabela’s

After two years of arbitration and lawsuits, The United States District Court of Minnesota has ruled in favor of Cabela’s regarding a Trademark License Agreement between Gander Mountain and Cabela’s. The agreement effectively prevents Gander Mountain from

Genesco Sales Climb 12% in Q2; Raises Guidance

Genesco reported net earnings of $6.8 million, or 27 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter ended July 30, 2005 compared with $4.8 million, or 20 cents per diluted share, for Q2 last year. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 increased

Scarpa Finalizes Sales Force

Scarpa hired its sales force for the remaining territories for North America. The completion of the team marks another step forward as SCARPA North America works to establish itself as an independent company in the North American Market…