Scott USA Adds to New England Sales Force

Realizing a successful New England season, Scott wintersport has ramped up their efforts leading into the 2005-2006 season. New England sales representative Peter Kidd welcomes Adam Sink and Lauren Knox to assist in all Scott product lines; goggles, glov

Patagonia to open St. Paul, MN Store

The High Winds Fund of Macalester College in St. Paul, MN has selected Patagonia as the tenant for its property at 1648 Grand Avenue. Most relevant to this event, Patagonia has worked diligently to utilize sustainable construction techniques in the buildi

Nautilus Appoints New CFO

Nautilus has promoted Bill Meadowcroft to chief financial officer effective March 31, succeeding Rod Rice who is retiring March 31 after 11 years with the company. Meadowcroft joined Nautilus in 2000 and has served as the company's principal accounti

Gander Inks New $225 Million Credit Facility

Gander Mountain announced the signing of a new credit facility for $225 million with Fleet Retail Group, Inc., a Bank of America company. The facility may be increased to $300 million subject to certain terms and conditions. This facility expands and exte

Ed Andrew Returns to NiteRider as New CEO

Ed Andrew, who was President of NiteRider from January 1996 to December 1999, has returned to the company as the new CEO. Ed left the company on very good terms in 1999 to help launch a small start-up company with a product concept, a small amount of set-

Ruff Wear Expands U.S. Sales Force

Ruff Wear is expanding its sales force in North America to meet the needs of customers in both the outdoor retail and specialty pet markets. The new sales representatives augment the sales force currently in place in the US. Fifteen independent sales repr

Mountain Hardwear Names New Marketing Director

Mountain Hardwear announced that Phyllis Grove has been named to the position of Marketing Director. Grove will oversee marketing efforts for the company including strategy, branding, advertising, web, retailer coop programs, consumer and trade promotions

Unifi Sells Irish Facilities for $37 million

Unifi has entered into three separate contracts that provide for the sale of substantially all of the plant, property and equipment associated with the Company's European manufacturing operations, which ceased October 31, 2004…