Hayter Communications has named Eric Doyne communications director for the agency. Doyne will drive media relations, marketing communications and new business developments out of his home office in Los Angeles. Doyne leaves his five-year post at Ogilvy PR
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Malden Union Workers Accept New Contract
Malden Mills Industries announced that the members of the UNITE HERE union have voted to accept a new three year contract. The contract is designed to provide an increase in pay for each union employee while helping to stabilize spiraling health care cost
Judge Rules in Favor of Cabela’s in Ft. Worth Lawsuit
Judge Donald J. Cosby of the 67th Judicial District has entered a Judgment validating the creation of a tax increment financing zone by the Fort Worth City Council and authorized the issuance of up to $32 million in bonds to help pay for the development o
Mountain Khakis Launched in Jackson Hole
The same place that introduced the outdoor world to neoprene eyewear retention and softshell has spawned another new interpretation of an age-old necessity: pants. Jackson Hole-inspired Mountain Khakis are designed specifically for the mountain lifestyle,
NSGA: U.S. Census Data Illustrates Consolidation at Retail
Sporting goods sales in the eight largest sporting goods chains grew to 52.6% of sales in this channel of distribution during the five-year period 1997-2002, according to an NSGA analysis of recently released U.S. Census of Retail data. In the previous fi
London Fog Adds New CEO and New Creative Director
London Fog, parent company of Pacific Trail, Moonstone, and Black Dot has appointed 20-year textile industry veteran David Greenstein as its new CEO. Greenstein’s home textile business, formerly known as Homestead Fabrics Ltd., will now operate as HHI Hom
American Skiing Company Revenues Climb; Net Loss Shrinks
American Skiing Company announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 reflecting a 6% increase in total revenues and a $3.5 million reduction in net loss compared to the same period in fiscal 2004. The Company also reported signific
Alpina Sports Canada selected to Cross Country Canada National Team Pool
Members of the Canadian National Team Cross Country Ski team have made a switch to Alpina boots and the Rottefella binding system. Making the switch are: Milaine Theriault of Team 2006, Dave Nighbor of Team 2010, Sean Crooks of Team 2010, Perianne Jones o
Patagonia Hires Sheahan to run Fishing and Paddle Division
Patagonia has hired Casey Sheahan, former Kelty President, as the company’s newest Product Line Director, responsible for Patagonia’s Fishing division as well as their paddling division, Lotus Designs. Bringing his vast experience in the outdoor industry
G-III Third Quarter Sales Fall 8.4%; Cuts Guidance
G-III Apparel Group for the third quarter reported net sales of $114.9 million and net income of $9.9 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, compared to net sales of $125.5 million and net income of $11.4 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, in the comparab
Sport Supply Group Expands Team Dealer Network
Sport Supply Group announced that approximately 50 of the largest independent team sporting goods dealers in the United States have joined the Company's Platinum Team Dealer Program. SSG believes the Team Dealers participating in the program have a c
New Bike-Friendly SUV Design Based on Kestrel Bicycles
Kestrel Bicycles has partnered with Ford and Octane to create a cycling-specific custom Ford Escape. Kestrel's carbon fiber road racing bicycles were featured on a Ford Escape concept vehicle at the recent SEMA automotive aftermarket trade show. The
Wolverine Appoints Baird as Managing Director – Europe
Wolverine World Wide announced the appointment of Gordon Baird to the position of Managing Director for the Company's Caterpillar Footwear European
operations. Baird will report to Blake W. Krueger, President of the Heritage Brands Group, and will b
Two U.S. Companies win ISPO BrandNew Awards
NEMO has won the coveted ispo BrandNew Overall Award with its inflatable SAKO tent. Jetboil captured the Hytrel Hardware Accessories category award for its lightweight outdoor cooking system. Other category winners included Yono from Japan (Invista Style
Walden Kayaks Shutters Operations
Walden Kayaks was informed on November 24th that Banknorth, the company’s principal source of financing, was unable to continue financing and the company would be forced to shut down by 5:00 on the same day. Walden Kayaks President, Jeffrey DeSantis, is h
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