Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted The Forzani Group's application for a normal course issuer bid to purchase, from June 11, 2004 to June 10, 2005, through the facilities of the TSX, certain of its outstanding Class A
shares. As at May 31, 2004, th
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Wolverine Hires New Caterpillar Managing Director
Wolverine World Wide has appointed Alan Thomson to the
position of Managing Director for the Company's Caterpillar Footwear European operations. Thomson will report to Blake W. Krueger, President of Caterpillar
Footwear, and will be responsible for
Timberland Helps Renovate Home for B.E.D. Children
On Friday, June 25, approximately 700 SkillsUSA members, Timberland PRO Series representatives, City Year representatives and industry partners will collaborate in a powerful day of community service, providing repairs and restorations to the Ozanam Home
Brooks Joins Base Camp Communications
Base Camp Communications has added Shannon Brooks as “Super Senior Account Manager.” Brooks joins Base Camp Communications with an extensive history in the public relations arena. She began her career at Boston-based agency Agnew, Carter, McCarthy. Most
American Skiing Company Sees Improvements in West; Slow Season in the East
American Skiing Company reported improved financial performance at its western resorts that has helped mitigate the impact of challenging weather conditions in New England. Net income for Q3 was $24.5 million, or 77 cents per basic share and 35 cents per
Ashworth Income Jumps 32.6% on 4.0% Sales Increase
Ashworth revenue for the second quarter of 2004 increased 4.0% to a record $54.7 million compared to $52.6 million for 2003. Net income increased 32.6% to $5.7 million or 41 cents per diluted share compared to net income of $4.3 million or 33 cents per di
NSGA: Men Shop for Muscle, Women Shop for Cardio
Men are more likely to purchase exercise equipment that stresses muscular development/toning, while women are more likely to purchase equipment that focuses on cardiovascular well-being, according to data in the recently released NSGA report “The Sporting
Reed Pike Joins SCOTT USA
SCOTT USA has hired Reed Pike as Sales Manager for the Colorado, Minnesota and Ohio territories. With over 30 years experience Reed started in the cycling industry working retail in the San Francisco area. After working for Schwinn as a sales rep in South
Columbia Hires New UK and Ireland Regional Mgr.
Columbia Sportswear International, AG, has changed its UK and Ireland management team. Effective the end of June, Paul Hayes will assume the position of Regional Manager for the UK and Ireland, where he will assume responsibility for the management of all
Deuter Grows and Restructures
With well over 40% new growth at Deuter this brings with it new in house roles. John Herron has been the organizing force behind customer service and shipping will take on the role of Marketing and Promotions. He will work in tandem with What's UP PR
Ski Tops Brings in New Director of Sales and Marketing
Continued growth , distribution and an expanding sales force has prompted Gary Supple, US Manager of SKI TOPS USA, to hire Dominic A. Chenelia, as Director of Sales and Marketing for the CHAOS and MOON SHADOW headwear brands. Chenelia joined the company
NYSE Warns Huffy About De-Listing
Huffy Corporation has received an early warning letter from the New York Stock Exchange indicating that with the recent decline in market capitalization and the anticipated significant loss in the first quarter of 2004, the Corporation could fall below th
Lowe Alpine and Asolo Consolidate In NH
Lowe Alpine Systems will reorganize its American operations and relocate its brand management, sales and marketing functions to New Hampshire, effective August 1, 2004. These operations will be combined with those of Asolo USA. Geoff O’Keeffe and Gareth R
Canadian Retailers Honored
Retail Council of Canada paid tribute to leaders in the retail industry at its ninth annual Excellence in Retailing Awards dinner. Wayne Sales, President and CEO of Canadian Tire Corporation, accepted the Distinguished Canadian Retailer of the Year award.
VauDe Taps Kurtzweg to Strengthen Apparel Segment
Kenneth Kurtzweg will join VauDe as Brand Manager of Apparel. The newly established position oversees the entire Apparel Product Division. VauDe has a goal to expand its competence in the Apparel segment which historically contributes up to 50% of overall
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