Quiksilver, Inc. reported that Robert McKnight has resumed his role as president of Quiksilver, Inc. and remains both chairman of the board and CEO. Additionally, Bernard Mariette resigned from his position as president and as a director of the company in
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Polarpak Partners with Oakley and Ogio
Polarpak has partnered with Oakley and Ogio for 2008. Polarpak will supply its patented and patent pending MOFLOW pressurized bladders in one model for Oakley’s hydration packs and another model for Ogio’s new surf duffel bag collection…
Nautilus to Move Winnipeg Call Center to Vancouver
Nautilus, Inc. will consolidate direct sales call centers serving North America, resulting in the transition of a call center in Winnipeg to the company's headquarters in Vancouver, Wash. The transition will eliminate about 40 positions in Winnipeg a
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Shifts Schedule By a Day
Following recommendations from manufacturers due to a tight move-in schedule, Outdoor Retailer has changed the dates of the upcoming Outdoor Retailer Summer Market from Thursday, Aug. 7 to Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008 to Friday, Aug. 8 to Monday, Aug. 11, 2008..
Wolverine Adds Gerber to Board of Directors
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. appointed William K. Gerber to the company's Board of Directors. Mr. Gerber has not been appointed to serve on any committees of the company's Board of Directors…
Shirts and Skins Expands into New Headquarters
Shirts & Skins, Inc. (S&S) plans to move its corporate office/warehouse to Tualatin, Oregon, a suburb of Portland, in Mid-February of 2008. The new building will be approximately 15 miles from its current location in Beaverton, OR…
Nike Adds VP of Footwear Design
Nike, Inc. has named Peter Hudson as VP of footwear design, responsible for inspiring, directing, and developing Global Footwear Design for the Nike brand. He will report to Sandy Bodecker, Nike’s VP of global design and Eric Sprunk, Nike’s VP of global f
Kellwood/Sun Capital Offer Appears Likely
Kellwood Company has entered into a merger agreement with Sun Capital providing for a prompt merger if Sun Capital's tender offer is successful on February 12, 2008, and upon the closing of the tender offer Sun Capital owns a majority of the company&
Sport-Haley Swings to Net Profit on 5% Sales Gain
Sport-Haley, Inc. reported fiscal second quarter net sales of fashion apparel, for the period ended December 31, 2007, increased 5% to $4.4 million from $4.2 million for the comparable three-month period in the prior fiscal year. Net sales of Top-Flite br
ASICS Sees Nine-Month Revenue Jump 16.7%; Names President
ASICS Corp. reported 16.7% revenue growth for the first nine months of the year to ¥166.01 billion ($1.42 bn) from ¥142.21 billion ($1.23 bn) for the year-ago period. The company saw strong operating income growth of 14.9% to ¥19.15 billion ($163.5 mm), b
Costco Reports 7% Rise in January Comps
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported an 11% increase in net sales for the four weeks of fiscal January to $5.11 billion from $4.62 billion in the same four-week period last year. Comparable store sales increased 7% for the month…
Stage Stores January Comps Inch Up 1.0%
Stage Stores, Inc. reported total sales for this year’s four-week January period were $82.1 million vs. $99.5 million for last year’s five-week January period. Excluding last January’s fifth week sales of $21.4 million, the company achieved an overall sal
Luxottica Expects to Exceed €6.1 billion by 2009
Luxottica Group S.p.A. expects to exceed €6.1 billion in consolidated sales for fiscal year 2009, assuming an average exchange rate of 1 euro = US$1.45, reflecting an increase of 27% at constant exchange rates from fiscal year 2007. Consolidated sales for
Turner PR Names Senior Director for NYC
Turner Public Relations, Inc. has added LoriBeth Slosek as senior director in its New York headquarters and showroom. In her new position, Slosek will lead accounts for the consumer lifestyle product team working with internationally recognized brands in
Callaway to Produce St Andrews Links Accessories
Callaway Golf has agreed to a five-year worldwide license with St Andrews Links to develop a dual branded range of golf accessories. The partnership, brokered by Copyright Promotions Sport on behalf of St Andrews Links, will allow the world famous St Andr
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