After more than three years and literally hundreds of projects executed, Factory Design Labs and SnowSports Industries America (SIA) have terminated their relationship. Factory designed and produced SIA's “Intelligent Partner” brand platform, corpora
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Allyance Helps Raise Funds for Boarding for Breast Cancer
The Allyance Mountain Team made an assault on Killington’ this past weekend, to support the Boarding For Breast Cancer events. Spring-like conditions and a strong, supportive crowd made the evening RailJam a success and the contributions of 10 very eligl
GBMI Names Ward as SVP of Operations
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. appointed Sam Ward to Senior Vice President of Operations. In this position, Mr. Ward will be responsible for leading the global operations strategy and will continue to improve the efficiencies in all operation and technology
Zumiez Posts 20.7% Q4 Comp Sales Gain
Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for the fourth quarter increased 42.3% to $75.4 million from $53.0 million in the year-ago quarter. The company posted net income for the quarter of $6.8 million or 47 cents per diluted share versus net income of $4.2
Under Armour Makes Changes to Management Team
Under Armour, Inc. promoted Wayne Marino to Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer. In addition, William Kraus was named Senior Vice President of Marketing; Richard Zielinski was appointed as Vice President, Technical Services. Tony O'Neill
Footstar Changes Stock Symbol
Following the company's emergence from Chapter 11 last month, Footstar, Inc. is now trading on the Pink Sheets under the symbol FTAR. The company’s stock formerly traded under the symbol FTSTQ…
NRF: February Sales Up Over Last Year; Can’t Match Last Month
While month-to-month comparisons were tough on retailers, the cooler weather did not hamper year-over-year gains. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail industry sales for February (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaura
West North Central States Sees Sales Growth Outpace U.S. as a Whole
In the West North Central states (MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS), sales at sporting goods sales outgrew the total for the U.S. as a whole by 10.9 percentage points for the period stretching from the 1997 Census to 2002. For the region, sales grew 34.4% from
Golfsmith Hopes to Raise $115 Million in IPO
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc., has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock through which the company estimates raising $115 million. The co
Globe Int’l Posts 9.5% H1 Sales Decrease
Globe International reported a 9.5% decrease in sales for the fiscal first half to A$98.3 million ($73.9 mm) from A$108.6 million ($79.7 mm) during last year's first half. The company saw EBITDA for the first half decrease 83.1% to A$1.2 million ($0
Stride Rite Solidifies Saucony and Hind Management…
The Stride Rite Corp. shuffled the deck at its Hind and Saucony subsidiaries this past week, enhancing the top management structure and the design department. At Hind, Todd Dalhausser was appointed general manager. He will report to Richie Woodworth, pre
Cutter and Buck Greets New Faces with Strong Q3…
In a conference call discussing Cutter & Buck’s third quarter, the company welcomed its new CEO Ernie Johnson and its new president, Kaia Akre. Both are replacing the recently retired CEO and president, Tom Wyatt. It was handshakes all around as the new m
Callaway Apparel Helps Ashworth Post 11% Q1 Sales Gain…
For the fiscal first quarter of 2006, Ashworth saw total sales increase 11% over the prior year quarter. Sales of Ashworth branded merchandise increased 3.5% to $20 million, while Callaway Golf apparel increased 23% over last year’s first quarter to $10.6
SnowSports Retail Results Remain Strong Through January…
In spite of tough weather conditions throughout much of the Northeast, SnowSports sales remained strong thanks to a healthy early season and near-perfect conditions in the Western states. However, January sales for the industry did lag behind last year at
U.S. and China Increase Anti-Counterfeiting Laws…
As more manufacturing of footwear and apparel in the Bicycle, Outdoor, and SnowSports industries moves off-shore, the costs of protecting trademarks and intellectual increases. Many manufacturers are facing growing counterfeiting problems, including Timbe
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