Aldila Sees 79% Q3 Sales Jump Carry Income Up 15.2%

Aldila, Inc. reported net sales of $19.3 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005, a 79% increase from net sales of $10.8 million for last year's third quarter. The company reported net income of $3.8 million, or 68 cents per fully dilu

Nordica Partners WIth Go Fast Energy Drinks

Nordica USA and Go Fast announced their partnership for the 2005 – 2006 ski season. Go Fast will supply Nordica representatives with energy drinks to keep ski shop employees fueled for the busy selling season. Additionally, Go Fast will be supplying sampl

Wolverine Promotes Two, Adds Responsibilities to One

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced key promotions and organizational changes including promoting Gordon Baird to president of the Heritage Brands Group and Ted Gedra to president of the Wolverine Footwear Group. Wolverine also announced that Stephen L.

Hibbett Renews Credit Facilities

Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. renewed its unsecured credit facilities through November 2006 with AmSouth Bank for a maximum of $15.0 million and with Bank of America, N.A., for a maximum of $10.0 million. The credit agreements take the form of two master n

Brown Shoe Appoints SVP-Corporate Real Estate

Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced the appointment of David G. Krueger to SVP-corporate real estate. In his new role, Krueger will grow and manage Brown Shoe’s real estate portfolio of more than 1,300 retail locations throughout the United States, Canada,

Wolverine Appoints Krueger as COO

Wolverine World Wide announced the naming of Blake W. Krueger as president and COO. Mr. Krueger has served as an executive vice president and officer of the company for 10 years with responsibilities for the human resources, retail, business development,

Paddlesports Retailers Show Optimism in Pre-Season…

After coming off of a strong season last year, paddlesports retailers seem to be stocking up for another year of heavy activity, which should translate into some healthy organic growth for the industry as a whole. Preliminary reports from most vendors are

Lafuma Sees Flat Profits on Oxbow Integration…

While Lafuma sales were up by 12.3% for the 2005 fiscal year to €202.0 million ($257.0 mm) compared €180.0 million ($219.1 mm), much of the growth stemmed from the fourth quarter acquisition of Oxbow, the French lifestyle surf company. Organic sales were

Confluence Ramps up Production…

Confluence plans to significantly increase its workforce over the next four months by adding manufacturing and middle management positions. The company plans on adding between 200 and 400 employees at its Easley, S.C. facility over the next four months, p

GT Targets IBDs with New Focus…

GT Bicycles is transitioning to an IBD-only distribution strategy, beginning with its 2006 model year products. Earlier in 2005, Pacific Cycle and Performance Bicycle stores announced a partnership, enabling GT to bring a more concentrated emphasis to the