The United States Indoor Soccer Association announced an alliance with national retailer Sporting Essentials for athletic apparel and equipment. Under the arrangement, USIndoor members without an existing retail store can easily have one, and those having
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Hayes Will Not Run For Re-Election to Nike Board
In an SEC release, Nike, Inc. stated that Delbert J. Hayes, a director of the company, notified Nike of his decision not to stand for re-election as a director at the company's 2005 annual meeting of shareholders. His decision was not “the result of
Women’s Apparel Merchandising Manager — Activa
Activa, a direct retailer of women’s fitness wear is looking for a creative, energetic Women's Apparel Merchandising Manager with apparel buying experience, a great sense of style, and a love for fitness. You will plan and merchandise a produc
Director of Sales — the program*
the program* is seeking a dynamic leader to drive sales to the next level. If you are experienced in sales management and a dedicated believer in the program’s* brands (Forum, Jeenyus, Foursquare, Special Blend), this could be your dream job! Thi
Retail Merchandising Manager — Road Runner Sports
Road Runner Sports, the World's Largest Running Store, has an outstanding opportunity for YOU as the Retail Merchandising Manager for our entire Retail Division. We're growing and you can make history in this brand new position. Working w
Centerstone Tech Launches iVendix
CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an internationally recognized developer of Web-based sales order management software for manufacturers of sporting goods, recreation products, apparel, and footwear selling through specialty retailers, announced the availab
Gander Mountain Launches Travel Company
Gander Mountain has launched its own full-service travel company, Outdoor Expeditions, offering a wide range of domestic and international fishing and hunting trips. Outdoor Expeditions existed for 17 years prior to partnering with Gander Mountain as Jay
SEW Goes One-On-One with… Spalding’s Scott Creelman
Each month, Sports Executive Weekly will go One-On-One with a key executive that is seen as a driving force for the future of the sporting goods, athletic footwear and/or athletic apparel markets.
This month, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Sco
Recall: Shakespeare Children’s Fishing Kits
Shakespeare’s Fishing Tackle Division has recalled 438,000 Children's Fishing Kits The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. The company warns that lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Th
Recall: Razor USA Electric Scooters
Razor USA has recalled about 246,000 electric scooters due to a weld which can break, causing the handlebar to detach from the scooter. Razor USA has received 261 reports of handlebar welds breaking or bending with reports of 16 injuries. This recall repa
Recall: Fisher-Price Scooters/Mini Bikes
In a separate recall, Fisher-Price is recalling its Power Wheels Lightning PAC Scooters and Power Wheels MX3 Mini Bikes. Roughly 29,000 scooters and 5,000 mini bikes are affected by the recall. If tires are over-inflated, the plastic rim within the wheel
Backpacker’s Pantry Doubles Capacity…
Backpacker’s Pantry is increasing production to keep up with its current 2005 demand. The company stated that manufacturing ready-to-eat gourmet meals leaves very little room for error. The labor and equipment involved in keeping up with the demand has ca
Confluence Shuts Down Trinity Facility
Confluence will consolidate all operations, sales, marketing, finance, and manufacturing into the Easley, South Carolina facility recently acquired from Watermark. As a result, Confluence will cease operation and close its Trinity facility on or about Aug
OIA Comments on BLM; OIF’s New GAA
The Bureau of Land Management issued four different options for a new Resource Management Plan for the Vernal Field Office area in Utah, an area that OIA has been watching closely due to its wilderness and recreation areas under threat of oil and gas deve
Retail Sector Q1 Profits Hurt by Integration, Inventory Liquidation…
At first glance it would appear that retailers tracked in The B.O.S.S Report quarterly analysis had a tough first quarter on the profit line as the sector as a whole fell to a loss versus a profit in the year-ago period. The impact of acquisitions
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