Fischer Sports has completed its move to a new office in Auburn, NH. The new building is twice the size of their old office in Concord with 7960 sq. ft. of office space and 23520 sq. ft. of warehouse space. Fischer managed to move into the new place and
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Genesco Will Restate Earnings Based on Review of Accounting
Genesco Inc. announced that upon completion of its review of its accounting for retail store leases, it expects to revise previously reported fourth quarter and fiscal 2005 results and to issue restated consolidated financial statements for the fiscal yea
Schutt Sports Launches a New Website
Schutt Sports, the 2004 Sporting Goods Business Equipment Supplier of the Year, is introducing a new look to their website, www.schuttsports.com. The new website is aimed at giving customers easier navigation, more detailed product information, and a gre
Nordica Creates New Marketing Team
Nordica announced a new marketing team with Andy Hare as the product marketing manager, Willy Booker as the ski product and promotions manager, Wendy Reger as the marketing communications manager and Matthew Knittle as the Race Sales and Service Manager..
TKO Appoints Wayne Righter to President of Sales — BONGO Jeans
TKO Apparel Inc., announced the appointment of Wayne Righter as president of sales for BONGO(R) Jeans. Mr. Righter brings with him over ten years of experience in Womenswear, Menswear and Junior denim divisions. Mr. Righter joins the company from Tommy H
Mossimo Q4 Earnings Down 9.2% on 6.6% Sales Gain
Mossimo, Inc. reported fourth quarter 2004 net revenues of $3.2 million compared to $3.0 million for the same period last year. The company reported fourth quarter net earnings of $629,000 compared to net earnings of $693,000 for the same period last year
Sales at Finish Line Jump 18% for the Quarter and Year
The Finish Line, Inc. reported that net sales increased 18% to $361.4 million for fourth quarter ended February 26, 2005 compared to $305.3 million for the year-ago period. Comparable store net sales increased 8% for Q4 on top of a 19% increase reported f
Russell Signs Agreement With CIAA…
The Russell Corporation has signed an agreement to be the exclusive provider of athletic apparel, team uniforms, balls, and sports equipment to all 12 member schools of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the oldest of the Historicall
Johnson Outdoors to Remain a Public Company
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced that the company did not receive the supermajority vote of shareholders as required under Wisconsin law for approval at today's special meeting…
China Grows Bicycle Factory Capacity…
The China Economic News Service is reporting that all three of Taiwan’s largest bicycle manufacturers are planning on expanding their production capacity in mainland China in 2005. Giant, Merida, and Ideal Bike Corp. all recorded record years for sales a
Looking for a Chair as the Music Stops…
Several Specialty Outdoor brands played a game of musical chairs last week with a number of top executive moves to bolster their teams. It seems that Yakima, Thule, Kelty, Mountainsmith, and Lowe Alpine have all been switching employees in one form or an
Angel Martinez Finds a New Seat Close to Home…
Perhaps the most notable executive move last week involved the news that Angel Martinez, who has been CEO of Keen Footwear since the brand launched in 2003, will be vacating his position at Keen for the CEO position at Deckers, Inc…
VF Corp. Expands Outdoor Coalition with Another Action Sports Acquisition…
VF Corp., parent to The North Face, Jansport, Vans, and Eastpak brands, among others, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Reef Holdings Corporation. Reef is currently owned by an investor group led by majority shareholder Swander Pace Capital.
The New Green Fiscal Conservative: An Industry Perspective
A recent article in The Economist notes that conservatives view environmental issues in much the same way liberals view defense issues, they’re just not comfortable with them. While there are a growing number of environmental conservatives, this attitude
Obituary: George W. Schneider, 82
George W. Schneider, LaCrosse Footwear's chairman of the board for 23 years, passed away on Friday, March 18, after a brief illness. He was 82 years old…
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