Theodore (Ted) G. Robinson, a past president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, died Sunday March 2, 2008 at his home in Laguna Beach, CA after a 10 month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 84…
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Thomas J. Ryan
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Long Lines, Solid Sales Reported at Canoecopia…
Vendors reported brisk sales and no credit problems at this weekend’s Canoecopia event in Madison, Wisc. On March 7-9 paddling enthusiasts across the Midwest and Canada made their annual pilgrimage to the show, which kicks off a series of consumer paddlin
Crocs Repeats: We Don’t Sell to Costco…
Crocs, Inc. reiterated that it is not selling, never has sold and does not plan to sell its Crocs branded merchandise to Costco Wholesale Corp. But, such emphatic statements do not mean Costco can’t sell Crocs. The retailer said Wednesday that its access
Dorel Anticipates Earnings Dip…
Dorel Industries Inc., said revenue rose 2.3% for the year ended Dec. 30, 2007 to $1.81 billion, as compared to prior year's revenue of $1.77 billion. Dorel, which owns Pacific Cycle and acquired Cannondale Bicycle Corp. last month, said earnings per
LL Bean 2007 Sales Grow 5.5%…
L.L.Bean reported sales in its fiscal year ended February 24 reached $1.62 billion, a 5.5% increase over 2006. The company also announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash award of 5% of annual pay to eligible employees, a payout of approximatel
From Containers to Resins, Jarden is Saving at K2…
Jarden Corp. is on track to cut $29 million in costs in 2008 thanks largely to cost savings it has identified at K2. That cost cutting, moreover, may even bring assembly or manufacturing jobs back to Mexico or the United States…
SIA: Import Duties Could Double Under Proposal…
The SnowSports Industries Association (SIA) said a proposed change to federal regulations on how goods are valued when bought could double duties on many goods imported by its members…
Fila Announces New Agreement for EMEA Region
Fila said it completed the sale of the subsidiaries comprising Fila's European, Middle East, African and Indian businesses to the European based management team and has entered into a long-term license for the Fila brand in the EMEA region. The manag
Foot Locker Q4 Net Tumbles 61% Before Charges
Foot Locker, Inc. reported net earnings in the fourth quarter fell 23% to $87 million, or 56 cents a share, from $113 million, or 72 cents, a year ago. Income from continuing operations dropped 21.8% to $86 million, or 55 cents a share, this year as compa
Timberland Increases Stock Buyback Program
The Timberland Co. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an additional six million shares of the company's Class A Common Stock. This additional program supplements the company's current six million share a
Dussault Apparel to Acquire Dayton Boots
Dussault Apparel, Inc. has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire Vancouver's legendary Dayton Boots Enterprises, Inc. Dayton, which sells shoes and boots through retailers across Canada, has been led since February 2007 by CEO Stephen Enca
Report: Callaway Splits with Ad Agency
Callaway Golf has split with its ad agency, WPP Group's Y&R, according to Adweek. The trade magazine also said that earlier this year, director of marketing Scott White left Callaway to join competitor TaylorMade…
L.L. Bean 2007 Sales Advance 5.5%
L.L.Bean reported sales in its fiscal year ended February 24 reached $1.62 billion, a 5.5% increase over 2006. The company also announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash award of 5% of annual pay to eligible employees, a payout of approximatel
Orvis to Support Teton Creek Restoration Project
As part of a year-long campaign to raise funds for Yellowstone cutthroat trout habitat restoration on Teton Creek in southern Idaho, Teton River's (FTR) Teton Creek Restoration Project is being featured on a full page in the Orvis spring and summer f
Stein Mart’s Comps Tumble 10.4%
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable-store sales fell 10.4% during February. Total sales declined 7.8% to $96.1 million from $104.3 million…
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