Lew Shapiro and the Cross America Investors Clubs recently sent a letter to Quiksilver demanding, as shareholders, the resignation of Mr. Bernard Mariette and any employees appointed by him. The letter also demanded that Quiksilver sell the Rossignol busi
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Canoecopia Continues the Tradition in 2007
On Friday, March 2nd, a late winter storm dumped more than a foot of snow across much of the Midwest. Seven days later, on the first day of Rutabaga’s 26th annual Canoecopia show in Madison, WI, the temperatures reached 50 degrees. Even Mother Nature coo
Polartec Moves on Towards Next Phase of Growth
Polartec, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysalis Capital Partners, has completed the acquisition of the assets of Malden Mills Industries, Inc. Polartec, LLC will now move forward as an independent company and continue all manufacturing operations at
Eddie Bauer Posts Q4 Profit
Eddie Bauer Holdings netted a profit of $63.2 million, or $2.11 per share, in the fourth quarter compared to a net loss of $12.8 million, or 43 cents, in the fourth quarter of 2005. Revenues increased 1.5% to $381.9 million from $376.4 million a year ago,
American Rec Sees Operational Improvements in Q4
Kellwood Co. said its Other Soft Goods division, which includes American Recreation, “continued to produce excellent results” in the fourth quarter of 2006 achieving a 9% increase in sales to $84.5 million. Other Softgoods includes the American Recreation
SIA.08 Dates Overlap with ISPO
The SIA.08 SnowSports Trade Show will begin on Tuesday, January 29 and end on Friday, February 1. In addition, the SIA.08 Show will be the final stop on the proverbial January trade show circuit, which includes national/international shows such as Action
Pony Names Kevin Wulff its CEO
Pony International LLC (Pony) announced the appointment of Kevin Wulff as its Chief Executive Officer…
New Balance Appoints New EMEA Managing Director
New Balance announced the appointment of Jonathan Ram to Managing Director — Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) effective April 1st. In his new position, Ram will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s EMEA operations. Ram previously served as
Reebok Signs on as Sponsor of Peachtree
Reebok International has reached a multi-year agreement to serve as the official footwear and apparel sponsor of the world’s largest 10K, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race…
PETsMart Exec to Become Dick’s CFO
Dick's Sporting Goods said Timothy Kullman will join the company in April as SVP and CFO. Kullman succeeds Michael Hines, who is resigning at the end of March as announced in November, 2006…
Sport Chalet Announces Retirement of Norbert Olberz
Sport Chalet Inc. announced that Norbert Olberz, founder and chairman emeritus, has retired from the board of directors. Olberz founded the Los Angeles-based chain in 1959…
Enyce Enters Juniors/Girls Footwear License
Enyce has reached an agreement in principle with Gina Group LLC to manufacture juniors and girls footwear and hosiery under the Enyce brand name.
THOR-LO Sponsors The Breast Cancer 3-Day
THOR-LO Inc. has become the newest official sponsor of The Breast Cancer 3-Day benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust…
Anvil Knitwear Launches Organic T-shirts
Anvil Knitwear, a major supplier to the imprintable T-shirt industry, announced the launch of its affordable 100% organic cotton tee shirts. AnvilOrganic tee shirts are available in ten colors in sizes XS through 4XL…
Easton Sports Premieres on The Futures Channel
Easton Sports makes an appearance on The Futures Channel’s latest mini-documentary entitled “Testing Bats.” The Futures Channel, which produces videos and DVDs to aid teachers in classrooms, went to Easton Sport's R&D Lab in Van Nuys, California to w
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