During the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, Accell Group N.V. plans to announce that a further growth in turnover and profit is expected for 2010…
Author: Thomas J. Ryan
Thomas J. Ryan
Senior Business Editor | SGB Media
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PUMA to Become Carbon Neutral in 2010
PUMA said will completely offset its own global CO2 emissions in 2010 to become the first carbon neutral company within the sportlifestyle industry. In addition, PUMA will offset emissions deriving from international travel of the PUMA-sponsored national
Klymit Goes Global by Entering Scandinavian Marketplace
Klymit, the outdoor technology company, announced a distributor partnership with GEAR AB for Klymit products into the Swedish market…
Coalition Kicks Off First National Outdoor Youth Summit and Festival
On the heels of American's Great Outdoor initiative launched by President Obama and in celebration of Earth Day 2010; Outdoor Foundation announced 'Outdoor Nation Youth Summit and Festival' presented by The North Face, in partnership with B
Under Armour Names Henry Stafford as SVP, Apparel
Under Armour announced that Henry Stafford will join the company as senior vice president, apparel in June 2010. Stafford has extensive experience in the apparel industry, which includes top positions with American Eagle Outfitters and Old Navy…
Edwin Watt’s Shops to Open in Sears
Sears Holdings Corp. signed an agreement with Edwin Watts Golf Shops LLC to operate 12 golf shops inside Sears stores. The shops, ranging from 2,700 to 3,000 square feet, will be located near Sears electronics, tools and sporting goods department…
Adidas Hikes Fiscal Year Guidance on Q1 Improvement
Adidas Group said its preliminary results for the first quarter showed a 4% gain in sales and significant improvement in profitability. The better-than-expected results prompted Adidas to lift its full-year profit outlook…
Lafuma’s America Business Sees Gains
The Lafuma Group America closed its first half of the fiscal year at the end of March and is seeing a 35% growth for the 09/10 fiscal year, according to its parent Lafuma Group. Particularly strong performances in the Fall/Winter '10 pre-season selli
Decker’s Profits Soar 45% in Q1
Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported sales rose 16.2% in the first quarter to $155.9 million versus $134.2 million last year. Earnings jumped 45% to $18 million, or $1.37 a share, from $12.3 million, or 93 cents, a year ago. UGG brand sales increased 14.2% to $
Sole Technology Sees 14% Drop in Carbon Footprint in 2009
Sole Technology, the maker of etnies, éS, Emerica, ThirtyTwo and Altamont, said it is one step closer to its goal of becoming a carbon neutral company by 2020, announcing a 14% decrease in its carbon footprint over the course of one year, in 2009, throug
Dick’s SG’s National Runner’s Month Launches Website
Dick's Sporting Goods National Runners' Month announced the launch of its website, www.nationalrunnersmonth.com, which will serve as the online hub of information, discounts, and social media for the company's major running initiative sched
Zappos.com to Broadcast All Hands Meeting
Zappos.com that for the first time in the company's history, they will allow the world an opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at the Zappos culture in full swing as they livestream its quarterly All Hands Meeting…
Skechers to Produce Direct-to-DVD Kids Movies
Skechers is developing two direct-to-DVD cartoon features, entitled “Hydee and the Hy-top” and “Twinkle Toes.” The move follows its subsidiary Skechers Entertainment's deal to produce its first animated-series, “Zevo-3.”…
GSI Commerce Appoints President of GSI Media
GSI Commerce Inc. announced that Stephen Denton has joined the company as president of GSI Media, Inc., where he will oversee the operations and strategic direction of the company. The Pepperjam affiliate network, acquired by GSI last year, will operate u
Bass Pro Unveils Video Game Website
In preparation for the upcoming release of Bass Pro Shops: The Hunt, Griffin International and Bass Pro Shops revealed a new website for The Hunt (http://www.thehuntgame.com)…