ExOfficio promoted Steve Talacki to director of sales. Talacki has been an integral member of the ExOfficio sales team since 2005. Talacki began his career at ExOfficio as a Sales Administrator and most recently excelled as ExOfficio's Global Busines
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Thomas J. Ryan
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Mountain Equipment Co-op Introduces MEC bikes
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) unveiled its inaugural line of bicycles, online at www.mec.ca/bikes. The move reflects the co-op's ongoing efforts to respond to its members' needs and signals another step by the outdoor retailer to encourage Cana
Cabela’s Sells Wild Wings
Cabela's Inc. announced the sale of its wildlife-art division, Wild Wings, LLC, to RDE Acquisition Company, LLC, which is owned by a former executive officer of Wild Wings. The closing of the sale took place on Oct. 30, 2009…
Sport Supply Q1 Sales Increase 5.3%, Raises FY10 EPS
Sport Supply Group reported sales rose 5.3% in the first quarter ended Sept. 30, to $77.5 million from $73.6 million. Earnings were basically flat at $5 million though earnings per share improved to 37 cents from 35 cents due to fewer shares outstanding.
OIA: September Outdoor Sales Down; Strong Equipment Sales at Specialty
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* declined 4% compared to last September, moving from $350M to $336M, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report. Sele
Sport Chalet’s Q2 Sales Drop 7.9%; EBITDA Well Above Covenant Requirements
Sport Chalet, Inc. reported sales in the second quarter ended Sept. 27 decreased 7.9% to $88.8 million from $96.5 million a year ago as same-store sales decreased 12.4%. But the company noted that for the first half of fiscal 2010, it achieved EBITDA of $
Badger Sport Acquires Pro-Line Athletic
Badger Sport, of Statesville, NC, announced the purchase of Pro-Line Athletic, Fort Worth, TX. Terms were not disclosed. In a statement, Jerry Carr, President & Owner of Badger Sport, said, “Pro-Line is a great fit for Badger Sport. It has been our goal t
Finish Line Donates 92,500 Shoes
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that through its “Sole Destination” program, approximately 92,500 pairs of gently used shoes will be donated to Soles4Souls, a charitable organization that distributes shoes free of charge to people in need throughout the w
IV Gear Licenses Coppertone Brand for Headwear
Thanks to a new licensing agreement with Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, the IV Gear division of InnoVision will be introducing a line of sun-protective headwear under the Coppertone brand. Initially, IV Gear will introduce 23 styles ranging from buc
New Balance Names New Sandal Licensee
New Balance announced that Boston-based KLONE LAB, LLC will be their U.S. licen sing partner for sandals and slides effective January 2010. The KLONE LAB, LLC team brings more than 39 years of footwear experience to the partnership with brands like adidas
Deuter Names Dir. of Sales/Marketing
Deuter, makers of multi-use packs, announced the hiring of Christian Mason as director of sales and marketing. Mason comes to Deuter USA from Petzl America, where he most recently managed the headlamp division for the vertical and headlamp equipment manuf
GoLite Appoints OutsidePR to Manage Public Relations and Social Media
GoLite, the manufacturer of outdoor apparel and equipment, has retained San Francisco-based OutsidePR to manage all public relations and social media efforts. The agency will work with GoLite’s marketing team to help communicate the company’s
Canada Goose Partners with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
Canada Goose, the Canadian manufacturer of down-insulated outerwear, has partnered with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a leader in the global hospitality industry, for a global contract that will include the development and manufacturing of exclusive Canada G
HD Spex Eyewear Brand Gains Equity Investment
Fireman Capital Partners, an investment group led by former Reebok CEO Paul Fireman, said it has made an investment in Pilla Inc., a company formerly known as HD Spex, that specializes in enhanced vision products for athletes such as marksmen and shooters
R.G. Barry Doubles Quarterly Profit
R.G. Barry Corp. more than doubled its first-quarter profit to $2.27 million, or 21 cents a share, in the three months ended Sept. 26 from $1.1 million, or 10 cents, a year ago. Revenue grew 14.9% to $29.4 million from $25.6 million last year…
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