In the first four months of fiscal 2009, the worldwide economic crisis had a massive impact on the performance of the Conzzeta Group as a whole, but the company’s subsidiary, Mammut Sports Group, reported a strong sales gains…
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New Balance Campaign Highlights Domestic Manufacturing
New Balance launched a national celebration of its domestic manufacturing workforce through an online documentary and awareness campaign, including print, radio and online advertising. New Balance in its statement also revealed that its 2008 worldwide sal
Robbery at Black Diamond’s Offices
Black Diamond Equipment's offices in Salt Lake City was robbed apparently a man who believed the company sold diamonds. According to a report on KSL Radio in Utah, Salt Lake County sheriff's deputies said the robber entered the company's of
Kayland Partners With Eastern Outdoor Sales
Kayland has hired Eastern Outdoor Sales (EOS) to represent its footwear line in the southeast. EOS owner Allyn Morton and his sales team are charged with growing the business in the area…
Outdoor Industry Breakfast: Performing in a Hurly-Burly World
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will present “Performing in a Hurly-Burly World” at the Industry Breakfast Tuesday, July 21 from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. at the Downtown Marriott. Carr Hagerman, Chief Creative Officer for Ontend Creative Partners, Mick Lunzer,
Delta Apparel’s Humphreys Becomes Chairman
Delta Apparel, Inc., the parent of M.J. Soffe, elected Robert W. Humphreys to serve as the company’s chairman of the board, effective immediately. Humphreys will continue as Delta Apparel, Inc.’s president and CEO. He succeeds E. Erwin Maddrey, II, who ha
Sage Island Adds to Staff
Integrated marketing agency Sage Island has added four full-time employees to its team. Kari Keller joined Sage Island as an Internet Marketing Specialist, Chris Curry has joined the Account Management team at Sage Island, Christopher Campbell joined Sage
New Survey Claims Media Reports of BPA-Related Health Risks Unsupported
A survey recently released by the Statistical Assessment Service (STATS) at George Mason University found that media reports of alleged health risks associated with the chemical BPA were seriously misleading and accuses those reports of causing “unnecessa
Accell Group Expands in Finland with Hellberg Acquisition
Accell Group NV agreed to acquire all the shares in Raul Hellberg Oy and affiliated companies (‘Hellberg’). Hellberg is active in the market for bicycles, bicycle parts and accessories and has its head offices in Helsinki, Finland…
Callaway Golf Completes $140mm Stock Offering
Callaway Golf Co. completed its private offering of $140 million in preferred stock. The company privately placed 1.25 million shares of 7.5 percent series B convertible preferred stock as well as 150,000 additional shares of preferred stock to cover over
Wrangler Footwear Line to Debut at Kmart
The Wrangler brand, which is owned by VF Corp., introduced a new footwear line, exclusively at Kmart. The line includes sandals, casual shoes and work and hiking boots for men…
K2 Sports Names North America Sales and Marketing Chief
K2 Sports said Louis Boudreault has been appointed VP of sales and marketing for the North American region. In this capacity Boudreault is responsible for the domestic sales and local marketing initiatives in both Canada and the United States for the K2 S
OR Summer Market Attendees May Exceed Last Year
Outdoor Retailer's organizers said attendee registration numbers for the 2009 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show, held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, July 21-24, 2009, are meeting benchmarks from this time last year. I
Rocky Brands Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan
Rocky Brands, Inc. has adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan designed to assure shareholders fair value in the event of a future unsolicited takeover attempt. The company added that the plan was not adopted in response to any attempt to acquire the company an
Signature Eyewear Q2 Sales Dip 9%
Signature Eyewear, which makes Cutter & Buck eyewear, reported net income of $216,000, or 3 cents a share, on net sales of $6.1 million for the first quarter ended April 30, 2009. This compares to net income of $212,000, or 3 cents, on net sales of $6.7 m
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