Win Hanverky Ties ’08 Growth to Chinese Market

Hong Kong-based apparel maker, distributor and retailer Win Hanverky is shifting its focus away from a stagnant U.S. economy and toward China in 2008. At the same time, the company will focus productivity efforts on its Vietnamese manufacturing operations

$54M Goes to Preserving Working Forests

Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell today announced the award of $54 million in grants today to permanently protect 35 working forests across 32 states. The Forest Legacy Program is the only federal grant program focused
on the permanent protection of im

InGemie Honored by Snowsports Writers

The North American Snowsports Journalists Association has chosen long-time SnowSports Industries America (SIA) president David Ingemie as the winner of its Carson White-Golden Quill Award. The award, named after the group’s first president, honors an indi

Skullcandy Names VP of Finance

Skullcandy added Scot Carlson as vice president of finance. Carlson comes to Skullcandy with a solid history at Black Diamond outdoor equipment, adding welcomed industry expertise to Skullcandy’s core business development…

Li and Fung U.S. Revenues Pass $1 Billion in 2007…

Li & Fung reported its U.S. business passed the $1 billion mark in 2007, achieving the company’s three-year plan. Overall, the company saw turnover of HK$92.5 billion ($11.85 bn) for the year, growth of 36% from 2006, and the largest turnover growth since

Mizuno Appoints VP of Sales for Running

Mizuno USA, Inc. has tapped Dave Lambert to take on the role of VP of sales for its Running Division. Lambert is a 10-year veteran of Mizuno, joining the company in 1998 as a territory manager. In 2000, Lambert was promoted to sales manager, where he co

Li and Fung Reports 36% Revenue Jump in 2007

Hong Kong-based global consumer goods exporter Li & Fung Limited reported strong annual results for 2007, well-exceeding the 2005-2007 Three-Year Plan target. At the same time, the company announced its new 2008-2010 Three-Year Plan target of achieving a

NBA Reports Top Ten Jerseys of Last Ten Years

To begin the celebration of its 10th anniversary, the NBA Store in New York City announced the ten most popular jerseys of the past 10 years, since the store opened on Sept. 18, 1998. The list is topped by Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson. A

DSW Reports Fourth Quarter Net Income Drop

DSW Inc. recorded net income of only $1.1 million for the thirteen-week fourth quarter ended February 2, 2008, down sharply from the year-ago net income of $16.6 million for that fourteen-week period. For the fifty-two week fiscal year ended February 2, 2

Fonte to Retire From Prince, Again

After coming out of retirement in the spring of 2005 to take a leadership role in the rebuilding of the Prince brand in the U.S., Doug Fonte will step away from the corner office, once again entering retirement. Fonte helped to rebuild the brand over the

Consultant Signs up Nine New Bike Dealers

The Biking Solution, a consulting firm that works with independent bicycle dealers, has added six new members and a total of ten locations in recent weeks. The company focuses on improving the profitability and quality of life for specialty bike retailers