The holiday shopping season is the opportunity for retailers to make up for slower sales in previous months. However, because economists predicted a slower holiday season due to rising energy costs and discount competitors, savvy retailers have increased
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Ibex Names Director of E-Commerce and Strategic Marketing
Ibex Outdoor Clothing LLC announced the appointment of Reid Greenberg as director of E-Commerce and strategic marketing. Ibex plans to raise its profile by extending its sponsorships of teams and athletes and by increasing the company’s contact with the o
Billabong Acquires Nixon Inc.
Billabong International Limited announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Nixon Inc, a leader in the premium watch and accessories boardsports market.
Nixon is a California-based, closely-held corporation, founded by Andy Laats and Chad D
Nordica Hires Pritz for Service Team
Nordica USA announced the hiring of Travis Pritz to the position of Subaru Nordica Service Team member for the Midwest region of the USA. The Subaru Nordica Service Team (SNST) are dedicated servicemen placed in key ski markets throughout the USA focused
Easley Recognizes Confluence with Business of the Month Award
Confluence Holdings Corp. has been selected by the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce as the Business of the Month for December. Confluence was selected as the Business of the Month based on their recent employee hiring in the area and in recogn! ition o
Finish Line Launches Upscale Women’s Concept Shops
The Finish Line, Inc. unveiled the name of its new upscale women’s chain along with additional details about the concept. The company selected the name “Paiva” (pronounced pie-va), referring to a sun deity, or meaning ‘of the light’, because light is a so
Finish Line Sees Q3 Net Drops 62% on 16% Sales Jump
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that net income for the third quarter ended November 26, 2005 was $845,000, a decrease of 62% versus net income of $2.2 million last year's third quarter. Diluted earnings per share were 2 cents, down from 4 cents last
Ashworth Signs On for Second Term as U.S. Open Lead Apparel Vendor
Ashworth, Inc. announced that it has signed a long-term contract with the United States Golf Association to serve as lead apparel vendor for the U.S. Open for the 2006 through 2009 seasons. This partnership represents an unprecedented second term agreemen
OutDoor Launches New Asia Trade Show
One month after the OutDoor 2006 European retail trade fair in Friedrichshafen, the first ASIA OUTDOOR will be held in the Chinese city of Nanjing that has a population of seven million. The organisers are promising a further boost for the industry that i
Callaway Inks Sponsorship Deal with Pressel
Callaway Golf Company inked a multi-year contract with Morgan Pressel to play and endorse Callaway Golf equipment. The reigning women's U.S. Amateur Champion, Pressel will play a full slate of 2006 LPGA Tour events beginning in February. She will end
Billabong Opens Chamonix Store
Billabong has officially opened a new partner store in Chamonix, the mountain resort in the French Alps, on the December 3 2005. Billabong’s partnership with one of the largest, most established retailers, Jean-François Coquoz in the region marks the fulf
Nike, Inc. Beats Fiscal Q2 EPS Estimates; International Futures Weaken
NIKE, Inc. reported revenues increased 10% to $3.5 billion for the second quarter November 30, compared to $3.1 billion for the same period last year. Net income grew 15% to $301.1 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, compared to $261.9 million, or 97 ce
Schutt Sports Appoints Niland VP Sales; Adds New CFO
Schutt Sports has appointed Gary Niland, President of Gary Niland and Associates, as VP of Sales for Schutt Sports. Gary Niland and Associates will continue to operate as a sales representative organization and will be a part of
Schutt Sports. Schutt Spo
REI to Build New DC in Bedford Pa.
In an effort to support its future retail growth with an expanded presence in the eastern U.S., REI announced plans for a second distribution center to be located in Bedford, Pa. In connection with the new distribution Center, Pennsylvania Governor Edward
Amer Reorganizes Salomon; Cuts 400 Jobs and Moves Production
Salomon, the newly-acquired winter and outdoor sports division of Amer Sports, has launched a three-year turn-around program designed to “ensure its future competitiveness.” The program includes a reorganization of Salomon operations and the elimination
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