Redfeather Snowshoes entered an exclusive relationship with Canada's Recreation Outfitters, Inc. With over 300 accounts across Canada, ROI supplies outdoor specialty and snowsports products to retailers like Mountain Equipment Co-Op and Coast Mountai
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Timberland Begins 8th Annual Serve-a-palooza
Meeting community needs is the order of the day for The Timberland Company, embarking on its 8th annual global “Serv-a-palooza,” a worldwide community service initiative on Thursday, September 22nd. From Zhuhai, China to Boston, Massachusetts, Timberland
SGMA’s Fly in for Fitness Accomplishes Goals
SGMA International’s Fly in for Fitness on September 20-21 was described as a gathering of passionate and committed leaders within the U.S. fitness industry. According to SGMA President Tom Cove, the Fly in for Fitness achieved its key objectives to prom
Marmot Taps LL Bean Vet for VP of Design
Marmot Mountain hired Gregory Houser as Vice President of Design and Product Development, effective October 1, 2005. Mr. Houser was previously the VP and DMM of strategic planning and product development of L.L. Bean’s outerwear, technical apparel and men
Axcent Sports to Bring Descente Run and Bike Apparel to Europe
Axcent Sports, the exclusive supplier of Descente cycle, run, triathlon and fitness apparel in the USA and Canada has been granted an extended license in the same categories for all of Europe including many non-EU nations, as well as Australia, New Zealan
Dragon hires Mike Tobia as Global Team Manager
Dragon Optical hired Mike Tobia as Global Team Manager for both Snow and Wake divisions. Mike joins Dragon fresh from a career as a professional snowboarder with an experienced background in marketing and communications…
Martinez Appointed to Deckers’ Board
Angel Martinez was appointed to the Deckers Outdoor Corporation Board of Directors, effective September 16, 2005. He had previously been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer on April 11, 2005…
Gildan Reaffirms 2005 Guidance; Offers 2006 Outlook
Gildan Activewear reconfirmed its EPS guidance for its fiscal year ending October 2, 2005 and introduced guidance for its 2006 fiscal year. The company has updated its guidance in order to be in a position to discuss its results and EPS projections at upc
Palmer Hires Two New Reps
Palmer Snowboards continues to make additions to its sales force with Nick Gotelaere taking on the Rocky Mountain region, and Maximus James’ territory expanding to cover all of California…
European Footwear Vendors Take Issue with EU Anti-Dumping Probe
The European Branded Footwear Coalition, representing many highly regarded European and global footwear brands, today warned of the detrimental impact of the current European anti-dumping investigation being conducted targeting leather footwear and the ha
Sports Chalet Shareholders Ratify Measures
Sport Chalet, Inc. announced the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held September 20, 2005. Shareholders approved a number of measures, including the election of three directors, an increase in the number of outstanding shares and the creation
Yue Yuen Signals Negative Impact of Oil Prices, Labor Costs…
A key indicator may show that increasing oil prices and a growing Chinese economy are apparently working their way into the footwear manufacturing pipeline. Last week, Chinese footwear manufacturer Yue Yuen Industrial Limited reported a profit decline in
Kinetic Files for Bankruptcy After Loss of Etonic License…
Kinetic Sports, the former running and walking products licensee of the Etonic brand, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early September. In June, Etonic Worldwide announced that it would be bringing its running and walking products back in-hou
The Stride Rite Corp. Completes Saucony Acquisition…
The Stride Rite Corporation late Friday announced that it had completed the acquisition of Saucony, Inc. The acquisition is being financed with cash on hand and borrowings under a new $200 million revolving credit facility led by Bank of America, N.A. T
Ashworth Appoints CFO; COO Departs…
Ashworth, Inc. has appointed Peter S. Case to the position of EVP, CFO, and treasurer. He has been acting in an interim role. Peter Holmberg was also promoted to EVP of merchandising, design, and production. Per Gasseholm has resigned from his position as
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