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Callaway Commences Search for New CEO
Callaway Golf Company is beginning the search process for a Chief Executive Officer to whom current CEO William C. Baker can ultimately turn over management responsibilities. Mr. Baker, who was appointed to the CEO position on August 2, 2004, will lead th
WSA Appoints Director for Retail Relations
The World Shoe Association, producers of the largest footwear trade shows in The Americas, announced the appointment of Leslie Gallin as director of Retail Relations and The Collections at WSA, an upscale exhibition highlighting luxury and designer brands
Malden Appoints New COO
Michael Spillane, Malden Mills Industries Chief Executive Officer announced that Andrew Vecchione has been named as the Chief Operating Officer for the company. Vecchione, the former COO for Remcon Plastics, begins work at Malden Mills immediately. In his
SIA Retail Audit Sees Higher ASP at Chain Stores…
The SnowSports Industry launched into the 2004-05 season with solid pre-season sales fueled by good snowfall in the western states, particularly the Sierra. According to the SIA and The Leisure Trends Group, total industry sales increased 3.0% to $323.3 m
Malden Union Inks Three-Year Contract Deal…
After rejecting Malden Mills “best and final” contract offer last week, the UNITE HERE workers union has voted to accept a new three year contract. The union, which represents roughly 70% of Malden’s workforce, threatened to strike last week because membe
Nikwax Receives Picks Up Honors at U.K. Event…
Nikwax recently received one of the U.K.’s top awards for business, The Queen’s Award for Export Achievement, and was also recently given the International Business award for Language. Both honors speak to the diversity of culture within the company and t
EPA Reportedly Censororing Opposition to Roadless Rule Changes…
The watchdog group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) is reporting that the EPA is censoring public comments and warnings of its professional staff in its reports on the changes to the Clinton-era roadless rule. The EPA allegedly del
American Skiing Company: Early Indicators Look Good…
The American Skiing Company, parent company to Sugarloaf USA, Killington, The Canyons, and several other ski resorts, reported a strong start to fiscal 2005. First fiscal quarter revenues increased 5.8% to 19.5 million compared to 18.5 million last year.
REI Receives Honors for Ad…
REI’s ‘It was a Good Day’ ad designed by the Copacino+Fujikado ad agency out of Seattle was recently given honors in AdWeek magazine, saying, “Lifestyle advertising is so much nicer when there aren't people in it. An unpopulated ad makes it easier to
Cabela’s Wins Fort Worth TIF Suit…
Judge Donald J. Cosby of the 67th Judicial District has entered a Judgment validating the creation of a tax increment financing zone by the Fort Worth City Council and authorized the issuance of up to $32 million in bonds to help pay for the development o
Rocky Shoes and Boots in ‘Watershed’ Deal with EJ Footwear Acquisition…
In a deal that has been in the making for several months, Rocky Shoes & Boots will acquire EJ Footwear for $87.7 million in cash plus 484,261 shares of RCKY common stock, which were valued at $10 million at the date of the definitive agreement…
Wenonah Completes Current Designs Kayak Move…
Wenonah Canoe opened the doors to its new Current Designs Kayak production facility during the first week of December. Kayak production has been completely removed from the former Bundy Boulevard location and transferred to the new 45,000 square foot plan
Cutter and Buck Names Wyatt President and CEO
Cutter & Buck Inc. has appointed retail and apparel executive, John T. (“Tom”) Wyatt as president and CEO. Wyatt succeeds Fran Conley, who stepped down in September, and Bill Swint, who had been serving as Interim CEO. Wyatt brings over 30 years of experi
Perkins Promoted to President at Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors has appointed Jervis B. Perkins as the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer. Perkins, 49, joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer in January 2003…
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