Kellwood's Board of Directors has unanimously determined that the Sun Capital Securities Group unsolicited proposal is not in the best long-term interests of Kellwood and its shareholders. This decision comes after careful consideration of the unsoli
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Huffy Moving Headquarters
The Huffy Corp. is planning to move its headquarters from Miamisburg, OH, to Centerville, OH, as early as November. The news came from a Centerville City Council meeting…
Heelys Launches “Non-Wheeled” Shoe
Heelys Inc. has introduced its first “non-wheeled” shoe line – the Gamer by Heelys – featuring a simulated video game controller on the outsole of the shoe. The Gamer shoes will launch in November and will include four free video games in the box…
New Balance Taps BBDO New York as Creative Agency
New Balance has selected BBDO New York as its new global creative agency of record. The decision follows a competitive review. The scope of work includes creative and media duties for the New Balance brand…
Skechers to Open New DC in California
Skechers will open a 1.8 million square foot distribution facility in Rancho Belago, a new community in California's Inland Empire. The new facility, which is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2009, will be highly automated, allowing t
Nautilus Drops ‘Interim’ From Falcone’s Pres/CEO Title
The Board of Directors of Nautilus, Inc. named Robert S. Falcone president and CEO of Nautilus, Inc. Mr. Falcone has served as the company's interim president and CEO since August 2007 and has been an independent director of Nautilus, Inc. since 2003
Nikwax Establishes Three-Tiered Carbon Offset Program
Nikwax will implement a plan for carbon neutrality that addresses not only the present, but also the past and the future. By establishing this model for corporate responsibility efforts, Nikwax is taking their environmental commitment to the next level..
Etonic Names GM for Bowling
Etonic Worldwide named industry veteran David Ozio as general manager of the Bowling Division. Ozio comes to Etonic with more than 20 years of experience in the bowling industry. Prior to Etonic, Ozio worked for the Dexter Bowling Division in a number of
Backcountry Names Mountain Hardwear and DAKINE as Vendors of Year
Backcountry.com named Mountain Hardwear and DAKINE as its 2007 Vendors of the Year. DAKINE (repped by Warner Sales) was the cream among the hard goods and Mountain Hardwear (repped by Catalyst Sales) ruled the soft goods…
Gildan Closes Prewett Acquisition
Gildan Activewear Inc. has completed the acquisition of V.I. Prewett & Son, Inc., effective October 15, 2007. Gildan previously announced on September 18, 2007 that it had entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the capital stock of Prewett…
Illinois State Study Finds Metal Bats As Safe As Wood
In the first ever high school baseball field test comparing wood bats to non-wood bats, a group of researchers from Illinois State University have concluded that non-wood bats are just as safe as wood bats. The study also found that wood bats reduce hitt
Sean Leslie Joins Hayter Communications
Sean Leslie landed a role as account manager for action sports and outdoor lifestyle PR firm Hayter Communications. In his new position, Leslie will drive media relations efforts for Ride, K2 Snowboards and the K2 Winter Outdoor division (Karhu, Atlas and
Conservation Alliance Distributes $400K in Grants…
The Conservation Alliance sent checks totaling $400,000 to 17 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America. The donations marked the Alliance’s final disbursal of funding for 2007, and represent the largest single funding round in
Saucony Looks to Pick Up Share in Run Specialty; Sees New Focus on Originals…
Richie Woodworth, president of Saucony, Inc., said the company has three very distinct and main areas of focus for the future. First, they will continue to focus on continued growth in the core running specialty channel. Woodworth said they now hold the
West Marine Sees Store Closures Hurt Sales Line in Q3
West Marine, Inc. saw comps sales inch up 0.3% for the third quarter as net sales decreased 4.1% to $187.5 million from $195.6 million last year, following the closing of 35 stores in 2006…
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