Ross Stores, Inc. upped its earnings guidance for the fourth quarter after reporting a 3% rise in comparable store sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 5. Nets sales rose 12% for the period. Ross said its strongest regions in December were the Northwest an
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Jarden Vet to Head Sales at Coleman, Stearns
The Coleman Company, Inc. has named a veteran consumer goods executive from its parent company Jarden Corp. as SVP of Sales for the Americas for its Coleman and Stearns brands. Scott Henrikson will report to Interim President and CEO, Sam A. Solomon…
Ogio Adds Six Reps to Golf Sales Force
Ogio has added six new sales representatives to its Golf sales force. Tom Plungis will cover Arizona, New Mexico, and Las Vegas territories; Brian Sparrow, North and South Carolina; Mack Carneal, western and central Florida; Hunter Martin, Virginia, Delaw
Access Distribution Acquires Capix
Access Distribution has acquired the Capix brand, in the process hiring Jody Carlson as brand manager for Capix. Jody Carlson brings over 12 years of experience and knowledge in the action sports business to the new role…
Kellwood Defends Plan to Buy Back Bonds
The Kellwood Co. – which owns the Royal Robbins, Sierra Designs, Slumberjack, Wenzel and Wenger brands – defended plans to spend $60 million buying back debt despite criticism by its second largest shareholder and former suitor. Investor Sun Capital Secur
Extreme to Sell Licensed Product in Europe
Extreme Group, developer of the Extreme Sports Channel and owner of production and distribution company Debut Sport, said it signed a five-year European licensing deal to create and distribute a range of high quality outdoor sports products and equipment.
VF Corp. Increases Targets for Growth; Raises 2008 Guidance
VF Corporation is raising its long-term revenue, operating margin and earnings per share growth targets. The company said in a release that its new targets reflect the company’s confidence in its vision and strategies, which have been designed to drive s
GSI Outdoors Names New Sales Director
Rich Weight has been appointed sales director for GSI Outdoors, effective January 15. The announcement was made by Mike Glavin, sales and marketing director for the company. In this new position, Rich will manage the company’s independent sales agency ne
Kruger Names National Sales Manager for Columbia Optics
Dan Callen has joined Kruger Optical, LLC. Callen will serve as Kruger Optical’s national sales manager for Columbia Sportswear branded optics products…
Fleet Feet Honors Nike
Nike, Inc. was honored as Outstanding Apparel Vendor of 2007 by fast-growing Fleet Feet, Inc., a franchiser of running specialty stores. The award was attributed to Nike's growth in sales to Fleet Feet stores, as well as its customer service, product
La Jolla Names New Executives
La Jolla Group promoted Erik Forsell to the position of vice president of brand development and Bill Gage to vice president of sales and marketing for Metal Mulisha.Forsell and Gage, who will report to CEO Toby Bost, will be based out of the La Jolla Grou
Osiris Girls to Launch Becky Bones Shoe Line
San Diego-based skate/surf lifestyle brand, Osiris Girls, has licensed the eco-inspired character Becky Bones and her friends for an upcoming line of shoes. Becky Bones, LLC, which donates 25% of its’ licensed profits to environmental causes, will launc
Rottefella AS President Resigns to Join Swix
Ulf Bjerknes has resigned as president of Rottefella AS to take a position as managing director of Swix AG by June 1. Bjerknes, who became the managing director of Rottefella in 2003, leaves the Norwegian company positioned as a market leader in the devel
Fairway and Greene Expands Rep Team to 25
Fairway & Greene has added five new sales representatives, covering seven states, to its team. The company’s new sales representatives are: Fran Boone, the Tennessee/Kentucky region; Allison Brinks, North Carolina; Tim Jackson, South Carolina; Sue Woodsu
Golfsmith Cuts Full Year Earnings Outlook; Sees CEO Depart
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported that it expects to record diluted earnings per share in the range of 13 cents to 16 cents for fiscal 2007. The currently anticipated range is well below previous guidance of 31 cents to 35 cents earnings per
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