Unifi, Inc.'s Board of Directors has elected William L. Jasper as the company's president and chief executive officer, R. Roger Berrier, Jr. as its executive vice president of sales, marketing and Asian operations, and Ronald L. Smith as its vic
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Bag Boy Names Sales Rep of the Year
Dynamic Brands, the Parent Company for The Bag Boy Company and AMF Golf, named Pat Mason, who handles Bag Boy/AMF sales in the Wisconsin region as the 2007 Sales Representative of The Year for both The Bag Boy Company and AMF Golf respectively…
Shareholder Asks Orange 21 to Sell Company
Thesis Capital has sent a letter to Orange 21 management asking the company to explore the sale of the company and then let the shareholders decide if the current public market price would offer better returns…
Finish Line Posts Q2 Net Loss on Paiva Closure Charge
The Finish Line, Inc. recorded a net loss of $1.8 million for the second quarter ended September 1, 2007, after net income of $9.9 million in the year-ago quarter. In diluted earnings per share terms, the company experienced a loss of 4 cents per diluted
Bodecker Promoted to VP of Design at Nike
Sandy Bodecker has been named to the newly created position of Vice President of Nike Global Design. In his new role, Bodecker will oversee all aspects of design for the Nike brand, from concept creation to retail presentation. He will report to Nike bran
Interbike Concludes Successful Day 1
After wrapping up Outdoor Demo, more than 18,900 Interbike attendees gathered at the Sands Expo and Convention Center Wednesday to continue with three packed days of exhibits, product launches, seminars, meetings and celebrations. In celebration of their
Tour of America Could Become a Reality
Aqu, Inc. will be organizing a new international cycling event that will be held in the United States: “The Tour of America.” The event will cover approximately 4,000 miles (more than 6,000 km) from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, with 27 stages
Collective Brands Outline Growth Initiatives
Collective Brands, Inc., at its first investor conference since its launch and transformation through the acquisition of The Stride Rite Corporation by Payless ShoeSource, Inc., provided analysts and investors with additional detail on its business strate
Sport Chalet Expects Comps Decline in Fiscal Q2…
Sport Chalet said that macro economic trends – most likely spurred by California’s slumping housing market – are impacting sales during the fiscal second quarter. This factor coupled with the company’s aggressive growth plans and market share turf war wit
Cocona Receives Capital Infusion…
Cocona Inc. received a “major capital investment” from Fairhaven Capital. Sources at both Cocona Inc. and Fairhaven declined to disclose the exact investment amount. Fairhaven is an early stage private equity investment firm that has historically pursued
Organic Cotton Production Climbs 53%
Latest figures from the Organic Exchange show that the amount of organic cotton produced globally increased 53% from 2005/06 to 2006/07 to 57,931 metric tons (MT), or 265,517 bales of cotton and volumes are set to climb further. This expansion was led by
Ecko to Let Public Decide Bonds’ Ball Fate…
Marc Ecko created waves in the baseball memorabilia market when he acquired Barry Bonds' 756th home run ball for $752,467 last week. Shortly after he bought the ball, he announced plans to allow the public to determine its fate. Through a website he
Orage Names Director of U.S. Sales
Orage has expanded its sales department appointing Beth Steele as the new director of U.S. sales. Steele's extensive sales experience makes her well equipped to meet the needs of Orage and its parent company, Coalision who recently expanded their U.S
Orage Hires Steele as U.S. Sales Director
Orage hired Beth Steele as the new Director of U.S. Sales. Steele's sales experience will help meet the needs of Orage and its parent company, Coalision who recently expanded their US operations with the opening of a new sales and marketing office i
Canoe/Kayak U.S. Olympic Team Trials Head to Oklahoma
USA Canoe/Kayak's 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Sprint Canoe/Kayak will take place April 18 – 20, 2008 in Oklahoma City, OK. Nearly 100 elite paddlers from across the U.S. are expected to compete in the three-day Trials competition that will dete
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