The Finish Line, Inc. posted a net loss of $3.0 million for the third quarter, or 6 cents per diluted share, after reporting a net income of $845,000, or 2 cents per diluted share in the same quarter one year ago, Consolidated net sales increased 2.7% to
Category: Outdoor
American Apparel Acquired By Endeavor Acquisition Corp.
American Apparel Inc. and Endeavor Acquisition Corp. have signed a definitive merger agreement in which Endeavor will acquire American Apparel and its affiliated subsidiaries for up to 32,258,065 shares of restricted Endeavor stock. Endeavor will also ass
Reebok Inks Licensin Deal for Play-doh Sneakers
Hasbro, Inc. has signed a deal with REEBOK International to manufacture the Versaflex PLAY-DOH collection of toddler footwear with PLAY-DOH compound inspired gel-cushioning material built into the heel. PLAY-DOH is under license from HPG, the licensing ar
American Skiing Co to Sell Steamboat to Intrawest
American Skiing Company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to Steamboat Acquisition Corporation, an affiliate of Intrawest ULC, for $265 million. The announced sale follows t
MacGregor Names Director of Tour Operations
MacGregor Golf has hired Michael Biviano as Director of Tour Operations. Biviano will be responsible for all initiatives relating to the PGA Tour and will report directly to Blake Schneider, Director of Strategic Projects, MacGregor Golf…
Sierra Designs Names Rep Agency for Southeast
Sierra Designs has hired the Adventure Marketing Group to represent the southeast territory, effective December 18, 2006. Adventure Marketing Group consists of Tom Hammond and Rod Thomas, who will operate as the southeast sales force for Florida, Mississi
VO Gloves Receives $2.5 Million Investment from Innovative Distribution
VO Gloves, makers of CZiP gloves, has received $2.5 million in new funding from the Steamboat Springs, Colo. outdoor company Innovative Distribution. The funding will support VO’s new product line and increase the company’s manufacturing and design capab
Sea to Summit Inks Distribution Deal with SPT
Sea to Summit inked an exclusive distribution agreement to paddlesport, snowsport and outdoor retailers with Stick Protection Technology products, an Australian brand that is developing lockable cargo tie-downs.
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market to Be Largest Yet
Outdoor Retailer will host a record 775+ exhibiting companies at the upcoming 2007 Winter Market tradeshow. Set for January 27-30, 2007 at the newly expanded Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Winter Market will welcome 230 new exhibiting c
Nordica Apparel Names Rep Force
Nordica Apparel has appointed a slew of new sales reps. Covering New England will be Brad Bunker; covering the Mid-Atlantic wil be Loretta Sutter; covering the Southeast wil be Brad Decker; covering the Eastern Great Lakes Midwest will be Bob and Sherri F
Gramicci Names Italian Distributor
As part of Gramicci’s global brand expansion, it announced today that Sport Alliance International S.p.A., based in Bolzano, Italy, will be its Italian distributor. Sport Alliance International S.p.A. presently represents brands including Columbia, Nike,
ECCO USA President Promoted to Director of Americas
Tom Nelson, president of ECCO USA, will be promoted to Regional Director of ECCO Americas as of January 1, 2007. In addition to his ongoing responsibilities as ECCO USA president, Nelson’s new role will include serving as Chairman of ECCO Canada’s Board o
Nike Adds Four to VP Ranks…
As it typically tends to do, Nike, Inc. has promoted several members of its ranks to VP status. In total, four team members have been promoted with focuses ranging from marketing to finance…
Rossignol Bears Fruit for Quiksilver in Q4…
Quiksilver saw the first fruits of the Rossignol acquisition during the company’s fiscal fourth quarter, which ended on ended October 31. The company’s sales increased 22% to $778.4 million versus $637.4 million in Q4 of 2005. Due to cost savings and marg
OIA Lands Tariff Reduction on Footwear
OIA has achieved two major trade victories. The House and Senate passed trade legislation containing several OIA-crafted provisions that would eliminate import tariffs on certain kinds of athletic footwear, primarily waterproof-breathable boots and shoes.
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