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Scott Sports Adds Eastern Tech Rep to Demo Bike Technology
Scott Sports has hired Scott Wilson to fill the newly created eastern region field marketing position for its U.S. bicycle division. The new position will focus on providing more first-hand demos of Scott's new FOIL aero road bike and TwinLoc suspens
Thule Group Agrees to Acquire Chariot Carriers
The Thule Group has agreed to acquire the assets of Canada's Chariot Carriers Inc. as part of its renewed emphasis on consumer markets. Sellers include founders and brothers Dan and Chris Britton and CEO Pierre Doyon. Chariot's annual sales are
Adidas, Other Sponsors Seek FIFA Reform
FIFA's main sponsors Adidas, Coca-Cola, McDonald's and Emirates have expressed their concern over the ongoing bribery claims at FIFA, the world football's governing body. FIFA's vice-president Jack Warner and the Asian Football Confede
Wild Things Unveils Jordanian Contract and Partnership
Wild Things, LLC, a manufacturer of technical outerwear and tactical gear for both men and women, will design uniforms for the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) and enter the footwear business through a licensing agreement with a Jordanian company to serve int
West Marine Unveils Plan for Fort Lauderdale Megastore
West Marine plans to open the biggest store in the company's history by year's end in Fort Lauderdale to better serve the boating and “Yachting Capital of the World.” The 50,000-square-foot store will be twice as big as the company's curre
Ross Reports 4% Comp Growth in May
Ross Stores, Inc. reported that sales increased 8 percent to $661 million for the four weeks ended May 28, 2011, up from $614 million for the four weeks ended May 29, 2010…
Stage Stores Reports Comps Flat for May
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the four week May period ended May 28, 2011 increased 1.1 percent to $117 million from $116 million in the prior year four week period ended May 29, 2010. Comparable store sales for the month were flat.
GoLite Gecko Trail Series Draws 88 to First Event
GoLite Footwear kicked of the GoLite Gecko Trail Series over the weekend in North Carolina. Created in partnership with Trail Runner magazine, the series includes eight trail events in four states: Colorado, North Carolina, California, and New Hampshire.
Washington Resort Reports Record Snow, Extended Season
Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington said its ski season could last into July thanks to new snow last week that established a season record. The previous record set during the 1998/1999 season was 596”. As of Friday, May 27th, Crystal Mountain Reso
Nautilus Appoints Chief Executive Officer
Nautilus, Inc. named Bruce M. Cazenave as chief executive officer and M. Carl Johnson, III has been elected non-executive chairman of the Board. Edward J. Bramson has relinquished his role as chief executive officer and chairman and resigned from the boar
Fish and Wildlife Service Announces $7 Million in Tribal Wildlife Grant Awards for 2011
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced more than $7 million in Tribal Wildlife Grants that will go to 37 Native American Tribes in 16 states to fund a wide range of conservation projects…
Hi-Tec’s Celebrates Opening of Global Headquarters
Hi-Tec celebrated the grand opening of its new 3,000-square-foot global headquarters in Amsterdam early this month, capping off months of changes at the footwear company, including the relocation of its U.S. headquarters to Portland earlier this year…
Chinese Seize 72,000 Pair of Counterfeit Teva Sandals in Xiamen
Deckers Outdoor Corp. confirmed that customs officials in the port city of Xiamen, China seized 36,720 pairs of counterfeit Teva sport sandals with a value of RMB 216,100 ($33,280). A day after asking officials to detain the batch, customer officials seiz
Merrell’s New Mall of America Store Up and Running
Wolverine Worldwide opened a new Merrell concept store at Mall of America in Bloomington, MN this spring…
Haiku by Sharon Eisenhauer, Inc. Moves HQ, Outsources Fulfillment
Haiku by Sharon Eisenhauer, Inc., which makes handbags and other functional accessories for women, is relocating its offices from Oakland to Berkeley, CA. and outsourcing distribution to Planet Access Company near Chicago, Ill to accommodate growth. The c
