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Maverick Taps Former Ellsworth Manager

The founders of mountain bike maker Maverick LLC have hired David Wisenteiner as VP to improve dealer support so the duo can continue focusing on design. Maverick said Wisenteiner was instrumental in improving sales, marketing and customer service at Ells

More than 30 Signed up for Interbike East Demo

More than 30 vendors have committed to exhibiting at Interbike's first annual East Coast outdoor demo in Rhode Island this fall. Interbike, a division of Nielson Business Media, said Tuesday it e-mailed exhibitor sales kits for the event. Among those

SSL Reports 10% Attendance Growth at Winter Sports Market

Sports Specialists Limited reported a thriving and optimistic Winter Sports Market ’08. In addition to experiencing very high retailer turnout, SSL observed a positive show climate, fruitful management and buyer meetings, excellent supplier participation

Pearl iZumi to be Sold to Shimano

Nautilus, Inc. has agreed to sell its Pearl iZumi apparel and footwear segment to Shimano American Corporation, a division of Shimano, Inc. The transaction value of $69.5 million is comprised of $65.3 million in cash and the assumption of $4.2 million in

Currie Tech Acquired by PE Firm

Currie Technologies, a manufacturer of electric bicycles, and scooters, has been acquired by Risk Equity Partners (a California-based investment group). The transaction was successfully consummated on Friday February 15th…

Adams Golf Sets One-For-Four Reverse Stock Split

Adams Golf, Inc. said the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board’s Corporate Actions group approved the company’s one-for-four reverse stock split. Additionally, the state of Delaware approved the company’s Certificate of Amendment to its Certificate of Incorpor

Chinese Production Prices Rise 6.1% in January

The Chinese government reported that the Producers’ Price Index (PPI) for manufactured goods rose at its fastest rate in three years in January. Prices for crude oil rose 29.9%, while prices for latex surged 20.7%. The index rose relatively modestly in th

FDA Clears Textronics’ Sensor Textiles for Healthcare Use

Textronics, Inc. has been cleared by the FDA to take its ECG Electrode textiles to market in the healthcare market. The company said the FDA cleared ECG Electrode for use in general electrocardiograph monitoring and recording procedures. Textronics alrea

Invista to Boost RandD at Ontario Nylon Plant

INVISTA is investing in a multi-million-dollar R&D pilot facility at its Kingston, Ontario, nylon manufacturing facility. The lab will focus on nylon 6,6 and other modified nylon proudcts and support INVISTA’s growth initiatives in North America, Europe a

Warnaco Sells Lejaby

The Warnaco Group, Inc. entered into an agreement to sell its Lejaby business to Palmers Textil AG for approximately €32.5 million (approximately $47 million) in cash and €12.5 million (approximately $18 million) in an interest free note due December 31,

REI Recognized for Conservation Work

The Natural Resources Council of America (NCRA) bestowed its Corporate Stewardship Award to Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) for unparalleled corporate leadership in support of conservation programs in America…

Smith Names PR Communications Manager

Smith has appointed Greg Randolph to the newly-created position of PR Communications Manager within its marketing department. Since 2003, Randolph, a former Olympic and professional athlete, has been the Bike Promotions Manager at Smith managing a highly

Stein Mart’s Comps Slide 2.5%; Forecasts Q4 Loss

Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable store sales fell 2.5% in January. Total sales fell 19.1% to $81 million from $100.1 million. Management now expects fourth quarter operations will produce a net loss of $(0.28) to $(0.33) per diluted share..

Bon-Ton Posts 1.3% Consolidated Comps Decline

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. reported combined comparable store sales for fiscal January decreased 1.3% compared to the prior year period. Carson’s comparable store sales decreased 3.2% and Bon-Ton comparable store sales increased 2.4% compared to the prior y

Gottschalks Posts 7.4% January Comps Decline

Gottschalks Inc. reported a 7.4% decrease in January comps. Total sales for the four-week month decreased 30.8% to $30.1 million from $43.5 million for the five-week period ended February 3, 2007. Excluding the additional week in January 2007, total sales