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Consultant Signs up Nine New Bike Dealers
The Biking Solution, a consulting firm that works with independent bicycle dealers, has added six new members and a total of ten locations in recent weeks. The company focuses on improving the profitability and quality of life for specialty bike retailers
Nautilus Chairman Takes CEO Reigns
Nautilus Chairman Edward Bramson has assumed the additional duties of chief executive officer replacing Robert S. Falcone. Falcone has served as CEO since Aug. 13, 2007 when the board asked him to step in to run the company following the termination of th
Founder Leaves Teko as Private Investor Enters
Teko Founder and CEO Jim Heiden has left the company as part of a deal with a new investor, the performance sock maker said late Wednesday. The company said teko VP of Operations Owen Hammond had been named general manager in a move to ensure “a smooth ow
True Temper Q4 Sales Climb 22.1%
True Temper Sports, Inc. reported sales for the fourth quarter increased 22.1%, to $29.5 million from the $24.2 million recorded during the fourth quarter of 2006. Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter increased over 100%, to $6.7 million from $3.2 milli
PolarMax/XGO Parent Hires National Sales Manager
Longworth Industries, parent company of PolarMAX and XGO brands of technical, base-layer apparel, has named Roger Maxey as national sales manager to lead its national sales force. As president of Performance Marketing, Maxey helped open up retail markets
Cabela’s Invades L.L. Bean Territory
New Englanders and New Yorkers driving up to L.L. Bean's flagship store in Freeport, Me will soon have to drive right past a brand new Cabela’s on the Maine Turnpike. Nebraska-based Cabela's said it will open a 125,000-square-foot store in Scarb
New Balance Promotes Heffernan and Preston
New Balance announced that Paul Heffernan will assume the newly created position of Vice President, Consumer Experiences for New Balance. Joe Preston, who will move over from his role as Executive Vice President – International to fill the position of Ex
REI to open Second Pittsburgh Store in 2009
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) plans to open a second store in Pittsburgh in the spring of 2009 at Settlers Ridge Town Center. The co-op already has 12,000 active members near Settlers Ridge. It opened its Southside Works store in 2005.
Heelys Fulfills Nasdaq Mandate with New Director
Heelys said it was back in compliance with listing rules at the Nasdaq Stock Market after appointing an independent director who will serve on its audit committee. Heelys said Jerry R. Edwards, the former president and CEO of Pearl Izumi, joined to its bo
Heelys Extracts $1.4M and Licensing Deal in Settlement
Heelys, Inc. has agreed to settle its patent and trademark infringement dispute with Elan-Polo, Inc. for $1.4 million. Heelys has granted Elan-Polo rights to manufacture and sell a certain style of shoe skates with non-removable wheels both in the heel an
Yakima Names Two Regional Sales Directors
Yakima has promoted Liz Szulczewski to regional sales director for the Western territory and hired Ross Gilsrud as regional sales director for the Central region. Both appointments are effective immediately…
NexCen Brands Names CMO
NexCen Brands Inc. named Joseph DiMuro, age 43, as executive vice president/chief marketing officer. He will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive marketing program for the NexCen family of brands…
Late Snow Cuts Ski Visits 5.3% at Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts Inc.'s said late snow reduced ski visits – not including season pass holders – by 5.3% at its five western ski resorts in the second quarter ended Jan. 31. However, the company said ski lift revenues that were off 13.6% in the early part
Ryders Eyewear Adds Five Reps
Ryders Eyewear, based in North Vancouver, Canada, has recently added five new sales representatives. All the new reps bring strong outdoor knowledge and sales experience to the Ryders Eyewear crew that has added 13 new styles of sunglasses to its lines fo
PrimaLoft Names Intl Sales Dir. for Yarns
Ronald Comer, a 21-year veteran sales and marketing executive in the yarn industry, has been named director of international sales for the Yarn Division of PrimaLoft, a part of Albany International Corp. Comer was most recently director of international s
