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Zappos.com Acquires 6pm.com
Zappos.com, Inc. announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of 6pm.com from eBags, Inc. Formerly Shoedini.com, 6pm.com is an online footwear and accessory source. The deal is expected to close within three months and terms of t
Cabela’s Names Retail Strategy/Real Estate SVP
Cabela's Incorporated appointed Lynn P. Ferguson as senior vice president of Retail Strategy and Real Estate Development, a new position. In this role, he will report to Dennis Highby, Cabela's President and CEO, and be responsible for Cabela�
Cabela’s Hires SVP, Retail Strategy/Real Estate
Cabela's Inc. said Lynn P. Ferguson has been named Senior Vice President of Retail Strategy and Real Estate Development, a new position. In this role, he will be responsible for Cabela's retail store expansion plans and retail strategy. Ferguson
SIMA Reports Surf Industry Sees Double-Digit Growth
In the U.S. retail environment, where gains are measured in small increments, the surf industry continues to buck the national trend with two-year sales increases close to $1 billion, according to the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA). The 20
Samsonite Acquired by Private Equity Firm for $1.7 Billion
Samsonite, which makes packs and travel gear for Timberland, has been purchased by CVC Capital Partners, a private equity firm.The all-cash transaction is valued at about $1.7 billion, including the assumption of debt. Under the terms of the agreement, f
VF Corp to Close RP Printing
VF Corp. will close a printing company it bought through its takeover of Majestic Athletic, leading to the layoff of 80 employees. VF bought family-owned Majestic Athletic in February…
TAKKLE Signs Strategic Partnership with MSL Sports
TAKKLE, Inc., the premier online social network for high school sports, announced a partnership with MSL Sports, which organizes combines for high school football players across the country. Through its many combines, MSL Sports compiles performance data
Heckmann Forms Buyout Firm
Richard Heckmann, who will soon resign as CEO of K2 Inc. with its sale to Jarden, has formed a new buyout firm called Heckmann Corp. The new company intends to sell 62.5 million shares of stock for $8 each, or $500 million, according to a filing with the
Nike Tops U.S. Open Brand Exposure
Nike received the most brand exposure value during NBC's final-round broadcast of the 2007 U.S. Open Championship on June 17, according to by Relay Worldwide's Brand Exposure Analysis. Nike, with almost $2.1 million in broadcast exposure value,
Nike Earns Most Brand Explosure at U.S. Open
Nike received the most brand exposure value during NBC's final-round broadcast of the 2007 U.S. Open Championship on June 17, according to by Relay Worldwide's Brand Exposure Analysis. Nike, with almost $2.1 million in broadcast exposure value,
More Companies Sign up for OutDoor Asia
Even more international brands will participate in the second Asia Outdoor than at the 2006 premiere event. Companies such as Mountain Hardware, Mountainsmith (USA), Millet (France), Vaude, Lowa, Meindl, Deuter, Big Pack, Tatonka, Highpeak, Exxtasy (Germa
Blademaster Acquires Battco Mfg.
Blademaster has acquired Battco Manufacturing. Battco is a manufacturer of riveters and related products for the skate industry…
Spalding Signs Oden and Arenas
Spalding announced the signing of two high profile basketball players, the top pick in the NBA draft Greg Oden and Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas, to endorse its full line of basketballs and backboards on a worldwide basis. Spalding said it plans
An Interview with Mark Held, General Secretary of the EOG
As an international representative of the outdoor industry, the European Outdoor Group (EOG) has worked to safeguard its interests since 2003. Mark Held, General Secretary of the EOG, recently conducted an interview on the OutDoor, Messe Friedrichshafen t
Movement Makes More Sustainable Skis
Movement Skis has been recognized by 2 international forest conservation organizations for the use of sustainable forest products in the manufacturing of its 2007/08 ski collection. This season, Movement’s all-wood-based product line is derived from sele
