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Tomax Names Brennan as Chairman of the Board
TOMAX Corporation appointed Bernard F. Brennan as Chairman of the Board. An investor to TOMAX for two years, Brennan served as an Executive Board Member and Advisor working closely with CEO, Eric Olafson on the development of Retail.net…
REI Partners with VolunteerMatch
Recreational Equipment, Inc. is expanding its ability to connect customers with opportunities for environmental stewardship through a new partnership with VolunteerMatch, the online nonprofit dedicated to connecting volunteers with local community service
Jarden Corp. Doubles Q3 Net Despite Declines at Outdoor Group
Jarden Corporation, parent company to Coleman, reported that net sales for the third quarter increased 10% to $1.0 billion compared to $938 million for the same period in the previous year. Net income was up 114% to $51.3 million, or 78 cents per diluted
Unifi to Acquire Division of Dillon Yarn Corp.
Unifi, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets, including the inventory, of the Dillon Yarn division of Dillon Yarn Corporation. The purchase price will be approximately $65 million, comprised of $44.5 million in cash and approximatel
Brown Shoe Co. Appoints Veteran CFO
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. has appointed Mark E. Hood, former Chief Financial Officer of Panera Bread Co., as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 30, 2006. Hood, who has more than 30 years of finance, accounting and manager
Spy Optic Taps Randall as Manager of Corporate Communications
Spy Optic has named Elizabeth “Liz” Randall as manager of corporate communications. Effective immediately, Elizabeth will be overseeing all Public Relations and Communications functions including media relations, corporate news, product launches, athlete
Aldila Q3 Bottom Line Takes Hit on Sharp Golf Decline
Aldila, Inc. reported third quarter net sales declined 15.5% to $16.3 million, compared to $19.3 million in the comparable period of 2005. The company reported net income of $2.9 million, or 51 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter ended Septemb
The Bon-Ton to Acquire Four Parisian Stores from Belk
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. has entered into a definitive asset agreement with Belk, Inc. to purchase four Parisian department stores and the rights for the construction of a fifth Parisian store. Bon-Ton anticipates completing the transaction with Belk on O
Tecnica Group Acquires Blizzard Gmbh
The Tecnica Group has acquired Austrian ski manufacturer Blizzard Gmbh. The acquisition is subject to the official approval of the Austrian Antitrust Authority. Tecnica, through its Nordica subsidiary (100% controlled by Tecnica) will acquire 66.66% of t
Amer Has Tough Q3; Salomon, Wilson Sales Both off Mid-Singles
For the third quarter, Amer Sports Corp. saw net sales decrease 2.4% to €471.9 million ($601.7 mm) from €483.6 million ($590.1 mm) for the same period one year ago. Net income also decreased, slipping 2.1% to €36.6 million ($46.7 mm) from last year’s €37.
Collective Licenses Sims to Sports Authority
Collective International, LLC and The Sports Authority have signed an exclusive Master License agreement for the Sims snowboard brand. Under the five year agreement, The Sports Authority will retain exclusive rights in the United States to market and sell
PGAs of Europe Name Randell as Chief Executive
The PGAs of Europe have named Ian Randell as their new chief executive. Randell will take up his duties, at the Belfry, in mid-January 2007.
The 33 year-old former chief executive of the Ladies European Tour is currently occupying a similar role with the
Under Armour Adds Chief Supply Chain Office
Under Armour, Inc. tapped James Calo to take on the new rol of chief supply chain officer. The position is designed to strengthen Under Armour's executive management team as the company continues its expansion in international and domestic markets. M
Top-Flite Continues to Eat into Callaway’s Growth Opportunities…
Top-Flite Golf continues to be the gift that keeps on giving for Callaway Golf Company — just not the kind of gift Callaway hoped it would be when it first announced that it was acquiring the Top-Flite business out of bankruptcy three years ago. Callawa
Confluence Increases Production Capacity
Confluence Watersports is adding a new rotational molding machine to its Easley, SC, facility that will increase annual production capacity “by over 20%.” Confluence is currently preparing for the arrival of the machine, which it expects to begin produci
