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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
Lake Cycling Sponsors Team Jelly Belly
LAKE Cycling shoes signed to be a sponsor for the Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team for 2007…
Nike Recognized by EPA for Alternate Commute Work
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Nike, Inc. as the 17th best workplace out of 133 Fortune 500 companies for commuters. The company was recognized for its innovative efforts to promote alternative ways for employees to get to work, f
Nike Women’s Marathon Sold Out Again
With 15,000 participants registered, the Nike Women's Marathon is sold out for the third straight year. The event is scheduled to take place in San Francisco on October 22, 2006 and in over two year has raised $24 million for The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Columbia Stops Counterfeit Shoes in Greece
Columbia Sportswear Company announced a significant counterfeit seizure. With the help of customs officials around the world, Columbia has increased the seizure of counterfeit goods nearly ten-fold since 2003. Recently, customs authorities in Greece notif
Sport-Haley Q4 Sales Up 12%; Net Falls
Sport-Haley, Inc. saw net sales increase 12% to $7.9 million from $7.0 million for the fourth quarter. Net income, however decreased 65.2% to $204,000 from $587,000. Basic earnings per share reflected the income decrease at 8 cents per share, down from 23
Sports, Inc. Adds Two
The Sports, Inc. added Glenn’s Sporting Goods in Huntington WV as store number 878. The Sports, Inc. added Glenn’s Sporting Goods in Huntington WV as store number 878 and Pacesetter Sports in Terra Haute IN as store number 879…
EAT with Timmy O’Neill Sets Dates and Times
Climber and performance artist Timmy O’Neill unveiled the dates and venues for the first Environmental Action Tour (EAT), a 3-city eTown-style event that will bring together leading characters of the alternative environmental community and share their sto
Forzani Group to Acquire JKL Golf Corp.
The Forzani Group Ltd. has proposed an acquisition of the operating assets of JKL Golf Corp. Inc., the Nevada Bob's Golf licensee in Calgary, Red Deer, and downtown Toronto. The 7 locations to be acquired will continue in operation as Nevada Bob'
The Athlete’s Foot Taps Dobbins as VP/GMM
Mark Dobbins, most recently VP/divisional merchandise manager for Hibbett Sporting Goods has returned to The Athlete’s Foot as VP/GMM. In his new role at The Athlete’s Foot, Mark will be responsible for Merchandise and Marketing on a global basis…
Dobbins Joins Athlete’s Foot as VP/GMM
Mark Dobbins, most recently Vice President/Divisional Merchandise Manager for Hibbett Sporting Goods has returned to The Athlete’s Foot as Vice President/GMM. In his new role at The Athlete’s Foot, Mark will be responsible for Merchandise and Marketing o
Jon Muir Promoted to GM of Wilson Racquet Sports
Jon Muir has been promoted to General Manager of Wilson Racquet Sports. Effective immediately, Muir will report to Wilson President Chris Considine, and will oversee the Racquet Sports business on a global level.
LaCrosse Wins CFD Boot Contract
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. has been awarded a $1.25
million direct contract to produce the Phoenix Bunker Boot for the Chicago Fire Department…
Shoe Carnival Boardmember Steps Down
James A. Aschleman resigned from his position on Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s board of directors. Aschleman advised the company that because of his affiliation with Baker & Daniels LLP, which provides legal services to the company, he believed he should no
Conservation Alliance Lobbies DC for Idaho Wilderness
A group of four Conservation Alliance members traveled to Washington DC to talk to members of Congress about the importance of securing new Wilderness designations in Idaho’s Boulder-White Clouds Mountains…
