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Kellwood Sells Off Intimates Group
Kellwood completed the sale of its Biflex Intimates Group to Industrial Renaissance. Industrial Renaissance, a private equity firm, based in Fairfield, CT, specializes in buying companies and positioning them for future growth. The existing Biflex managem
BDE Receives Multiple Awards for AvaLung and Fritschi
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd received multiple accolades
for its new AvaLung Ski Packs and the Fritschi Freeride Plus alpine touring ski binding.Specifically, the Black Diamond Anarchist AvaLung Ski Pack and the Fritschi
Freeride Plus won the 2006 European
Timberland Rolls Out New Packaging Initiative
The Timberland Company has announced a footwear packaging initiative that reduces Timberland's environmental impact and provides consumers with new information to help guide them in the purchase process. As part of the initiative to debut this year,
GBMI Appoints Singer Nautica U.S. Sales Chief
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. has appointed Dan Singer to director of US sales for Nautica. In this new position, Mr. Singer will oversee the expansion of the Nautica brand into department stores, independents and marine retailers. He will also be charged
Deckers Loses UGH-Boot TM in Australia; UGG Logo Okay
IP Australia, the Australian Trademark Office, determined that Deckers Outdoor Corporation's Australian UGH-BOOT trademark registration should be removed from the Australian register for non-use. Deckers, which sells UGG Australia luxury sheepskin fo
OIA Adds Outdoor University to Education Events
Outdoor Industry Association will incorporate Outdoor University into its portfolio of educational events. Outdoor University provides experiential outdoor training events to outdoor industry retail sales associates. Integrating Outdoor University under t
New Balance Invests in On-Demand Fitness Programming
New Balance is moving ahead of the curve and shifting its advertising buy to better address consumer demand and the evolving technology landscape. New Balance has invested in the latest on-demand fitness TV program, exercisetv, recently launched by Comcas
Fischer Inks Endorsement Deal with Moats
Charlotte Moats of Jackson Hole, a well known Freeskier from Warren Miller, TGR films and working with top ski photographers has signed with Fischer skis, boots and bindings. Charlotte was voted OLN’s Top Ten Adventure Goddesss and Outside magazines top 2
Fleet Feet 2005 Comps Jump 14%; Moving Comfort Snags Apparel Vendor Award
Fleet Feet, Inc. recorded a 22% growth in overall sales in 2005, surpassing $52 million in revenue, compared to $43 million in 2004. Comparative stores sales in 2005 were up 14% on top of the 12% increase posted in 2004. Fourth quarter comps were up in t
ICON Narrows Fiscal Q2 Loss Despite Sales Decline
ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. reported net sales declined 6.4% to $265.4 million for the fiscal second quarter ended December 3, 2005, compared to $283.4 million for the prior-year period. ICON posted a $5.9 million net loss for the fiscal Q2 period, compa
Court Affirms $2.5 Million Judgment Against Cybex
Cybex International, Inc. announced that the Superior Court of Pennsylvania has affirmed the previously reported $2,452,783 judgment entered March 31, 2004 against the company in the Kirila v. Cybex International, Inc. litigation. Cybex said it continues
Nautilus to Fall Well Short of Q4 Guidance
Nautilus, Inc. announced that, based upon preliminary information, it expects fourth quarter 2005 net sales in the range of $179 million to $183 million, with corresponding earnings per share in the 7 cents to 12 cents range. The company's previous f
Class Action Against Gander Dismissed
Gander Mountain Company announced that the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota has dismissed in its entirety and with prejudice the consolidated securities class action complaint filed against the company and certain of its officers
Reebok Inaugurates New Montreal Office
Reebok officially inaugurated its new Montreal head office and Innovation Center on Tuesday. Located in the borough of Saint-Laurent, the newly constructed Reebok headquarters occupies 350,000 total square feet and it is the new home to both, Reebok Cana
WSA and Shanley to Host Footwear Forum
WSA will present the first annual Global Strategic Footwear Forum, with Susquehanna Financial Group LLLP, based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. John Shanley, senior equity research analyst for Susquehanna, will moderate a powerful lineup of footwear industr
