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NFL Alumni Promotes Mackowski to COO
The NFL Alumni Inc. has promoted Remy Mackowski to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Mackowski, 43, most recently held the position of Senior Vice President of Operations. He has been with the NFL Alumni since 1994, when he was hired as Director of
Warnaco Warns Sales Gains Not as High as Expected
The Warnaco Group, Inc. expects fiscal 2005 revenues to increase 5.7% to approximately $1.5 billion over fiscal 2004. The expected increase is less than the company's targeted high single-digit sales growth, primarily due to a decrease of higher marg
Miôn Launches Environmental Film Award Program
Miôn Footwear is already looking for ways to contribute to the environmental community. At Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, the company will introduce an environmental film award program called Miôn Solutions. The program will recognize films that inspire
New Era Promotes Company Vet to VP Global Operations
New Era Cap Co. has promoted Jim Patterson to the position of Vice President of Global Operations. Mr. Patterson reports to New Era's President, Peter Augustine. As Vice President of Global Operations, Mr. Patterson will provide strategic guidance t
OR Winter Market is Sold Out
2006 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market will feature over 670 exhibiting companies across a record 277,500 square feet of floor space. With close to 20 new exhibitors, Winter Market is completely sold out for the first time in its 17-year history and has gro
Nordica Hires Pritz for Service Team
Nordica USA announced the hiring of Travis Pritz to the position of Subaru Nordica Service Team member for the Midwest region of the USA. The Subaru Nordica Service Team (SNST) are dedicated servicemen placed in key ski markets throughout the USA focused
Billabong Acquires Nixon Inc.
Billabong International Limited announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Nixon Inc, a leader in the premium watch and accessories boardsports market.
Nixon is a California-based, closely-held corporation, founded by Andy Laats and Chad D
Ibex Names Director of E-Commerce and Strategic Marketing
Ibex Outdoor Clothing LLC announced the appointment of Reid Greenberg as director of E-Commerce and strategic marketing. Ibex plans to raise its profile by extending its sponsorships of teams and athletes and by increasing the company’s contact with the o
Harris Interactive: Customer Service Drives Holiday Sales
The holiday shopping season is the opportunity for retailers to make up for slower sales in previous months. However, because economists predicted a slower holiday season due to rising energy costs and discount competitors, savvy retailers have increased
Russell Cuts 2005 Sales Guidance; Will Announce Restructuring
Russell Corporation does not expect to achieve its previous fiscal year 2005 sales and earnings guidance. Sales for 2005 are now expected to be between $1.425 and $1.445 billion, and the Company is not providing new earnings guidance at this time. Additio
Ashworth Signs On for Second Term as U.S. Open Lead Apparel Vendor
Ashworth, Inc. announced that it has signed a long-term contract with the United States Golf Association to serve as lead apparel vendor for the U.S. Open for the 2006 through 2009 seasons. This partnership represents an unprecedented second term agreemen
Finish Line Sees Q3 Net Drops 62% on 16% Sales Jump
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that net income for the third quarter ended November 26, 2005 was $845,000, a decrease of 62% versus net income of $2.2 million last year's third quarter. Diluted earnings per share were 2 cents, down from 4 cents last
Finish Line Launches Upscale Women’s Concept Shops
The Finish Line, Inc. unveiled the name of its new upscale women’s chain along with additional details about the concept. The company selected the name “Paiva” (pronounced pie-va), referring to a sun deity, or meaning ‘of the light’, because light is a so
Billabong Teams with Intrawest to Open Colorado Stores
Billabong International is set to make major inroads into some of Colorado’s most famous mountain towns this month, including Aspen. The Australian surf company is scheduled to open stores in Aspen, Boulder, and Breckenridge in December, adding to the sto
Everlast Continues Licensing Spree with U.K and Ireland Footwear
Everlast Worldwide Inc. announced that it has signed a new license with Wilson Imports Ltd. of Glasgow, Scotland for men's, women's, and children's footwear in the U.K. and Republic of Ireland. Everlast will continue to be the supplier of p
