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adidas Inks Three-Year Sponsorship Deal with UMASS
The University of Massachusetts Department of Athletics and adidas America have announced a three-year contract with 21 of UMass' 23 intercollegiate sports teams, through the 2008 fiscal year. adidas is the exclusive provider of all UMass uniforms, s
K2 Appoints Brass Eagle President
K2 Inc. announced the appointment of Gary Remensnyder as president of Brass Eagle, the worldwide leader of paintball markers, loaders, paintballs and accessories. Mr. Remensnyder, who has been senior vice president of sales & marketing of Shakespeare Fish
Timberland Acquires SmartWool in $82 Million Deal
The Timberland Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding stock of SmartWool Corporation, from RAF Industries, Inc. and the Stripes Group LLC. The purchase price is estimated to be approximately $82 million and will be f
TJX Companies Adds Lane to Board
The TJX Companies, Inc. elected Amy B. Lane to its Board of Directors. Ms. Lane was an investment banker for 25 years, specializing in the retail industry. She currently serves as the presiding director of Borders Group, Inc. and is a trustee at MFS Funds
Everlast Goes Scandinavian
Everlast Worldwide Inc. announced that Contrast APS, a new licensee partner for EVST, will introduce a series of Everlast-branded products to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The Denmark-based company will develop and sell Everlast sports bags, duffe
Forest Service Allows Off Road Vehicle Use
U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service announced a new regulation for recreational motor vehicle use in national forests and grasslands which will forge a sustainable system of routes and areas designated for motorized use in the future…
Ted Lohr Promoted to Atomic National Sales Manager
Atomic Snowboarding promoted Ted Lohr to National Sales Manager. Lohr, who has been with Atomic since 2002 as the Northwest territory sales rep, will manage the sales force and direct daily operations for the snowboard brand in the United States. Along wi
Big Dog Holdings Earnings Climb From Walking Company Contribution
Big Dog Holdings consolidated net sales for the third quarter were $44.9 million, compared with $42.7 million in 2004. Consolidated net sales increased 5.2%, primarily due to comparative stores sales increase of 4.1%. Comparative store sales declined 1.6%
Ashworth Appoints Outside Director to Board
Ashworth, Inc. announced the appointment of John W. Richardson, a new outside director, to the company's Board.
Mr. Richardson will stand for election at the company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for March 2006. Mr. Richardson has e
Dorel Posts Lower Sales on Sting-Ray Softness
Dorel Industries Inc. reported revenue for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 of $423.3 million, down slightly from $433.8 million a year ago with strong revenue growth in the juvenile segment partially offset the lower sales of Sting-Ray bicycles
Forrester Research Predicts Online Holiday Sales Growth
Despite concerns about consumer confidence, US online retail sales this holiday season will hit $18 billion, a 25 percent increase over last year, according to Forrester Research…
Sportsman’s Guide Posts 8% Sales Gain; Income Jumps 50%
The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 that, with net sales of $61.5 million, compared to $57.0 million for last year's third quarter. Net earnings for the quarter were $2.2 million, or 26 cen
Tennis Follows IOC, Declares Three Stripes a Logo
adidas' logo woes continue as the varied govering bodies of tennis agree that the three stripes is a manufacturer's logo subject to the space and size limitations of all logos. For the ITF and the Grand Slams, this declaration means that adidas&
Timblerand and L.L. Bean Utilize Fair Factories Clearinghouse
The Fair Factories Clearinghouse (FFC), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting workplace compliance through the sharing of factory audit information, announced that Timberland and L.L. Bean, Inc. are the latest retailers to manage informati
Hat World Adds President and COO
Genesco Inc. appointed Kenneth J. as president and Glenn Campbell as chief operating officer of Indianapolis-based Hat World Corporation. Kocher, who joined Hat World in 1997 as chief financial officer, will have general responsibility for all aspects of
