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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

American Skiing Company Fiscal 2005 Net Loss Doubles

American Skiing Company reported that its fiscal 2005 resort revenues increased 7% due to the introduction of the new All For One Pass and favorable Spring season conditions at the Company's eastern resorts. The Company also reported season pass sale

Schwarzenegger Works to Boost California Skiing

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the California Travel and Tourism Commission, and California's world-class ski destinations have teamed up for the first time to launch the 2005-06 California Snow Campaign aimed at increasing destination skier visits

OR Hires Mullen Public Relations to Head PR Effort

Outdoor Retailer hired Mullen Public Relations as the agency-of-record responsible for exhibitor and media relations programming, following a formal RFP process. Mullen will develop and manage programming to support the twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trad

SCOTT Hires New Midwest Rep

SCOTT wintersport hired Arden Balkema as its Midwest sales representative for softgoods. Balkema is charged with selling clothing, gloves, hats and the newest addition to the Scott line, socks. Balkema will cover the following states; Arkansas, North an

Six Elected to Sporting Goods Hall of Fame

The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee has elected six new Hall of Famers. Alan Cohen, The Finish Line, Inc.; the late Dave Koch, New Era Cap Co.; Don Pfau, Sports, Inc.; Joachim Schroeder, retired from Karstadt Sports (Germany); Jim Soffe, M

Gramicci Back with New Owners, Management…

Following Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings involving its parent company, Gramicci has undergone a restructuring process that replaced the company’s sales force, outsourced the majority of its production, and restructured the majority of the company’s back

Thule and LEER Form Strategic Alliance

Thule and LEER, a brand of pickup truck caps and tonneaus, have formed a strategic partnership where Thule will be the exclusive supplier of roof rack products for LEER’s line of fiberglass truck caps. The companies will also cross-promote each other thro

Gander Mountain Warns on 2005 Results; Q3 Comps to Fall

Gander Mountain Company is reporting that it no longer expects to meet its previously disclosed guidance for revenue of at least $850 million, flat comparable store sales and pretax income of at least $16 million for the fiscal year 2005. The uncertainty

Brown Shoe Appoints SVP-Corporate Real Estate

Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced the appointment of David G. Krueger to SVP-corporate real estate. In his new role, Krueger will grow and manage Brown Shoe’s real estate portfolio of more than 1,300 retail locations throughout the United States, Canada,

Brooks Signs 7-Year WIAA Sponsorship

Brooks Sports inked a seven-year sponsorship agreement with the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), making it the exclusive sports apparel and footwear partner of the annual WIAA Cross Country and Track & Field State Championships th

Greg Norman Collection Q3 Sales Jump 20%

Greg Norman Collection's consolidated net sales increased 19.8% to $20.0 million compared to $16.7 million last year, with a 23% increase in its core golf business for the third quarter ended September 30th. This marks the eleventh consecutive quarte