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Wolverine Third Quarter Sales Climb 7%; Increases Full-Year Guidance
Wolverine World Wide third quarter 2005 revenue totaled $279.1 million, a 7.0% increase over third quarter 2004 revenue of $260.9 million. Earnings per share for the third quarter of 2005 were 42 cents compared to 37 cents reported for the third quarter o
Pacific Sunwear Appoints Burden as COO
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. announced the appointment of Wendy E. Burden to the position of COO effective November 8, 2005. Ms. Burden will report to Seth Johnson, the company's CEO, and will be responsible for store operations, real estate a
Luxottica Acquires China Eyewear Chain
The Luxottica Group will acquire Ming Long Optical, the largest premium optical chain in the province of Guangdong, China. As a result, the Group becomes the leading operator of premium optical stores in China, with a total of 278 locations in two of the
Umbro Acquires 25% Stake in China Distributor
Umbro has entered into an agreement to acquire a 25% stake in Team & Sports Ltd., the current licensee distributing Umbro product in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Umbro will pay a total consideration of $12 million for the stake in the company.
REI Plans New California and North Carolina Stores
REI plans to open two stores, oni in Santa Monica, Calif., and one in Pineville, N.C. The Santa Monica will open in the Spring of 2006 at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard. The store in Pineville, a suburb north of Charlotte, N.C., wi
MoMA Exhibit Features Brunton SolarRoll
Brunton's SolarRoll 14, waterproof, flexible solar panel will be included in an upcoming display at the esteemed New York City Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)…
Head Appoints New EVP for Diving Division
Head N.V. announced that Gerald Skrobanek will be promoted to the Executive Vice President of the Diving Division, effective September 28, 2005 when he will also be appointed as President of HTM Sport S.p.A Italy. Gerald replaces Stefano Di Martino who h
Hemptown Receives $1.4 million in Equity Financing
Hemptown Clothing Inc. announced the securing of $1.4 million of equity financing. $1.3 million will go to Hemptown's subsidiary, Crailar Fiber Technologies Inc., to be used to begin trials on its advanced natural fiber “Crailar”. The remainder of th
ISIS Appoints New Rocky Mountain Rep
ISIS For Women announced that Polly Tucker was appointed as the company's new independent sales representative for its Rocky Mountain regional territory. Tucker joined the team on September 20, 2005, replacing former representative, Erin Seabury, who
Everlast Signs on For Contender Season 2
Everlast Worldwide Inc. announced that it will continue its strategic merchandise, licensing, and equity alliance and agreement with Contender Partners LLC, involving “The Contender,” the boxing-based reality television show which will air on ESPN in Apri
Golf Town Appoints VP of Business Pro Shop
Golf Town announced the appointment of Stephen Willwerth as vice president of Golf Town's Business Pro Shop. Mr. Willwerth's is charged with significantly growing Golf Town's national corporate promotion business. Mr. Willwerth is an entrep
Icebreaker Taps Mountain Mecca for Northwest Territory
Icebreaker is joining forces with Mountain Mecca rep group in the Northwest territory. Mountain Mecca Principal, Greg McRoberts, and Associate, Brian Wilson, have welcomed Karri Gerling into the Mountain Mecca fold in order to bolster sales and service i
Brooks Taps BioMechanica
Brooks Sports tapped BioMechanica to reinforce its footwear Research & Development program with specialized product development and testing services…
Gander Expands Credit Facility by $50 Million
Gander Mountain Company announced that it has expanded its credit facility with Fleet Retail Group, LLC, a Bank of America company. The facility was increased from $225 million to $275 million as permitted under the terms of the agreement, which was signe
Congressman Proposes Sale of 15 National Parks; OIA and Sierra Club Opposed
Frank Hugelmeyer, President of Outdoor Industry Association and Carl Pope, Sierra Club Executive Director
both isssued seperate statements in response to Representative Pombo’s (R, 11th-CA) proposed legislation to sell off 15 National Parks for commercial
