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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…
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
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
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
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
