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Black Diamond Will Develop New Ski Boot Line…
As reported earlier in The BOSS Report, Black Diamond Equipment will develop a new line of alpine touring and telemark ski boots (See BOSS_0530). This
Jackson Kayaks Expands to Support Growth…
Jackson Kayak moved its manufacturing and warehouse facility under one 96,000 square foot roof in Sparta, TN just 13 miles from the old site, which consisted of a 700 square foot building and 8700 square foot warehouse. Jackson Kayak’s new home is in a bu
Smartwool Continues Advocacy Program with Five New Recipients
In what is still the beginning of a long journey, SmartWool Corporation awarded the second round of
grant recipients from the new SmartWool Advocacy Program: Continental Divide Trail Alliance, Adventures Without Limits, Four Corners School of Outdoor Educ
Deckers to Exceed Fourth Quarter Guidance
Based on the continued strong demand for its UGG product line and the solid retail sell-through, Deckers now expects to exceed the high-end of both its previously announced net sales guidance range of $72 to $75 million and its diluted earnings per share
Forzani Continues Momentum; Holiday Comps Jump 9.6%
The Forzani Group Ltd. Holiday Season total retail system sales were up 21.1% over the prior year. Exclusive of the impact of the current year addition of Nevada Bob's and National Sports, retail system sales were up 12.4%. On a comparable store basi
Rowe and Pointer Promoted at Fleet Feet
Fleet Feet, Inc. made two management promotions – Luke Rowe was promoted to Vice President of Business Development and Joey Pointer was promoted to Director of Franchise Operations. As V.P. of Business Development, Mr. Rowe will oversee new store developm
Patagonia, prAna and Keen Team up To Boost Conservation Alliance
Continuing its partnership with The Conservation Alliance, Keen Footwear will host an event at their booth at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer show to benefit the Alliance. Keen will give a pair of shoes to anyone who donates $35 to The Conservation Alliance
Jackson Kayaks Moves and Expands
Jackson Kayak moved its manufacturing and warehouse facility under one 96,000 square foot roof in Sparta, TN. Just 13 miles from the old site comprised of a 700 square foot building and 8,700 square foot warehouse, Jackson Kayak’s new home is in a buildin
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
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
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
Under Armour Opens EU Headquarters, Promotes Pres of Int’l
Under Armour, Inc. opened its European headquarters in Amsterdam and concurrently promoted one of the company's partners, Ryan Wood, to president of international. The company will operate its European sales, marketing and logistics functions from a
Five Ten Adds Sales Rep
Five Ten added Jean-Pierre Ouellet (a.k.a. Pee Wee) to its North American sales team. Ouellet, a member of Dave Karl's Sky Ambitions agency, will be based out of Montreal, Canada and will be focusing on Five Ten high-friction footwear…
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
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
