Cabela’s Sells $500m in Notes
Cabela's Inc. said that Cabela’s Credit Card Master Note Trust successfully completed the sale of $500 million in Asset-Backed Notes, Series 2008-I…
prAna Introduces Independent Sales Reps
For the first time in 14 years, prAna is announcing a restructure of its sales team to include independent outside sales reps dedicated to serving 30 states in five regions. While new to prAna, these veteran industry professionals have years of experience
Converse Hires General Mgr., Premium Products
Converse announced the appointment of Chris Manley as General Manager, Premium Products. Manley will oversee sales, design, merchandising and production for premium apparel and footwear including the Converse by John Varvatos men’s and women’s collection
Gramicci Adds to Design Team
Gramicci continues to deepen its design team with the addition of Natalie Sichko, formerly with Perry Ellis International, as associate designer for women’s…
OIA and Outdoor Retailer Enter 15-Year Pact
Outdoor Industry Association and Nielsen Business Media (NBM), parent company of Outdoor Retailer, have entered a 15-year strategic alliance that will boost efforts to ensure the long term success and growth of the $289 billion outdoor industry. Outdoor R
Heelys Receives Nasdaq Deficiency Letter
Heelys, Inc. received a Nasdaq Staff deficiency letter on January 17, 2008 indicating that the company no longer complies with the Nasdaq audit committee requirement as set forth in Marketplace Rule 4350, which requires a listed company to have an audit c
Ryka to Produce Kelly Ripa Collection
Ryka, which is owned by American Sporting Goods, announced a business partnership with Kelly Ripa. Ripa will co-design a footwear and apparel collection to include active and lifestyle products and will serve as Ryka's official spokesperson effective
Wham-O Co-founder Dies
Richard Knerr, co-founder of Wham-O company best known for the Hula Hoop and Frisbee, has died at the age of 82. Knerr, who started Wham-O in 1948 with his childhood friend Arthur “Spud” Melin, died Monday after suffering a stroke, his wife Dorothy told t
Callaway Expects Double-Digit Sales Growth for 2007
Callaway Golf Company expects net sales for fiscal 2007 will increase approximately 10 percent to a record $1.125 billion with corresponding earnings per diluted share of 79 cents to 81 cents. For fiscal 2006, the company reported net sales of $1.018 bill
United Bicycle Adds Staff and Rep
Bicycle parts distirubtor United Bicycle of Oregon has added an inside sales and customer service representative and a new outside rep to service its accounts along the I-5 corridor in Washington and Oregon…
Scott USA Adds Suspension Service Center
In a bid to serve its West Coast mountain-biking customers better, Scott USA said Garageworks of Irvine, Calif. will become an authorized service center for Scott suspension products. The company recommends owners of its all-mountain Ransom bikes bring th
adidas Sponsors National Lacrosse Classic
Adidas Lacrosse was named the title sponsor and event partner of the 2008 adidas National Lacrosse Classic, which promises to feature the top 500 high school underclassmen players in the U.S…
Walking Co. Closes Natural Comfort Acquisition
The Walking Company closed its acquisition of substantially all the assets of Natural Comfort Footwear, Inc. effective January 15. Natural Comfort, an independent comfort shoe retailer in Florida, has eight stores operating under the names Natural Comfort
Iconix Brand Group Affirms Guidance
Iconix Brand Group, Inc., which owns the Ocean Pacific and Danskins brands, reaffirmed its previously stated guidance for the full years 2007 and 2008…
Adidas to Rethink Olympic Support
Adidas officials told a German newspaper that it will reconsider support for the Olympics after the 2008 Beijing Olympics in light of the continued ban by the International Olympic Committee on displays of the Adidas three-band logo on team uniforms…
