Mammut Expands Sales Force in Canada and Western U.S.
Mammut Sports Group USA announced two new additions to the company’s growing sales force. Mark Freeborn will join the sales team as territory manager, with sole dedication to Mammut for all of Canada. The brand has divided its Southwest sales territory, a
Sport Supply Expects Q2 to Beat Plan
Sport Supply Group, Inc. said it expects it will exceed current analyst consensus revenue and EPS estimates and produce a profitable second quarter. The team sports manufacturer and distributor, based in Dallas, also announced a program to repurchase of u
Zumiez Cuts Guidance on Slow December Comps Growth
Zumiez Inc. reported a 3.9% increase in same-store sales for the five-week fiscal December period. The gain comes on top of an 11.5% jump for the year-ago month. Total net sales for the month increased 15.3% to $72.0 million, compared to $62.5 million las
Woolrich Closing Bottled Water Operation
Just two years after launching the effort, Woolrich plans to cease production of its bottled spring water business to better focus on its core businesses. Woolrich President Jim Griggs told The Express in Lock Haven, PA, “We don’t feel it is in our best i
Ocean and Earth Appoints VP of Mktg/Sales
Ocean & Earth Products Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Australia-based Ocean & Earth Group, appointed Dave Nielsen as vice president in charge of sales, marketing and operation of the brand's surf, snow and wake bags, and accessories and clothing
Timberland to Change Advertising Agencies
Timberland Co. is planning to conduct an official review to appoint a new creative agency for its advertising efforts. Its global creative agency had been Havas' Arnold in Boston for the last three years…
Pacific Sunwear to Close Remaining demo Stores
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. plans to close its remaining 154 demo stores. The company expects to incur aggregate pre-tax charges in the range of approximately $35 million to $50 million for anticipated lease terminations, employee severance charge
Lululemon Taps Starbuck’s Exec as EVP Retail Ops
Lululemon Athletica Inc. has added Christine Day to its senior leadership team as EVP, retail operations. In this newly created role, Ms. Day will oversee all of Lululemon’s retail operations in North America and on an international basis. To support the
Solstice Outdoor Moves Into Bigger HQ
Solstice Outdoor, Inc. has moved from its previous location in Northeast Portland to a larger building in the quickly developing North Portland neighborhood. The move took place in October 2007 to accommodate the company's growth and brand re-launch
Babolat Names Southern Regional Sales Manager
Babolat has added David Dwelle as regional sales manager. Dwelle will be responsible for the Southern region of the country…
Vans Again Accuses Skechers of Infringement
Vans Inc. asked a federal appeals court to block Skechers USA Inc. from making and selling shoes with a checkerboard-patterned during an ongoing trademark-infringement lawsuit against Skechers. Vans filed its request with the San Francisco court of appeal
Christy Sports Wins Round in Suit Over Ski Rentals
Christy Sports won the latest round in an ongoing legal fight over its ski-rental business at Utah's Deer Valley Resort. A federal judge in Utah denied the ski area's motion for a preliminary injunction that would have prevented the retailer fro
Northwave Names Sales Director for Canada
Northwave North America has named Pierre Tasse as the new sales director in Canada for Northwave bike and snow brands. Pierre has been with Northwave for the last 14 years as a sales rep under his sales and marketing company Agence De Sports PTS Inc…
Freeskier Dumont Launches Apparel Company
Simon Dumont, one of the biggest names in freeskiing is launching a new apparel company, Empire Attire. Empire’s first product will be a seasonal glove line specially created for winter and spring skiing…
SSG Unsure About Causes for Stock Decline
Sport Supply Group, Inc.'s normal policy is not to comment on unusual market activity. However, the company said that it is not aware of any reason for Friday’s higher than average trading volume and stock price decline…
