Aldila to Sell Carbon Fiber J.V.
Aldila's subsidiary, Aldila Materials Technology Corp. is selling its 50% interest in Carbon Fiber Technology LLC to SGL Carbon Fibers and Composites, Inc., a subsidiary of SGL Group. SGL currently owns the other 50% of CFT. The sale is scheduled to
eBags.com Reports 70.3% Growth on Cyber Monday
Denver-based online retailer eBags.com reported growth of 70.3% for Cyber Monday, the day after the Black Friday weekend known as the year's biggest online shipping day. This year's Cyber Monday was the second biggest day in company history for
RECALL: Pitchbacks Sold at Dick’s
Dick's Sporting Goods, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced the recall of about 57,000 Power Bolt Y-Frame and Ultimate Y-Frame adjustable pitchbacks because the upper portion of the frame can collapse after both
Brooks Ramps Up Sustainable Footwear Product Development with BioMoGo
Brooks Sports is launching a biodegradable midsole, dubbed BioMoGo, which is projected to biodegrade 50 times faster than conventional athletic shoes. BioMoGo is the latest project Brooks has initiated to support its sustainability focus. Other examples i
Columbia Hires New Europe GM
Columbia Sportswear Company hired Christian Finell as General Manager Europe. His anticipated start date is December 1, 2007, reporting to Mick McCormick, Vice President of Sales. Finell will be responsible for managing all aspects of sales, marketing and
Nike Inks Deal to Sell Starter to Iconix
Nike reached a definitive agreement to sell its Starter brand to Iconix Brand Group, Inc. for $60 million in cash. Nike expects the transaction to be completed in December. Starter's growth potential relative to other brands in Nike's portfolio,
Shoe Pavilion Names McHugh as EVP and CFO
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. has appointed Michael P. McHugh as EVP and CFO. Mr. McHugh has over 35 years' financial and accounting experience, including 12 years as the SVP and CFO of J. Crew Group, Inc. and five years as the SVP and CFO of Authentic Fitness
Sport-Haley Fails to Have Minimum Market Value for NASDAQ
Sport-Haley, Inc. received a letter from the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. dated November 13, 2007, notifying the company that for the last 30 consecutive days its common stock has not maintained a minimum market value of publicly held shares of $5,000,000, a
Grassroot Members Honored in Outdoor Business
In the November Issue, Outdoor Business named the Top 25 Independent Outdoor Retailers. Grassroots Outdoor Alliance is proud to announce that 16 of 34 Members made the list and congratulated all of their members on their efforts locally, and for those tha
U.S. Soccer Announcing Marketing/Communications Personnel Changes
U.S. Soccer’s longtime Director of Communications Jim Moorhouse will transition to the role of director of youth national teams. In addition, Mike Gressle has been named the director of marketing & communications and Neil Buethe has been named the senior
True Temper Q3 Loss Widens
True Temper Sports, Inc. recorded a 12.3% increase in thrid quarter net sales to $24.1 million from $21.5 million for the same period in 2006. Adjusted EBITDA (defined below) for the third quarter decreased to $1.6 million from $4.3 million in the third
The Athlete’s Foot Opens First Next Generation Store
The Athlete’s Foot will open its first next generation TAF performance store in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Tuscaloosa franchise location is the first in the world to feature the new store design, logo and merchandising system that was announced by TAF’s par
Nielsen Inks Sales and Marketing Partnership with ISPO China
Nielsen Business Media has signed an exclusive multi-year partnership agreement with Messe Munich International, owners and organizers of the ISPO China trade show, beginning with the ISPO China trade show scheduled to take place February 24-26, 2008 at t
Columbia Sportswear Appoints European General Manager
Columbia Sportswear CO. appointed Christian Finell as general manager of Europe. He joins Columbia following a seventeen year career with Salomon SA, most recently serving as Head of Salomon EMEA (Europe, Middle-East, and Africa)…
CGPR Named Agency of Record for Outdoor Retailer
CGPR was named public relations agency of record for the Outdoor Retailer Winter and Summer Markets. Working closely with Nielsen Business Media, CGPR will provide media relations support for each show including pre-show and on-site support for exhibitors
