VF Forms International Expansion Team Led by Salzburger
VF Corporation has formed a new international leadership team as part of an ongoing growth initiative to enter new markets and accelerate revenue growth throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia…
Former FSA President Joins Mountain Cycle as President
Doug Stuart has joined Mountain Cycle as President and equity partner. With its new management group the company plans to rebuild Mountain Cycle back into the innovative and rider-oriented brand that it started out as back in 1988. Having been part of the
Obituary: Chris Chesley, President of Badger Sporting Goods
Chris Chesley, 55, died yesterday in the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg, Wis. Chesley was President of Badger Sporting Goods in Madison. Chris was a man of few words on most occasions. This was, however, not true if he was talking to a customer at Badger
Icon Sees Sales Dip for Q4, Year; Net Loss Improves
For the fiscal fourth quarter, ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. reported net sales of $161.3 million, down 1.3% from $163.4 million for the same period last year. For the full fiscal year, the company reported net sales of $852.2 million, a 2.2% decrease compa
DSW Q2 Net Income Out-Paces Estimates
DSW Inc. net income was $15.3 million on net sales of $301.3 million for the second quarter, compared with net income of $9.3 million on net sales of $276.2 million for the comparable period last year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.35 for the second
Mountain Hardwear Supplements Product Development Team
Mountain Hardwear Inc., has made several new appointments within the company’s product development team. Tracey Mammolito is new to the team and has accepted the position of Mountainwear product manager. Dan Ramos has accepted the newly established positi
Conservation Alliance Raises over $10,000 at Keen OR Event
The Conservation Alliance raised $10,500 in under two hours at a fundraising event organized by Keen Footwear at the recent Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. The funds will support The Conservation Alliance’s efforts to protect wild places
Zumiez August Comps Up 4.7%
Zumiez Inc. saw net sales for the month of August jump 36.4% to $33.7 million from $24.7 million during the same month last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 4.7% for the four-week period on top of a 9.4% gain last year…
REI’s Pittsburgh Stores Receives LEED Silver Certification
Less water, less electricity, minimal construction waste and an urban location on the reclaimed grounds once home to a steel mill all helped REI's new Pittsburgh store reduce its environmental impact. Recreational Equipment, Inc. implimented several
Factory Design Labs Adds New Art Director
Craig Feinberg has joined Factory Design Labs as an Art Director in the Creative Department. Originally hailing from Columbia, Maryland, Craig has significant international experience including an 18-month term at Fabrica, the United Colors of Benetton Co
Stephon Marbury Teams with Steve and Barry’s to Launch Starbury
Knick's player Stephon Marbury is teaming with national casual apparel retailer Steve & Barry's to introduce the Starbury Collection. The Starbury Collection is an arsenal of high-quality apparel and sneakers with extraordinarily lower price poi
SGMA: Canadian Sports Market on the Rise
It’s a $7 billion market – and on the rise. That’s one way to describe the Canadian market for sporting goods equipment, sports clothing/activewear, and athletic footwear. In recent years, the Canadian sports market has been inching along — $6.6 billion
Rottefella Inks Distribution Deal with BCA
Rottefella has signed an agreement with Backcountry Access Inc. to become the exclusive distributor of Rottefella telemark and Naxo alpine touring bindings in North America. BCA will begin distributing the products in 2007-2008, starting at the 2007 Outdo
Hardgoods Companies Push the Limits at OR…
The hardgoods companies catering to the camping, hiking, and trekking markets at OR Summer Market 2006 provided a myriad of answers across brands and target market audiences. From the oldest, most established companies to entrepreneurial start-ups, retail
The Athlete’s Foot to Become Central Franchising
Two years ago Bob Corliss and the management team from The Athlete’s Foot acquired the company from the French holding company, Rallye Group, and subsequently worked to turn the ailing retailer and franchisor around. Shortly after the acquisition, the com
