Atomic Promotes Race Directors
In preparation for another season of World Cup racing, Atomic Ski promoted Eduardo Guzman to International Race Director. Having spent numerous seasons on the hill for Atomic, Guzman brings veteran experience to his new position…
Coleman Names President of Asia/Pacific
The Coleman Company, Inc. has named Simon W. Traynor as President, Coleman Asia Pacific. In his role, Simon will have responsibility for the organization’s fiscal function and performance, for all activities related to conceptualizing and implementing sal
Payless Q1 Net Income Jumps 19.2%
Payless ShoeSource, Inc. reported first quarter diluted earnings per share of 53 cents, up from 45 cents during the first quarter of fiscal 2005. The company recorded net earnings of $36.0 million during the quarter, a 19.2% increase from $30.2 million du
GSI Commerce Signs Toys ‘R’ Us as Newest Partner
GSI Commerce Inc. has signed a long-term agreement to provide Toys “R” Us Inc. with an e-commerce solution for all of its branded online stores, including toysrus.com and babiesrus.com. A seamless transition of the Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us online sto
Chaos Inks Sponsorship Deal with Vail Valley Foundation
CHAOS headwear and Vail Valley Foundation have signed a three year sponsorship program for participant gifts, as well as co-branded event merchandise of caps and beanies available at retail during this upcoming 2006/2007 season.
Sara Lee Apparel Spin-off will Generate $4.7 Billion in Sales
Sara Lee Corporation disclosed further information regarding its previously announced plan to spin off its Branded Apparel, Americas/Asia, business to Sara Lee stockholders. As described in an information statement filed with the Securities and Exchange C
Academy Snowboard Sees International Expansion
Academy Snowboards' international sales are up on a year to date basis of approximately 98%, according to Execute Sports, Inc., owner of the Academy brand. In addition, Academy Snowboards has added Greece, the Czech Republic and Poland to its list of
Clark Resigns from Yakima
Yakima Products announced the resignation of Yakima CEO Jim Clark. Mr. Clark, who has held various leadership positions with the company over his eight-year tenure, first at WaterMark, then at Yakima, will stay on until mid-June to facilitate a transfer
GBMI Launches New Brand
Global Brand Marketing Inc. is launching a new fashion brand, Mehandi, a women’s only label that provides for an exotic blend of artisan and sophisticated silhouettes debuting with the Spring/Summer 2007 collection.
Shop.org: Online Sales to Pass $200 Billion in 2006
After passing the $100-billion mark just three years ago, online sales will top $200 billion this year. According to The 2006 State of Retailing Online, the ninth annual Shop.org study conducted by Forrester Research, Inc., of 174 retailers, 2006 online s
Russell Activewear President Leaving Company
Julio A. Barea SVP/President and CEO of Russell Corp.'s Activewear segment will end his employment with Russell at the end of the month. Under the Agreement, Mr. Barea will be paid a pro-rated portion of the bonus for which he is eligible for 2006, a
Mountain Hardwear Appoints Ganio as Director of Merchandising
Mountain Hardwear Inc., has appointed Ted Ganio to the new position of Director of Merchandising. Ganio will be responsible for the global strategic vision and management of all of the company’s product design and development. He joined Mountain Hardwear
Sport Chalet to Open 41st Store
Sport Chalet, Inc. will celebrate the grand opening of its new 40,000 sq. ft. store located at 1350 North Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks, California 91360 on Friday, May 26th. This location will feature an on-site SCUBA training pool, which will open late su
Sports Retailers See Better Softgoods Drive Sales Growth in First Quarter…
The U.S. sports retail business was a bit of a mixed bag in the first quarter as early numbers from the public companies started to come in over the last two weeks. Dick’s Sporting Goods and Big 5 Sporting Goods both posted solid comp store sales gains i
Execute Sports Has Tough Q1…
Execute Sports net sales for the first quarter decreased 7% to $595,534 from $639,610 last year. The company attributed the sales decrease to the discontinuation of its motocross business line, but noted that the decrease was offset by increased sales fro
