London Fog Files for Chapter 11; Pacific Trail to be Auctioned
The London Fog Group has initiated a major financial restructuring of its business which includes the Pacific Trail outerwear business; the London Fog luxury apparel brand; and Homestead, a successful home textile business. To effect the restructuring, L
Ron Jon Partners with Bula Parent for Canadian Stores
Ron Jon Surf Shops plans to license six shops across Canada in a deal with Filmar Corp., who also is a Canadian licensee of the popular O'Neill surfwear brand as well as the parent company to Bula Headwear. The first two Canadian stores are planned f
Gander to Open New Minnesota Shop
Gander Mountain Blaine, Minn. market with the opening of a 66,000-square-foot store in April 2006. The Gander Mountain store will be located at 10650 Baltimore Street NE, just off Hwy 65, in Blaine. The store will employ a sales staff of approximately 75
Manzella Appoints Two Senior Executives
Manzella appointed Joe Campisi as Chief Marketing Officer and Jim Wagner as Vice President of Design, Development and Sourcing. As chief marketing officer, Joe Campisi's primary responsibility at Manzella will be to lead global marketing efforts to r
Wilson Racquest Names Communications Manager
Wilson Racquet Sports has named Melanie McGeough as communications manager for Wilson Racquet Sports. McGeough will be responsible for developing and overseeing Wilson’s public relations and media activities and managing the relationship with Wilson’s pu
Escalade Sports Acquires Woodplay
Escalade Sports acquired substantially all the assets of Woodplay and Woodgraphics, manufacturers of premium residential play systems, as well as of premium quality commercial and residential sign solutions. Woodplay is known in the play systems market fo
NRF: Late Easter Will Spur Holiday Spending
The NRF 2006 Easter Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch for NRF, found that 77.6% of Americans plan to celebrate Easter, up marginally from the previous year (75.9%). Total Easter spending is estimated to reach $12.63 billion
Shoe Carnival Doubles Earnings on 11.7% Comp-Sales Increase
Shoe Carnival, Inc. net earnings for the fourth quarter increased 154% to $3.0 million from net earnings of $1.2 million in the fourth quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share increased to 22 cents per share from 9 cents per share last year. Net sale
American Skiing Co. Weakness in East Offset by Strong West
American Skiing Company reported strong results in its Christmas/New Years and Presidents' Day holiday periods, and slightly lower skier visits than in the prior fiscal year in the East in January (excluding New Years) due principally to weather rela
Zumiez Announces Two for One Stock Split
Zumiez Inc.'s Board of Directors has approved a two-for-one stock split of the Company's common shares. The stock split will be effected through a share dividend whereby shareholders of record as of the close of trading on March 29, 2006 will re
Under Armour Makes Changes to Management Team
Under Armour, Inc. promoted Wayne Marino to Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer. In addition, William Kraus was named Senior Vice President of Marketing; Richard Zielinski was appointed as Vice President, Technical Services. Tony O'Neill
Schutt Sports Appoints President and COO
Schutt Sports has appointed Eric Ashleman as president & COO. Julie Nimmons will continue as CEO. For the last four years, Eric has worked for the Danaher Corporation, first serving as VP of operations for Joslyn Manufacturing in Chicago, IL, as presiden
Zumiez Posts 20.7% Q4 Comp Sales Gain
Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for the fourth quarter increased 42.3% to $75.4 million from $53.0 million in the year-ago quarter. The company posted net income for the quarter of $6.8 million or 47 cents per diluted share versus net income of $4.2
Rosalee Hermens Appointed VP and CIO of Timberland
The Timberland Company appointed Rosalee Hermens as Vice President and Chief Information Officer. In this role, Rosalee will be responsible for development and execution of Timberland’s global information systems and strategies.
GBMI Names Ward as SVP of Operations
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. appointed Sam Ward to Senior Vice President of Operations. In this position, Mr. Ward will be responsible for leading the global operations strategy and will continue to improve the efficiencies in all operation and technology
