CamelBak On Sale at Costco?
CamelBak Products, LLC is investigating how a small quantity of CamelBak M.U.L.E. models turned up for sale on the Costco web site. The unauthorized sale was spotted by CamelBak employees. Costco is not a CamelBak dealer, says Layne Rigney, CamelBak'
Everlast Posts 29% 2005 Revenue Jump
Everlast Worldwide Inc. saw net revenues from continuing operations increase 29% for the year to a record $43.3 million as compared to $33.5 million in 2004. The net revenue growth was achieved by a 32% increase in net licensing revenue to $12 million as
Golf Galaxy Plans Four New Stores in March
Golf Galaxy, Inc. plans to open four new stores in March, the first full month of its 2007 fiscal year. The new stores, which are among a total of 11 the specialty retailer plans to open this spring, include one store each in Pittsburgh; Paramus, NJ; Skok
Vail Resorts Shuffles Executive Ranks; Moves to Denver
Vail Resorts, Inc. named Robert Katz as CEO. William A. Jensen and Roger McCarthy were named Co-Presidents of the company's Mountain Division; promoted Jeffrey W. Jones to Senior Executive Vice President and Martha D. Rehm to Executive Vice President
Payless Q4 Sales Up Slightly; Comps up 2.3%
Payless ShoeSource, Inc. saw sales during the fourth quarter of 2005 total $611.3 million, a 0.7% increase from $607.2 million during the fourth quarter 2004. Same-store sales increased 2.3% during the fourth quarter 2005. Average footwear unit retail for
Intrawest Undergoes Strategic Review
Intrawest Corporation has initiated a review of strategic options available to the company for enhancing shareholder value, including, but not limited to, a capital structure review, strategic partnerships or business combinations. The company has retaine
VAUDE acquires Edelrid
VAUDE has acquired the Edelmann + Ridder GmbH & Co. KG, best known for he Edelrid brand of climbin ropes. Edelrid, the specialist for climbing equipment, specifically manufacturing ropes and climbing harnesses, further rounds out VAUDE’s product offering.
REI Promotes Hopkins and Spangler
Recreational Equipment, Inc. has appointed Janet Hopkins and Tim Spangler to the company's recently created retail
store regional vice president positions. Hopkins and Spangler, both of whom currently serve as members of REI's retail leadershi
Osprey Launches New Conservation Program
Osprey Packs, Inc. requires a mandatory $2 donation to featured organizations on their industry pro-deal, store employee and demo-pack forms. The program generates awareness among outdoor industry employees and additional funding for these superb environm
NRF: St. Patty Turns His Luck on the Retailers
Retailers will be feeling the luck o’ the Irish this Spring, as consumers hit the stores for their favorite green goods. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2006 St. Patrick’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, consumers will spend an
Stage Stores Promotes from Within
Stage Stores, Inc. promoted Dennis Abramczyk to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of the Peebles Division, located in South Hill, Virginia. Cinny Murray has been promoted to the new position of Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising
Wisse Appointed National Sales Manager for Stohlquist
Stohlquist WaterWare appointed Jake Wisse as National Sales Manager. Wisse is taking his industry background and passion for paddle sports to Arlington, where he will be working with paddling innovator Jim Stohlquist to continue the momentum the brand ha
Brooks Names Nenow as VP of Global Footwear Merchandising
Brooks Sports, Inc. hired Mark Nenow as vice president of global footwear merchandising. Bolstering Brooks’ executive management team, Nenow arrives with more than 20 years of industry experience and a decorated track record both in and out of the office.
Pacific Sunwear Rides 12% Q4 Sales Jump to 15% Net Increase
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. posted a 15% increase in net income for the fourth quarter to $47.0 million, compared to $40.7 million for the same period last year. Total sales for the fourth quarter ended January 28, 2006 were $424.9 million, an inc
Worth Makes Changes to Fastpitch Marketing Dept.
Worth Sports is restructuring their Collegiate Fastpitch and Olympian Sports Marketing Department. As a part of this restructuring, Cheri Kempf will join Worth as Manager of Fastpitch Sports Marketing. In her role, Cheri will report to Jeff Rich, Directo
