Miôn Launches Environmental Film Award Program
Miôn Footwear is already looking for ways to contribute to the environmental community. At Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, the company will introduce an environmental film award program called Miôn Solutions. The program will recognize films that inspire
Skechers Expects to Exceed Billion Dollar Mark
Skechers USA, Inc. said it expects fourth quarter 2005 sales to be at the top end of its $210 million to $220 million guidance. SKX now expects year-end 2005 revenues to exceed one billion dollars…
Modest Results for Holiday Retail Reflects Continued Shift in Landscape…
Modest and mixed were the key words for December as retailers dealt with a changing retail landscape that saw even more consumer dollars shift to online spending and gift cards this year. Luxury retailers and wholesale clubs were again the big winners fo
Gregory Makes Sales and Marketing Moves
Gregory Mountain Products promoted Jordan Phillips and Jake Martin to the respective posts of national sales manager and marketing manager, where they will take on greater authority for sales and marketing strategy and program development. To date, Philli
Hainer to Hand adidas Reins to Stamminger; Will Focus on Corporate Role…
Reports coming out of Germany over the weekend have Herbert Hainer, chief executive officer of adidas-Salomon AG, handing the reins of the adidas brand to global marketing chief Erich Stamminger, who will become president and CEO of Brand adidas. Stammin
Everlast Signs Underwear Partnership
Everlast Worldwide Inc. signed an agreement with H Best Ltd for the licensee's 2(x)ist division to develop and introduce Everlast men's & boy's underwear and men's loungewear and sleepwear. The new Everlast products will be launched th
Tomax Retail.net Hosted Retail Solutions Group Doubles
Tomax Corporation is reporting a significant gain in the number of customers using its Retail Application Hosting Services. Tomax Retail.net customers can rely on the Tomax hosting services for complete application and environment management. Tomax expect
New Era Promotes Company Vet to VP Global Operations
New Era Cap Co. has promoted Jim Patterson to the position of Vice President of Global Operations. Mr. Patterson reports to New Era's President, Peter Augustine. As Vice President of Global Operations, Mr. Patterson will provide strategic guidance t
New Balance Canada to Distribute Warrior
Warrior announced that New Balance Canada will distribute the brand's full line of lacrosse and hockey performance products starting immediately. NB Canada's six independent sales agencies will handle distribution for the Warrior brand and cover
New Balance Refutes National Labor Committee Claims
The National Labor Committee recently released a report alleging a New Balance Factory in Hongyuan violated several labor codes, including mandatory 14 to 15.8-hour shifts, No regularly scheduled weekly day off; and 96 hour work weeks. However, according
Li-Ning Inks First NBA Player Deal
Li-Ning Sports Goods Co., Ltd. has signed Cleveland Cavaliers basketball star Damon Jones to an endorsement contract. With the signing, Jones becomes the first American NBA player to endorse and wear Chinese branded shoes and apparel. Li-Ning became an o
REI Earns Top 10 Ranking on FORTUNE’s Best Places to Work List
Recreational Equipment, Inc. was named by FORTUNE magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work for in America.” The outdoor retailer, known as much for its positive workplace culture as for its quality gear, staff expertise, progressive retailing an
OR Winter Market is Sold Out
2006 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market will feature over 670 exhibiting companies across a record 277,500 square feet of floor space. With close to 20 new exhibitors, Winter Market is completely sold out for the first time in its 17-year history and has gro
Nordica Hires Pritz for Service Team
Nordica USA announced the hiring of Travis Pritz to the position of Subaru Nordica Service Team member for the Midwest region of the USA. The Subaru Nordica Service Team (SNST) are dedicated servicemen placed in key ski markets throughout the USA focused
Billabong Acquires Nixon Inc.
Billabong International Limited announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Nixon Inc, a leader in the premium watch and accessories boardsports market.
Nixon is a California-based, closely-held corporation, founded by Andy Laats and Chad D
