Greg Cummings Retires from Fox River
Greg Cummings, marketing manager and international sales representative for Fox River Mills, Inc., will retire on September 30, 2005. Cummings has spent the last 17 years in various sales and marketing roles for Fox River. Before that, he worked for Burli
Camelbak Inks Deal with Outdoor Gear Canada
Outdoor Gear Canada has been re-appointed as CamelBak's exclusive distributor for the Canadian Motor/Powersports market. The agreement, slated to begin September 1, 2005, marks a significant expansion between the world’s leading hands-free hydration
Ortovox Recalls M1 and M2 Transceivers
In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ortovox is announcing a recall for all M1 and M2 model avalanche transceivers. It has been determined that a very sharp impact, beyond the EN300 standard, could result in the shutdown of a
ISS Issues Reccomendation for Saucony Sale
Saucony, Inc. announced Wednesday that Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. has recommended that Saucony shareholders vote FOR the proposed acquisition of Saucony by The Stride Rite Corporation at Saucony's special meeting of stockholders on Frid
Copeland Sports Returns to Walnut Creek Market
Copelands' Enterprises, Inc. announced the Grand Opening of its newest Copeland Sports store in Walnut Creek, California, marking the company's long-awaited return to the area. The ribbon-cutting for the new store will occur on Thursday, Septem
Mervyns to Focus on West and Southwest; Will Shutter 25% of Doors
As part of a new business strategy, Mervyns is focusing on the high-growth West and Southwest markets and its strong profitable foundation of 193 stores in 10 states. Mervyns will increase its investment in existing store operations, information technolog
Cutter and Buck Heads Off Shareholder Challenge; Announces Corporate Governance Initiatives
Cutter & Buck Inc. has accelerated its previously announced initiative to eliminate its classified board structure and the related supermajority vote requirement. If the company's proposal is approved by shareholders at their upcoming meeting, all me
Fischer Appoints Two New Reps
Fischer appointed 2 new members to the Fischer field staff. Rick Hodge is the Fischer Sales Representative for a newly formed territory on the East Coast. In the intermountain region, Christopher Shump joins Fischer as Sales Associate for CO, WY, UT and N
G.I. Joe’s Foundation Give Over $500,000 During Three Year Existence
The G.I. Joe’s Foundation established just three years ago has to date made donations totaling over $500,000. Mary Ann Bauer, administrator of the G.I. Joe’s Foundation, stated that there were 152 grants made in the last year that reached over 100,000 you
NRF: Katrina Could Make Rail Shipments Face Delays
Hurricane Katrina’s devastation at the Port of New Orleans isn’t expected to have a major impact on the maritime shipment of retail goods, but could cause slowdowns in railroad operations that will make it take longer to move retail goods out of other por
Reebok Creates NFL Quarterback Contest For Charity
Reebok created the Rbk Touchdown Squad – Comprised of six top Reebok quarterbacks, the squad will aim to earn $1 million for charity by breaking the current record for most touchdown passes thrown by six players in a season — 206. The Rbk Touchdown Squad
Zumiez Sees Strong Comp Sales Gain for August…
Zumiez Inc. mirrored the gains in the teen sector, posting a 9.4% comp sales increase for the month versus a 3.3% decline in the year-ago period. Total sales increased 25.1% to $24.7 million from $19.7 million for the year-ago period. Comps were actually
Western States Take USFS to Court Over Roadless Rule…
California Attorney General Bill Lockyer and Patricia Madrid, Attorney General of New Mexico joined Oregon Governor Ted Kulongsoki in a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in California against the U.S. Forest Service to restore protection for wild fores
Water Girl and Patagonia Ocean Form Watersports Apparel Division…
Water Girl and Patagonia’s Ocean Division have merged and will work together to create a full offering of swimwear, sportswear, and water-specific clothing for men and women. Water Girl will continue to follow in Patagonia’s footsteps, aiming to “make the
Taiwan to Own Half of Global Carbon-Fiber Bicycle Production in 2005…
The China Economic News Service is reporting that Taiwan will produce roughly half of all carbon fiber bicycles in 2005. At least two Taiwan carbon-fiber bicycle-frame makers are planning to expand their capacities to meet the increasing global demand, i
