Merrell Inks Footwear Licensing Deal with Patagonia…
Patagonia and Wolverine World Wide have inked a licensing agreement under which WWW’s Merrell brand will design, manufacture and market under the Patagonia name with rights to Water Girl and Lotus Designs. The first product line is expected at retail in s
Scott Kaier Joins Pale Morning Media
After months of courtship and waffling, Pale Morning Media LLC is pleased to announce the arrival of Scott Kaier as a full-time staff addition. A veteran of the outdoor retailing arena with more than eight years of floor and management experience, Kaier b
Oakley Adds Two to Board of Directors
Oakley, Inc. announced that on June 3, 2005, Greg Trojan and Colombe Nicholas were added to the company's Board of Directors. Mr. Trojan currently serves as the CEO of House of Blues (HOB) Entertainment and its divisions and Ms. Nicholas, former pre
Brown Shoe Co. on Major Naturalizer Restructuring
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced a series of moves to further strengthen its flagship Naturalizer brand. Brown will close approximately 80 underperforming stores – 60 in the United States and 20 in Canada — in addition to the ten closed in the first q
Patagonia and Merrell Ink Licensing Agreement
Patagonia and Wolverine World Wide's Merrell footwear brand have entered into a long-term global license agreement to produce Patagonia footwear. The first product line is expected at retail in spring 2007. Under the agreement, Merrell will design, m
Conservation Aliance Launches New Phase with Money from Keen Grant
Sixteen years ago, a group of outdoor business leaders began the Conservation Alliance. Since then, the Alliance has grown into a unique funding source for grassroots conservation groups as the only environmental grantmaker whose funds come from the non-m
Lotto 2004 Sales Increase Slightly in Challenging Environment
Sales of Lotto brand products around the world ended 2004 at €256 million ($318.4 mm), up slightly from the sales figures posted in 2003 of €255 million ($336.8 mm). The Mediterranean area gave the strongest performance in terms of proportion of sales: th
Quiksilver Second Quarter Income Jumps 25% with 32% Sales Gain
Quiksilver's consolidated net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 increased 32% to $426.9 million as compared to fiscal 2004 second quarter consolidated net revenues of $322.6 million. Consolidated net income for the second quarter of fisc
Spalding Rolls Out Global Brand Marketing Strategy
Spalding is introducing a new worldwide vision to unify and grow its well known, 129-year old business. In addition to expanding its predominant position in basketball, the high quality sporting goods manufacturer plans to expand its business in existing
Tim Maloney Sales Named Schutt Sports’ Agency of the Year
Schutt Sports is pleased to announce the recipients of their 2004 annual sales agency awards. The winners were officially announced at Schutt’s Spring Sales Meeting in St. Louis. Leading the way as the Agency of the Year for 2004 is Tim Maloney Sales. M
Deckers Cuts Q2 Earnings Guidance in Half
Deckers Outdoor Corporation has revised its sales and earnings guidance for the second quarter and full fiscal year 2005. For the second quarter Deckers now expects to report net sales in the range of $38 million to $39 million and diluted earnings per sh
Etonic Brings Running and Walking In-House; Taps Martin Keen for Design
Etonic Worldwide will have a new line of running and walking styles ready to launch in July 2005 designed by consultant Martin Keen, the original designer of the very successful Keen footwear brand. The shoes will begin shipping to retailers in January 2
Access Fund Fights Against Oak Flat Closure
The Arizona congressional delegation is set to introduce a land exchange bill into Congress that could lead to the destruction of the Oak Flat climbing area east of Phoenix and result in the largest climbing closure in history. The Access Fund is asking f
EN-R-G Foods Hires Spector as National Sales manager
EN-R-G Foods, manufacturer of Honey Stinger energy bars and gel, recently hired Adam Spector as national sales manager. Spector spent several years managing sales for Dermatone in the bike, outdoor and ski categories. Shortly after starting at EN-R-G Food
G.I. Joe’s Appoints Three to Apparel Merchandising Team
G.I. Joe's announced three new apparel merchandising positions. Susan Kara has been named Apparel Buyer for Athletic Clothing and Workwear; Krista Holman was promoted to Merchandiser for Athletics, Workwear and Hunting Apparel; and Lori Strait was p
