Senior Product Manager — Variflex
Variflex is seeking a Senior Product Manager to be responsible for the development of a sporting goods product line. This includes working with designers to create the product concept as well as working with the factory on product specifications. The Sr.
Sea Otter Classic Promotes Recreation in N. Calif. Schools
World class athletes from the Sea Otter Classic take to the schools to promote physical activity and participation in bicycling. The program is one of many supported by the Cypress Youth Fund, Sea Otter Classic’s philanthropic arm, and is aimed at helping
Shoe Pavilion Swings to Profit in Q4 on 14.7% Comp Sales Gain
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. reported net income of $1.0 million, or 14 cents per fully diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended January 1, 2005, compared to a net loss of $60,000, a loss of a penny per share, on a restated basis for the year-ago period. Net sa
Wilson Racquet Sports Expands Customer Service Hours; Gets Nod for Best Service
Wilson Racquet Sports is expanding their #1 rated customer service call center to now include Saturdays and expanded weekday hours for the upcoming spring & summer seasons, which generally marks the peak of tennis participation throughout the United State
Mountainsmith Appoints New VP Sales; Novak to Exit
Mountainsmith has appointed Gareth Richards as the new vice president of sales, effective April 15, 2005. Richards takes over for Peter Novak who is leaving the company to take advantage of a new opportunity to further advance his career. Gareth will hav
CenterStone Technologies Adds Malone Auto Racks to Client List
CenterStone Technologies, Inc. announced the availability of Malone Auto Racks on the company’s online sales order management software application. The CenterStone Technologies sales order management system will provide Malone dealers with a 24/7 access w
February Retail Sales Up 4.4% According to NRF
Retail sales continued to grow last month during a typically slow selling season. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail industry sales for February rose a solid 4.4% over last year and increased 0.3% seasonally adjusted over January. N
WSA February Show Increases Attendance by 30%
The World Shoe Association captured 33,286 registered participants at its February 2005 event, which is a 30% increase over the February 2004 event. New buyer attendance reached a record 7,126 at the show in February — more than twice the average of the
Retail Ventures Posts Disappointing Preliminary Numbers
Retail Ventures, Inc. has increased the ceiling under its revolving credit facility to $425 million. The company also posted preliminary, unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended January 29, 2005. The quarter saw a net loss
American Skiing Company Q2 Revenues Inch-Up; Skier Visits Down
American Skiing Company's consolidated revenue was $106.1 million for the 14 weeks ended January 30, 2005, compared with $103.0 million for the 13 weeks ended January 25, 2004. Net loss for the 14 weeks ended January 30, 2005 was $22.1 million, or 70
Johnson Outdoor Responds to Dolphin Limited Partnership
The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Johnson Outdoors issued the following statement in response to a letter it received from Dolphin Limited Partnership I, L.P. regarding the Company's proposed merger with JO Acquisition Corp:We bel
Kelty Hires Peter Novak as Director of Sales
Kelty has hired Peter Novak as their new director of sales. With a rich background in the specialty outdoor market, Novak will become the primary sales strategist for the company. Previously, Novak was the vice-president of sales for Mountainsmith. While
Yue Yuen’s Q1 Sales Climb; Profits Shrink
Yue Yuen's sales increased 15.8% year-on-year to $746.4 million and net profit fell 17.9% year-on-year to $77.1 million. However, when not taking into account the $23.4 million contribution from disposal of investment securities for the corresponding
Top Flite Makes Sales and Marketing Appointments
The Top Flite Golf Company announced new additions to its marketing and sales team. Jamie Bosworth, vice president of marketing & sales has named Bob Arnold, Director of Marketing, Ben Hogan; Kevin Martin, Director of Insides Sales & Customer Service; Den
Glass Lewis Recommends Shareholders Vote For JOUT Merger
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced that Glass Lewis & Co., a leading independent proxy advisory firm, has recommended that Johnson Outdoors shareholders vote FOR Johnson Outdoors' proposed merger with JO Acquisition Corp. at the Company's special s
