Tail Adds New Golf Reps in Southeast
Tail, Inc. is pleased to announce that Vicki Lockhart of David Lockhart and Associates will be representing golf in Georgia and Northern Alabama. Mark Wigley will be covering Southern Alabama in addition to his current territory of Louisiana, Mississippi,
Foot Locker Makes Senior Management Moves; Daly Rejoins Company
Foot Locker announced that Nick Grayston has been promoted to president and CEO of its Foot Locker U.S. division, succeeding Tim Finn who is retiring from the company. The Company also has named Keith Daly president and CEO of its Lady Foot Locker divisi
OIA Member Companies Pledge $1.4 million to Disaster Relief
As the eleven nations devastated by the Tsunami begin the arduous process of rebuilding, they will rely heavily on the kindness of people around the world. Outdoor Industry Association is pleased to report that as part of that kindness, to date, we know o
Thule Hires Former Yakima Exec as VP Biz Dev
Thule announced the hiring of Chris Dannewitz as V.P. of Business Development, effective immediately. Dannewitz will be responsible for researching and identifying strategic acquisitions and assisting in the development and implementation of product, bra
Deckers to Exceed Sales and Earnings Guidance
Deckers announced that based on the continued strong demand for its UGG product line, improved deliveries from its factories and solid retail sell-through, it now expects to exceed the high-end of both its previously announced sales guidance range of $55
Sport Supply in Partnership Deal with GSI Commerce
Sport Supply Group, Inc. is expanding its consumer-direct product offering through an agreement with GSI Commerce Inc. GSI Commerce operates e-commerce sites for some of the nation's largest and best-known sporting goods retailers. The agreement pr
NSGA Offers Brand Share Reports
Footwear brand share reports covering 19 types of athletic and sports footwear are now available and may be ordered from the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) at special pre-publication discounts, which will be available through February…
Petzl Hires Blackwell as Southwest Rep
Petzl has hired Chuck Blackwell as its Southwestern sales representative. Blackwell joins Petzl with 15 years of sales experience and will cover the Arizona, Nevada, and Southern California regions. Blackwell replaces Petzl's former Southwest rep She
Delta Apparel Closes Sale of SC Yarn Plant
Delta Apparel, Inc. has completed the sale of its yarn manufacturing plant in Edgefield, South Carolina to Parkdale America, LLC for $10 million. In conjunction with the sale transaction, DLA entered into a five-year agreement with Parkdale to supply its
West Marine’s December Comps Dive 5.3%
West Marine net sales for the five weeks ended January 1, 2005 were $45.7 million, a 14.0% decrease compared to net sales of $53.1 million for the six-week period a year ago. Comparable store net sales for the five weeks ended January 1, 2005 decreased 5.
Phil Schmitt Named Osprey’s New Associate Sales Manager
Phil Schmitt has been named Associate Sales Manager of Osprey Packs Inc, the Colorado-based pack company with more than thirty years of innovative design heritage. Schmitt has served the past three years as manager of the Osprey Customer Service Team…
Goody’s Taps Mershad for President/CMO Role
Goody's Family Clothing, Inc. has appointed Frederick J. Mershad to the position of President and Chief Merchandising Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Mershad will oversee the areas of merchandising, marketing and advertising, and merchandise plan
JC Penney Promotes Hicks to President/CMO
Ken Hicks has been promoted to President and Chief Merchandising Officer of JCPenney, reporting to Chairman and CEO Myron (Mike) Ullman. Hicks joined JCPenney as President and Chief Operating Officer of Stores and Merchandise Operations in 2002, after a c
Oakley Inc. Appoints New Board Member
Oakley, Inc. announced the January 1, 2005 appointment of Michael J. Puntoriero to the company's Board of Directors and to the Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Since July of 2004, Mr. Puntoriero has served as Vice President of
Fitness Leader Steve Block Passes Away
Steve Block, president and one of the founders of SPRI® Products, a leading distributor of rubber resistance exercise products and fitness accessories, passed away December 30, 2004, at the age of 68 after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. Block was laid t
