Perkins Resigns From Johnson Outdoors
Jervis B. Perkins has resigned from Johnson Outdoors Inc. to pursue other interests. Mr. Perkins has served as the Company's Chief Operating Officer (COO) since January 2003 and as President and COO since December 2004. Mr. Perkins will remain in hi
The Program* Selects Enright Communications for PR
The Program* has selected Enright Communications as its agency of record. Through this bi-coastal union, Enright will work hand-in-hand with The Program* to increase brand awareness and mainstream media exposure for its quiver of industry-leading snow br
Delta Apparel Increases Stock Repurchase Plan
Delta Apparel, Inc.'s Board of Directors has increased the company's authorization to repurchase stock in open market transactions by an additional $5.0 million. This increase brings the total amount authorized for share repurchase to $11.0 mill
lucy Inks Deal with Stroller Strides
lucy performance apparel has signed on as the newest sponsor of Stroller Strides, the San Diego-based nationwide fitness program for new mothers and their babies…
Nautilus Realigns International Business Leadership
Nautilus, Inc. has named Darryl Thomas as President of the company's International Business and relocated him to London. The realignment better positions Nautilus, Inc. for significant growth in fitness equipment sales outside of the Americas, as the
Cherokee Moves to Out-Bid Iconix in Mossimo Deal
Mossimo received an unsolicited proposal from Cherokee Inc. to acquire all the outstanding shares of Mossimo, Inc. for $8.50 per share, consisting of $6.00 per share in cash and $2.50 per share in Cherokee stock. Mossimo's board of directors will mee
Crocs Inks Title Sponsorship Deal with AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour
AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour and CROCS, Inc. signed a three-year deal establishing CROCS as the title sponsor and official footwear of the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. Beginning with this year's 2006 season, the tour will be known as the “AVP CROC
Summus Works to Establish Outdoor Retail/Media Center in Colorado
Summus Works, Inc. will establish its first “Summus Center” in Colorado. The first and each such asset will house a Company broadcast TV station and studio properties, an outdoor sports retail outfitter and product demo center, and leased units suitable f
Marine Corps Bans Certain Synthetic Fibers for Use in High Risk Areas…
The Marine Corps has prohibited the use of synthetic athletic clothing containing polyester and nylon by soldiers while conducting operations outside of forward operating bases and camps, according to a published report on military.com. The report said t
Saucony Management Fine Tunes Organization…
After moving Saucony under its Keds umbrella and naming Shawn Neville as president of both brands, The Stride Rite Corporation continued its shifting of Saucony management this week, creating the new Advanced Product and Processes Group and naming Tom Car
The Finish Line Opens First Paiva Store Format…
The Finish Line, Inc. bowed its first Paiva store at Barton Creek Square in Austin, Texas on Friday. The retailer expects to open additional units of the new women’s format at Natick Mall near Boston, Westfield Annapolis in Maryland, Mall of America in M
Callaway Golf Shares Fall on Q1 Earnings Guidance…
Callaway Golf Company shares fell 11.2% last week to close at $15.15 on Friday after the company issued revised first quarter sales and earnings guidance that fell short of Wall Street expectations. ELY is estimating that first quarter earnings per share
Friends of the Outdoor Industry Award Recipients Named…
The Friends of the Outdoor Industry Award is presented to a Member of Congress in recognition for their legislative leadership around outdoor recreation. This year, awards will be presented to Senator Conrad Burns (R-TN), Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Sen
Summus Works Acquires Lisker of France USA
Summus Works, Inc., formerly known as Prime Rate Investors, has signed a letter of intent to acquire the U.S. distributor of Lisker clothing. Lisker is based in Grenoble, France, where it manufactures technical ski and snowboard wear and accessories. Lisk
Shimano Misses Sales Targets; Income Falls 15%…
Shimano, Inc. saw sales and margins slip in 2005 as operational problems plagued its bicycle components division causing the company to miss delivery on several of its higher end products. Spurred by higher demand for high end road-bikes, manufacturers ra
