Outdoor Industry Executives Honored at 2009 SGB 40 Under 40 Awards
The finalists for the second annual SGB 40 Under 40 awards have been selected and will be honored at a banquet event on May 2, 2009 preceding the NSGA Management Conference. The outdoor industry had nearly half the award finalists. The finalists, honore
VF Corp. Lays Out Growth Plans at Investor Conference
Speaking last week at the Telsey Advisory Group Consumer Conference, Eric Wiseman, VF Corp. chairman, president and CEO, said The North Face has grown consistently now at a 25% annual rate for eight years but still has significant growth opportunities as
Genesco, Inc. Sees Upside During Economic Downturn
While consumer spending remains challenging, Genesco, Inc. sees many benefits from the economic downturn. Speaking last week at the Telsey Advisory Group Consumer Conference, Bob Dennis, Genesco, Inc. president and CEO, said this includes gaining lease ne
Majestic Opens First Retail Location
When the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays take the field for Opening Day, they will be wearing Majestic Athletic, the official uniform of Major League Baseball. When Red Sox Nation descends on Yawkey Way, they will be able to shop for the same Majestic a
L.L. Bean Furloughing 150 Call Center Workers
L.L. Bean is temporarily laying off 150 of its 200 employees working at its call center in Bangor, Maine, beginning in May. The retailer and cataloguer told Banger Daily News that this is typically a slow time of year, but it is even slower due to the st
Zamberlan Footwear Reaches Agreement with Verde Fulfillment USA
Zamberlan Footwear, producer of hand-crafted Italian trekking footwear, has reached an agreement with Verde Fulfillment USA to perform all services related to their fulfillment (pick-pack-ship) and warehousing business for the US market. The agreement is
Rocky Extends Credit Facility
Rocky Brands, Inc. has amended its credit facility with GMAC Commercial Finance LLC to extend the facility’s maturity through Apr. 30, 2012. The credit facility was originally scheduled to mature on Jan. 5, 2010. The amendment also reduces the commitment
It’s Jordan vs. Nike in NCAA Tourney Final
To measure brand exposure during the NCAA Basketball Championship tournament, The SportsOneSource Group developed a tournament ‘Brand Brackets Sheet’ that tracks the brands with footwear and apparel contracts with the participating schools. Nike, Inc. con
L.L. Bean Furloughing 150 Call Center Workers
L.L. Bean is temporarily laying off 150 of its 200 employees working at its call center in Bangor, Maine, beginning in May. L.L. Bean told Banger Daily News that this is typically a slow time of year, but it is even slower due to the struggling economy..
Report: Nike to Close Regional HQ in Hong Kong
Nike Inc plans to close its Asia- Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong amid the global economic crisis, Sing Tao Daily reported. Nike may decide to keep positions managing its factories while the other 200 to 300 staff may be affected by the closure, the Chi
Adrenalina, Pacific Sunwear End Proxy Fight
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. said action sports retailer Adrenalina withdrew its nominees for Pacific Sunwear's board, ending a proxy fight. Miami-based Adrenalina had said it would nominate four candidates to the board, but withdrew its nomine
Great Outdoor Provision Co. Hires New Buyer
Great Outdoor Provision Co. has added Travis Zarins to its team of professional buyers. A manager for the company for the past 14 years, Zarins will now take on buying responsibilities for the North Carolina-based specialty retailer…
Chaos Headwear Sponsors Snowboard Tournament
Chaos Headwear will be the official headwear supplier for the USASA Nationals held at Copper Mountain, Co running from April 5th- 10th 2009. This is the fourth year for Chaos as the official USASA headwear supplier…
ASR Shifts 2010 Dates
Action Sports Retailer (ASR) is moving the dates for both of its 2010 trade shows. Events will continue to be held in San Diego, CA, with the fall buying event taking place February 3rd-4th, 2010 and the spring/summer seasons staging August 14th-16th, 201
Schuylkill Valley Sports Resigns Spokesperson
Schuylkill Valley Sports, based in Boyertown, PA, said former Philadelphia Eagles’ safety Brian Dawkins will remain its official spokesperson. Dawkins now plays for the Denver Broncos…
