Osprey Hires New Product Development Manager
Osprey Packs welcomes Stephen Barnes to its team as Product Development Manager. For the past three years Stephen has served as Osprey's South Central sales representative, opening up several major dealers and resurrecting a dormant part of the U.S.
Two Promotions and One Retirement at Shoe Carnival
Shoe Carnival, Inc. has announced two executive promotions and one executive retirement. Tom Welden is taking over for the retiring Ed Hensel as vice president of distribution and Kathy Yearwood has been promoted to vice president – controller…
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
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
Exel Consolidates Sports Group Operations; Appoints Managing Director
Exel has decided to incorporate the marketing, sales, logistics and product development operations for its Sport division’s consumer products (Nordic Fitness Sports, floorball and winter sports) into a separate company, Exel Sports Oy. The new company, a
NGF Elects New Officers and Directors
The National Golf Foundation recently elected officers and directors for 2005. The newly elected officers are Mark King, Jim Connor, and Stephen F. Mona; while the newly elected directors are Gerard Hinckley, Gary Schaal and Jim Thompson…
New Balance Sponsors ‘Live Your Best Life Tour’
For the second year, New Balance will team up with O, The Oprah magazine in sponsoring the publication's “Live Your Best Life Tour.” The Tour enables New Balance to reach a core demographic of female walking shoe consumers and allows NB to ta
PRI Enters Discussions with Comcast to Broadcast RSN to Colorado
Prime Rate Investors has entered discussions with Comcast Corporation to establish RSN affiliate broadcast TV stations in Colorado. The state accounts for twenty percent of all U.S. skier days and boasts seven of the nation's ten most visited ski res
Nike Fiscal Q3 Net Income Up 36% on a 14% Revenue Increase
Nike reported revenues for the third quarter increased 14% to $3.3 billion, versus $2.9 billion for the same period last year. Third quarter net income totaled $273.4 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, compared to $200.3 million, or $0.74 per diluted sh
PUMA Officially Launches New NYC Store
PUMA had their offical global launch this week of their newest sport-fashion retail store in New York City's Meatpacking District. The store will exclusively carry the brand's sport-fashion collaborations, specifically 96 HOURS, nuala, Mihara, S
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
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
Survey Finds 70% of Large Retailers to Implement RFID in Next 18 Months
According to the international survey entitled ‘RFID: How Far, How Fast: The State of RFID,’ small- to mid-sized retailers from Europe and across the globe are in various stages of exploring potential RFID investments. With many of the survey respondents
Cabela’s Will Open Reno Store in Late 2006
Cabela's is in negotiations to build one of its large-format destination retail stores in Reno, Nevada. Plans call for the 150,000-square-foot outdoor gear superstore to be open by late 2006 or early 2007. It will be similar in size to the Cabela
Thule Taps Wyckoff and Hewett; Expands Conn. Facility
Thule has appointed Tripp Wyckoff as its vice president of sales and service and Larry Hewett as western region sales manager. The company has also added over 28,000 square feet to its Connecticut manufacturing and warehousing facility. 25,000 square feet
