Larry Harper Named Nike’s African-American Person of the Year
Larry Harper, General Manager for Nike's U.S. Central Region, joined a group of his peers at Nike's headquarters last week to celebrate the close of a series of employee-led events celebrating Black History Month. Toward the end of the two-hou
Gander Mountain Latest Retailer to Restate Earnings Due ot SEC Ruling
Gander Mountain Company on Wednesday stated that, as a result of a clarification issued by the SEC on February 7th affecting many retail companies, it will restate previously issued financial statements to adjust its method of accounting for leases. The c
Sears/Kmart Merger Gets Thumbs Up from ISS
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), the nation's leading independent proxy advisory firm, has recommended that Sears, Roebuck and Co. shareholders vote for Sears, Roebuck's proposed merger with Kmart Holding Corporation at the company'
Reebok Signs Deal with Canadian Hockey Phenom
Reebok International has signed a multi-year agreement with Sidney Crosby, the consensus top pick in the next National Hockey League draft, and widely anticipated to be the best player to enter the professional ranks in twenty years. Already immensely pop
Phoenix Footwear Posts Q4 Loss as GM Shrinks
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. reported that net sales for the fourth quarter increased 83% totaling $20.7 million compared to $11.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2003.
PXG reported a net loss of $624,000 or 8 cents per diluted share compared to net inc
etnies Girl Announces Sponsorship of SG Queen of the Mountain
etnies Girl will be supporting the third annual SG Queen of the Mountain all-female pro/am snowboarding contest at Mountain High Resort on Saturday, March 12, 2005. The company has come together in support of the contest that benefits Boarding for Breast
Tubbs ‘Romp to Stomp’ Event Raises over $40,000
On Saturday, March 5, Tubbs Snowshoes and the Denver Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation held their second annual 'Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer' Snowshoe Series at the Frisco Nordic Center. The event raised over $40,000 f
Shimano Taps SHIFT Communications for PR Campaign
SHIFT Communications has signed Shimano Inc. to its client roster. SHIFT will support Shimano in educating the American public about how bicycling is part of the solution to many of our nation's worst problems such as traffic congestion, pollution an
First ’24 Hours of Climbing’ Event Launched in Washington; Proceeds Benefit Thai Tsunami Victims
To benefit Thailand rock climbing communities impacted by the recent tsunami, the first-ever 24 Hours of Climbing fundraiser is set for April 22-23, 2005. The 24 hour event will involve two or four-member teams of friends,
colleagues and families raising
Escalade Sports Acquires ChildLife, Inc.
Escalade Sports, has acquired substantially all the assets of ChildLife, Inc., a manufacturer of premium residential play systems, commonly known as swing-sets and slide towers. ChildLife is synonymous with child safety and is readily identified in the pl
VNU Postpones ‘Outdoor Preview’ Until Further Notice
Based on feedback from the outdoor market, Outdoor Retailer has determined that the “OutdoorPreview” event that was originally scheduled for June 7-9, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois will be postponed until further notice. “We will continue the dialogue with ou
Dick’s SG Beats Q4 Guidance; comps Rise 1.1%
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported net income for the fourth quarter ended January 29, 2005 of $39.9 million or 75 cents per share, compared to net income of $26.0 million, and earnings per share of 50 cents for the fourth quarter ended January 31,
Escalade Sports Acquires Play Systems Company
Escalade Sports, has acquired substantially all the assets of ChildLife, Inc. a manufacturer of premium residential play systems, commonly known as swing-sets and slide towers. ChildLife is synonymous with child safety and is readily identified in the pla
Johnson Outdoors Sends Letter to Shareholders
Johnson Outdoors Inc. has mailed the following letter to all Johnson Outdoors shareholders regarding the Company's proposed merger with JO Acquisition Corp….
Alpha Shirt Company Opens New DC in Northwest
Alpha Shirt Company, a supplier of blank apparel for the ASI, screen printing and embroidery industries, has announced the opening of its newest distribution center near Seattle, Washington. The move gives Alpha a strong presence in the Pacific Northwest
