Forde Assumes VP Sales Slot at Converse
Converse, Inc., has appointed Brian J. Forde to the position of Vice President of U.S. Footwear Sales. Forde most recently held the position of U.S. Eastern Region Footwear Sales Manager at Nike. Forde is responsible for the management of the Converse s
Clif Bar Names O’Loughlin as New CEO
Sheryl O'Loughlin has been named CEO of Clif Bar Inc., the first time the privately-held energy and nutrition foods company has had a CEO outside of the original founder. O'Loughlin joined Clif Bar Inc. in 1998 and most recently served as exec
Teva Makes Custom Sandals for Elephant
Deckers' Teva unit is designing a new line of shoes made especially for elephants. The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee recently contacted Barry McGeough, Teva's Senior Director of Product and Resource, and asked if they would create a pair of sh
Brockway Moran to Sell Gold’s Gym
Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc., a Florida-based private equity firm, has signed a definitive agreement to sell Gold's Gym International, Inc. to a group led by TRT Holdings, Inc., a privately-owned, diversified holding company whose assets include t
TSX Approves Forzani Stock Buy-Back
Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted The Forzani Group's application for a normal course issuer bid to purchase, from June 11, 2004 to June 10, 2005, through the facilities of the TSX, certain of its outstanding Class A
shares. As at May 31, 2004, th
Ajay Taps Oil Exec to Run Pro Golf America
Ajay Sports, Inc. announced the election of Brian T. Donnelly as President & COO of Pro Golf of America, Inc. and Ajay Sports, et.al., effective immediately. Most recently, Donnelly was President & COO of Atlas Oil Company / Fast Track Ventures spent ten
Brooks Joins Base Camp Communications
Base Camp Communications has added Shannon Brooks as “Super Senior Account Manager.” Brooks joins Base Camp Communications with an extensive history in the public relations arena. She began her career at Boston-based agency Agnew, Carter, McCarthy. Most
American Skiing Company Sees Improvements in West; Slow Season in the East
American Skiing Company reported improved financial performance at its western resorts that has helped mitigate the impact of challenging weather conditions in New England. Net income for Q3 was $24.5 million, or 77 cents per basic share and 35 cents per
Ashworth Income Jumps 32.6% on 4.0% Sales Increase
Ashworth revenue for the second quarter of 2004 increased 4.0% to a record $54.7 million compared to $52.6 million for 2003. Net income increased 32.6% to $5.7 million or 41 cents per diluted share compared to net income of $4.3 million or 33 cents per di
Nautilus Group Shakes Up Management Team
The Nautilus Group, Inc. announced its shareholders elected all seven current members of the Board of Directors to serve until the 2005 annual shareholder meeting. The Board also formally announced several key executive officer additions and promotions.
Rodolfo to Run Callaway Apparel Design for Ashworth
Ashworth, Inc. announced that Joey Rodolfo has joined the Company as Vice President of Design, Callaway Golf apparel division. After early stints at Catalina Swimwear and Union Bay, Rodolfo co-Founded Cutter & Buck as Senior Vice President and Creative D
Acushnet Parent Ups Q2 Earnings Guidance
In remarks prepared for delivery Wednesday at the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference in New York, Fortune Brands chairman & CEO Norm Wesley said that second quarter EPS before charges/gains will be near the top of analysts' estimated range, delivering
Russell Corp. Names New Board Member
The Board of Directors of Russell Corporation announced that Arnold W. Donald has been named to the company board. Donald is chairman of Merisant Company, a world- leader in the manufacture and marketing of low-calorie sweeteners, including Equal(R) and C
Reed Pike Joins SCOTT USA
SCOTT USA has hired Reed Pike as Sales Manager for the Colorado, Minnesota and Ohio territories. With over 30 years experience Reed started in the cycling industry working retail in the San Francisco area. After working for Schwinn as a sales rep in South
Ski Tops Brings in New Director of Sales and Marketing
Continued growth , distribution and an expanding sales force has prompted Gary Supple, US Manager of SKI TOPS USA, to hire Dominic A. Chenelia, as Director of Sales and Marketing for the CHAOS and MOON SHADOW headwear brands. Chenelia joined the company
