GEAR for Sports named Jeff Peden western regional sales director, and Sean Joyce as sales representative. These new appointments support the company’s golf brand expansion with GEAR for Sports, Robert Trent Jones Apparel
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LL Bean Snags Logistics Excellence Award
L.L. Bean has been awarded the first annual Logistics Excellence Award in Warehousing by The Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech. The award was presented to Susan McClain, Director of Operations at L.L. Bean. The award was presented by Dr. Ed Frazelle, fo
Redfeather Brings Snowshoes to P.E. Classes
Redfeather Snowshoes announced that it has partnered with retailers nationwide to bring snowshoes to physical education teachers for use in their classes this upcoming winter season. This marks the fourth year that Redfeather and its retail partners have
Johnson Outdoors Snags New Tent Orders
Johnson Outdoors Inc. has received five separate military tent orders totaling $3.6 million. All five orders are for Modular General Purpose Tent Systems (MGPTS) with anticipated delivery in early calendar 2006. The orders were awarded under the multi-ven
Head Appoints New EVP for Diving Division
Head N.V. announced that Gerald Skrobanek will be promoted to the Executive Vice President of the Diving Division, effective September 28, 2005 when he will also be appointed as President of HTM Sport S.p.A Italy. Gerald replaces Stefano Di Martino who h
Golf Town Appoints VP of Business Pro Shop
Golf Town announced the appointment of Stephen Willwerth as vice president of Golf Town's Business Pro Shop. Mr. Willwerth's is charged with significantly growing Golf Town's national corporate promotion business. Mr. Willwerth is an entrep
Everlast Signs on For Contender Season 2
Everlast Worldwide Inc. announced that it will continue its strategic merchandise, licensing, and equity alliance and agreement with Contender Partners LLC, involving “The Contender,” the boxing-based reality television show which will air on ESPN in Apri
Stride Rite Posts Solid Q3 on Strong Owned-Retail and Sperry Results
The Stride Rite Corporation reported that net sales for the fiscal third quarter ended September 2 were $146.2 million, an increase of 4% from the net sales of $140.4 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2004. Net income for the third quarter total
VF Corp. Realigns International Outdoor Group
VF Corporation announced a new organizational structure for its international outdoor business. Topher Gaylord was promoted to President – Outdoor International. Previously, he was VP/GM for The North Face. Martin Berendsen was named President – Action
Renovations Drive Strong Back to School Period at Forzani…
During Forzani’s second quarter conference call with investors and the media, the company placed emphasis on their renovation efforts at Sport Chek and Coast Mountain Sports (See BOSS_0536). The Forzani Group is now seeing the results of these renovations
Online Sales Grow as Web Advertising Evolves…
According to a new forecast by Forrester Research, U.S. Online Retail will nearly double over the next five years, jumping from $172 billion in 2005 to $329 billion in 2010. The research firm feels that new innovations will make online shopping easier an
Last Year it was Choppers… What’s in Store for 2006…
While performance bikes continue to evolve year after year, shaving grams and tweaking suspensions and ride quality, one category made a giant leap at Interbike last year, and the industry may be feeling its effects for seasons to come. The overriding th
Trek Pullout Leaves a Gap at Interbike…
As previously reported, Trek Bicycles and its family of brands have opted to skip Interbike this year. The company chose to rely on its own in-house sales event in Waterloo, Wis. rather than bring its show to Vegas. The decision is somewhat reminiscent o
Online Sales Grow as Web Advertising Evolves…
According to a new forecast by Forrester Research, U.S. Online Retail will nearly double over the next five years, jumping from $172 billion in 2005 to $329 billion in 2010. The research firm feels that new innovations will make online shopping easier an
Finish Line Provides Closer Look at Concept Store
The Finish Line announced that it is in the developmental stages of a new concept store. The company did not reveal the name of the new concept as it is currently in the trade mark process, but said that the concept will be a unique, multi-channel, premi