The League of American Bicyclists announced the 2008 Shops of the Year, as determined by its members. The League's Shops of the Year award recognizes outstanding shops for their commitment to customer service and dedication to encouraging cycling. Wi
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ECCO Sales Up Despite Tough Americas Business
ECCO posted another year of sales growth, though the recession had an obvious affect, slowing the mid-teens growth reported last year to mid-single-digit gains this year. Sales grew for the brown shoe, golf and performance businesses, but the company saw
Skechers Expands South American Operations
Skechers USA, Inc. has expanded its operations in South America by assuming the distribution of its brand in Chile through a newly established subsidiary, Skechers Chile Ltda…
Riddell Sponsors American Youth Football
Riddell has signed on as the Official Hardgoods Supplier of American Youth Football (AYF), the largest youth football organization in the U.S. Under the agreement, Riddell helmets and shoulder pads will be available to some 500,000 youth members of the or
Quiksilver Inc. Sees Losses Widen in Q1 on Weakness in Americas Region
With the Rossignol debacle all but forgotten and an impressive fiscal 2008 fading quickly in the rearview mirror, Quiksilver, Inc. has turned its effort to improving liquidity and improving capital structure in what has been a tumultuous market environmen
McGuane Named President of Cannondale North America
Jeff McGuane has been appointed president of CSG (Cannondale Sports Group) North America. Formerly president of CSG International, McGuane is now charged with driving the CSG business in North America from its Bethel, CT office. The company also announced
Ortholite Sponsors Road Runners Club of America
OrthoLite has signed a sponsorship agreement to become the preferred insole partner of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) and the American Hiking Society (AHS)…
Amer Sees Novator Up Stake to 20.1%
Amer Sports Corporation reported that Novator Finland Oy has converted all of its NASDAQ OMX forward contracts into direct holdings in shares of Amer Sports Corporation representing 20.11% of the shares and voting rights…
American Recreation Products Names Jim Baumann as CEO
American Recreation Products has named Jim Baumann as its new President and CEO. Baumann’s appointment completes an extensive executive search process conducted by Sports Group International…
Amer Q4 Profit Hurt by Steep Declines in Americas
Double-digit declines in the Americas region caused Amer Sports' Q4 sales to dip slightly to €495.3 million ($653.2 mm) versus €497.1 million ($720.0 mm) in the year-ago period. Currency fluctuations added 3% to the sales figures for the priod. Und
Timberland Fourth Quarter Revenues Fall on Softness in North America
The Timberland Co. again reported disappointing revenues for its fourth quarter, concluding the year in “a very challenging retail environment reflecting a downturn in consumer spending and global economic uncertainty.” Still, despite this uncertainty, th
Amer Sports Q4 Sales Slip on Weak Fitness Result
Amer Sports reported fourth quarter sales were down slightly $495.3 million ($653.2 mm) versus $497.1 million ($720.0 mm) a year ago. In local currencies, net sales decreased 3%. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) before non-recurring charges were
YKK America Appoints Fastening Business Leader
Michael Blunt, former SVP of sales for YKK (U.S.A.) Inc., has been named the Fastening Business Leader for YKK's North and Central America (NCA) Region as well as president of the company's subsidiaries, YKK USA and Tape Craft Corporation…
New North American License for Kangol
Apparel Limited, based in Los Angeles, has reached an agreement to become the new North American licensee for Kangol Apparel, according to just-style.com. Apparel Limited makes the Dickies Girl line…
Ortholite Sponsors Road Runners Club of America
OrthoLite has signed a sponsorship agreement to become the preferred insole partner of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) and the American Hiking Society (AHS)…