EuroSocks North America, through a sale of assets to Sockwise, Inc has become EuroSocks International, Inc. Eurosocks International is now owned by Giuliano Cortinovis, owner of ARCOS S.P.A., the manufacturing factory in Italy that produces EuroSocks. Cor
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New Balance Appoints EVP, North American Sales
Boston-based New Balance announces the appointment of Chris Quinn as Executive Vice President, North American Sales. Quinn was most recently with Folgers Coffee as Sr. Vice President Sales and Chief Customer Office…
Quiksilver Americas President Resigns
Quiksilver, Inc.'s Marty Samuels has left the company. Samuels, who most recently served the company as president of its Americas region, had been with Quiksilver for twelve years. Craig Stevenson has been named interim President of Quiksilver Americ
Rottefella Hires Sales Manager for N. American Territory
After announcing a new distribution strategy in North America several weeks ago, Rottefella AS, a manufacturer of bindings for Nordic skiing, hired Salt Lake City-based industry veteran Scott Duer as Sales Manager for North America…
Shimano American Acquires Fishing Line Manufacturer
Shimano American Corporation has completed its agreement to acquire Innovative Textiles, Inc., the company best known as the makers of PowerPro braided fishing line, announces Dave Pfeiffer, Shimano American president…
Rottefella Hires Sales Manager for North America
After announcing a new distribution strategy in North America several weeks ago, Rottefella AS hired Salt Lake City-based industry veteran Scott Duer as sales manager for North America. Duer will act as a face for the Norway-based brand in the U.S. and Ca
Amer Sports Slashes Full Year Guidance
In an appropriate end to what has been an arduous year for Amer Sports, the company has slashed its profit outlook for fiscal 2008, citing waning sales in November and December. Weak fourth quarter sales for the Finnish sporting goods manufacturer prompte
American Rec Further Consolidates Outdoor Brands Under New Umbrella
American Recreation Products will replace dozens of outside reps with an in-house sales force over the next 30 days in a bid to cut costs and reach earnings targets of Sun Capital Securities Group LLC. The move is part of a broader reorganization of the
American Recreation Products Undergoes Reorganization
The B.O.S.S. Report has confirmed that American Recreation Products will replace dozens of outside reps with an in-house sales force in 30 days in a bid to cut costs and reach earnings targets of Sun Capital Securities Group LLC. The move is part of a bro
Lafuma America Ends FY08 Up
Lafuma America Inc ended its fiscal year on Sept. 30th 2008 up 24% compared to 2007. The Outdoor division of the Lafuma brand experienced a strong 26% increase over the year, said the company…
Amer Sports Cuts 2008 Profit Forecast
Amer Sports said sales during November and December have been below expectations and consequently the company will not reach its EBIT (excluding one-off items) guidance of €80 to €90 million ($108 to $121 million) in 2008. Amer Sports expects its full-yea
Lafuma America Ends FY08 up 24%
Lafuma America Inc ended its fiscal year on Sept. 30th 2008 up 24% compared to 2007. The Outdoor division of the Lafuma brand experienced a strong 26% increase over the year, said the company. The sleeping bags, backpacks and camping furniture categories
Americans Flock to Malls for Black Friday Bargains
The National Retail Federation's 2008 Black Friday Weekend survey released Sunday afternoon projected that more than 172 million shoppers will have visited stores and websites from Thursday through Sunday, up from 147 million shoppers last year. The
Americans Revert to Cash to Manage Debt
The new Coinstar National Currency Poll on economic trends reveals that nearly a quarter of Americans report using cash more often to pay for purchases than they did just one year ago. Reasons cited include helping to manage budgets and control credit car
Oakley Becomes North American Distributor for Arnette, Revo
Effective Jan. 1, 2009, Oakley, subsidiary of Luxottica, will become the sole North American distributor for Luxottica house brands Arnette and Revo for all channels of trade replacing Avant Garde Optics. Additionally, Oakley will become the sole distribu