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Safilo Group Moves Carrera Under Level USA…

Italian sunglass and ski goggle maker Carrera is returning to its roots in specialty retail after flirting with big box distribution strategies, according to Charlie Adams, sales manager for Level USA, which on January 1 took over U.S. distribution of Car

Herbalife Sponsors L.A. Triathalon

Herbalife Ltd., a global nutrition and direct-selling company, and the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon announced a three-year agreement naming Herbalife the presenting sponsor and official nutrition company of the event, to be held on Sunday, Sept

Climbing Wall Instructor Certification Program Launched

The Climbing Wall Association (CWA) and the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) have agreed to establish a Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI) Certification Program. The first course will be offered at the 2008 Climbing Wall Summit in Boulder, Colo. Th

REI Recognized for Conservation Work

The Natural Resources Council of America (NCRA) bestowed its Corporate Stewardship Award to Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) for unparalleled corporate leadership in support of conservation programs in America…

Industry Giant Bill Modell Dies at 86

Chairman of the Board of Modell’s Sporting Goods, William “Bill” Modell, 86, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in New York. The founder of the 136-store Modell's Sporting Goods chain earned many accolades for his pioneering work as a discount retailer, e

New Era, Teamsters Settle Dispute

New Era Cap Co. and the local teamsters union have reached a deal at the company's 118-worker distribution center in Mobile, AL. Details weren't released. Said Christopher Koch, CEO of New Era. “This contract solidifies what I hope will be a lon

Nautilus Packs Charges Into Q4, Reports Losses

Nautilus Inc. packed $45 million in pre-tax charges into its fourth quarter, causing it to report a big downswing in earnings for the quarter and the full year. The fitness equipment maker said it lost $32.4 million for the quarter compared to profits of

Quiksilver Shuffles Management as Mariette Departs

Quiksilver, Inc. reported that Robert McKnight has resumed his role as president of Quiksilver, Inc. and remains both chairman of the board and CEO. Additionally, Bernard Mariette resigned from his position as president and as a director of the company in

Nautilus to Move Winnipeg Call Center to Vancouver

Nautilus, Inc. will consolidate direct sales call centers serving North America, resulting in the transition of a call center in Winnipeg to the company's headquarters in Vancouver, Wash. The transition will eliminate about 40 positions in Winnipeg a

Kellwood/Sun Capital Offer Appears Likely

Kellwood Company has entered into a merger agreement with Sun Capital providing for a prompt merger if Sun Capital's tender offer is successful on February 12, 2008, and upon the closing of the tender offer Sun Capital owns a majority of the company&

Shirts and Skins Expands into New Headquarters

Shirts & Skins, Inc. (S&S) plans to move its corporate office/warehouse to Tualatin, Oregon, a suburb of Portland, in Mid-February of 2008. The new building will be approximately 15 miles from its current location in Beaverton, OR…

Len Rhodes Named GM of Reebok-CCM Hockey

Len Rhodes, most recently General Manager, Reebok Canada, has been appointed to the position of General Manager, Reebok-CCM Hockey (formerly The Hockey Company.) The promotion comes after Matt O’Toole, former president and CEO of Reebok-CCM Hockey, was ap