Deckers Outdoor Corp. announced that Zohar Ziv, currently CFO and EVP of finance and administration, has been promoted to the newly created position of chief operating officer, effective January 1, 2008. The Company has initiated a search for a new CFO. M
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Investor Group Urges Kellwood to Reconsider Sale
CtW Investment Group on Wednesday called on the board of Kellwood Co. reconsider a sale of the company. In a letter to Kellwood presiding director Harry Weinberg, CtW criticized the St. Louis-based apparel company's board for failing to 'open a
True Temper Division Partners with Miura Golf
True Tempers' elite Tour Concept club maker network has formed an alliance with the premier component head manufacturer, Miura Golf, and its' network of specialty fitters. This affiliation is expected to elevate the custom fitting programs for b
RSN Expands SIA Broadcast
For the third year, SnowSports Industries America will team up with Resort Sports Network to produce a four-day telecast of RSN's gear program, The Goods. The show will preview and review the people, gear, events, and parties that comprise the SIA.08
Ski/Snowboard Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
The U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum announced their inductees for the Class of 2007: Eric Bergoust, Donna and Jake Burton Carpenter, Mitch Cubberly, Tom Jacobs, Everett Kircher and Doug Lewis…
Third Quarter Looked Strong for Market, but Issues May Lurk Beneath the Surface…
Overall, the third quarter proved relatively strong for sporting goods vendors as net sales increased in high-single-digits for the period. Overall, net income grew faster than sales, posting 10.6% bottom line growth, with return on sales growing 10 basi
Hardlines Weakness Continues to Vex Quiksilver…
Quiksilver Inc. posted a steep loss in its fiscal fourth quarter ended October 31 due to massive write-downs of its hardgoods business acquired in the 2005 Rossignol acquisition. More surprisingly, the company also predicted a “small loss” for Q1 due to c
Outdoor Industry Posts Strong Results in Q3…
The outdoor industry bucked the worries that many financial analysts held over the credit crunch and mortgage crisis, posting strong sales results across the vendor/retailer divide with net income growing in-line as well, excluding one notable write-down.
Wolverine Appoints VP, Human Resources
Wolverine World Wide today announced the appointment of Pamela L. Linton to the position of SVP, Human Resources. In this position, Linton will report directly to Blake W. Krueger, CEO and president. Linton most recently served as SVP for the multi-nation
The Merino Company Hires Fernandez as General Manager, Knitwear
As merino wool continues to gain acceptance in the U.S. for its performance, and comfort as well as sustainability and style benefits, The Merino Company – an Australian-based merino wool manufacturing and marketing group – appointed Jose Fernandez as gen
Quiksilver Lowers Outlook After Q4 Loss
Quiksilver Inc. forecast a “small loss” for the three months for its first quarter ending in January and lower-than-expected profits for the 12 months through next October. In its fourth quarter ended Oct. 31, Quiksilver Inc. swung to a fourth-quarter net
Aetrex Adds Director of Sales for Shoe Retail Channel
Aetrex Worldwide reports that John Brewer has joined the company as director of sales for the Shoe Retail Channel. Brewer had previously been the General Manager for Neil M. Footwear where he was involved in many facets of the company including design, ma
Prince Sports and Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis Teach Kids Retail
Participants from Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education are starting their own retail business – the AAYTE Prince Pro Shop, a store that will sell tennis equipment, apparel and accessories, located at the Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education Center. Th
Quiksilver Raises $65,000 in ‘Movember’
This past Movember (the month formerly known as November), Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight, eight-time world champion Kelly Slater and 180 Quiksilver employees from the U.S.A., France and Australia offices put down their razors and grew out their “mo” (Austra
Mountain Hardwear Gives to Conservation Alliance
Mountain Hardwear raised $5,140 for The Conservation Alliance at its Fall 2007 warehouse sale. The company gave a 10% discount and a t-shirt to any customer that made a $20 donation to The Conservation Alliance. The November event was the fourth time Moun
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