Pacific Outdoor Equipment has hired John Campbell as U.S. Sales Director. Campbell will be joining the Bozeman, Montana based company immediately and will work directly with Pacific Outdoor’s sales reps and dealers…
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Nautilus Sees Settlement Keep Q2 Out of the Red
Nautilus, Inc. reported a 15% decrease in net sales for the second quarter to $117.1 million from $137.6 million last year. Net income for the quarter was $1.1 million, or 4 cents per share, down 35.3% compared to $1.7 million or 5 cents per share for the
R.G. Barry Names Superga President
R.G. Barry Corporation , the Dearfoams company, has named Juliana J. Prather brand president for its recently licensed Superga canvas/active fashion footwear business. Prather most recently worked at Neofocus Strategy Consulting, a global strategic consul
Mitchell and Ness Opens Tokyo Flagship Store
Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia Co. has opened its first international retail location: the Mitchell & Ness flagship store in Tokyo, Japan. The store is located in the heart of the trendsetting street wear district, Harajuku, which neighbors the burgeoning, hig
Yakima Hires Three New Senior Executives
Yakima Products, Inc. expanded its management team with the addition of Ron Ten Berge as vice president of sales and business development, Mark Reis, as chief financial officer and John Hoppes as category business manager. All three will join the business
Nike Names Craig Zanon Vice President and General Manager of Global Basketball
NIKE, Inc. named Craig Zanon as been named Vice President and General Manager of Global Basketball. Zanon brings more than 17 years of key U.S. and global Nike experience to the role. Most recently, Zanon was leading consumer categories for Nike's U.
Scarpa N.A. Hires Two New Sales Reps
Scarpa North America, hired two new sales representatives in the northeastern and southwestern United States. In the Northeast, Pursuit Sales Group, headed by Jonathan Vinet, will represent the Scarpa brand in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts,
Nautilus to Acquire Bowflex Manufacturer…
Nautilus, Inc. will acquire its largest contract manufacturer, Xiamen, China-based Land America Health and Fitness Co., Ltd. NLS will pay approximately $72 million in an all cash-transaction that is expected to close January 2, 2008 and to improve gross
SIMA Reports Surf Industry Sees Double-Digit Growth
In the U.S. retail environment, where gains are measured in small increments, the surf industry continues to buck the national trend with two-year sales increases close to $1 billion, according to the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA). The 20
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Endorse adidas
adidas and Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced a multi-year partnership. The collaboration will include a full line of Dale Jr. footwear, apparel and accessories, including his future racing suit and technical footwear as well as off track footwear and fan appar
Samsonite Acquired by Private Equity Firm for $1.7 Billion
Samsonite, which makes packs and travel gear for Timberland, has been purchased by CVC Capital Partners, a private equity firm.The all-cash transaction is valued at about $1.7 billion, including the assumption of debt. Under the terms of the agreement, f
Kellwood Completes Royal Robbins Acquisition
Kellwood Company has completed the purchase of Royal Robbins, Inc., according to Robert C. Skinner, Jr., Kellwood chairman, president and chief executive officer. Royal Robbins will operate as part of Kellwood's American Recreation Products division.
Nike, Inc. Looks to be Calling all the Right Shots…
Mark Parker completed his first full fiscal year as CEO of Nike, Inc. as the company delivered solid results and a strong outlook for the future. NKE shares were up more than 10% for the week last week to close at $58.29 on Friday. The company’s share p
i.e. distribution Acquires World Industries
i.e. distribution, which was founded in 2004 as the footwear licensee for World Industries, now owns the World Industries brand and its licenses globally. i.e. acquired the business from Globe International for $8 million in a deal that closed last week.
Stride Rite Sees Tax Rate Spike Stymie Bottom Line
The Stride Rite Corporation reported a strong performance in its Sperry Top-Sider division, as well as in its International business, but softness in the Kid’s Wholesale, Hind, and Keds segments offset much of the gains. Sales increased 7.8% for SRR durin