Quiksilver saw the first fruits of the Rossignol acquisition during the company’s fiscal fourth quarter, which ended on ended October 31. The company’s sales increased 22% to $778.4 million versus $637.4 million in Q4 of 2005. Due to cost savings and marg
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OBIT: Lamar Hunt
Lamar Hunt, founder of the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as one of the founders of the American Football League and among the leaders of the AFL-NFL merger, passed away Wednesday evening December 13 at the age of 74. Hunt is also credited with coining the t
PPA and TAPS Drop Unification Plans
The Professional Paddlesports Association (PPA) and the Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS) spent the past year discussing unification of the Paddlesports industry into a new trade association. The TAPS Board of Directors met December 6 and 7 in a bo
Lamar Hunt Passes Away at 74
At approximately 10:00 PM Wednesday evening, December 13, at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Texas, Lamar Hunt passed away at the age of 74, according to his son Clark Hunt. Lamar Hunt was the founder of the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as one of the fou
SIA Works with Congress to Reduce Tariffs
SnowSports Industries America has had another success in its efforts to reduce tariffs on imports of manufactured snow sports products. In cooperation with the SIA’s law firm of record, DLA Piper US LLP, SIA worked with members of Congress to extend duty
Nike Adds Four to VP Roles
Nike, Inc. named Dermott Cleary as vice president of sport culture and category marketing. In addition, Diana Crist is now global apparel vice president of merchandising operations; Larry Harper becomes vice president of US geographical business units; an
Quiksilver Q4 Net Income Up 94%; For 2006 Down 13%
Quiksilver, Inc. saw total net revenues for the fiscal fourth quarter jump 22% to $778.4 million from $637.4 for the same period last year. Consolidated net income for the quarter increased 94% to $65.3 million from $33.6 million the year before. Consoli
Quiksilver Q4 Net Income Up 94%; For 2006 Down 13%
Quiksilver, Inc. saw total net revenues for the fiscal fourth quarter jump 22% to $778.4 million from $637.4 for the same period last year. Consolidated net income for the quarter increased 94% to $65.3 million from $33.6 million the year before. Consoli
adidas Opens Originals Store in Toronto
adidas has ventured onto Toronto's fashionable Queen Street with the official opening of the first adidas
Originals store in the city. Located at 389 Queen Street West, the latest adidas Originals store addition occupies a total of 2,240 square feet.
FDRA Adds Marketing and Communications Director
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) has added Stephanie Ward to the association as its director of marketing and communications. Ms. Ward has previously served in similar capacities at the America Association for Clinical Chemistry,
Under Armour Partners with Baseball Factory
Under Armour, Inc. has entered a multi-year partnership with the Baseball Factory, a player development program for top high-school baseball athletes across the country. Under Armour will outfit the players from head-to-toe and serve as the title sponsor
Vibram Sponsors Two USA Climbing Series
Vibram is sponsoring the American Bouldering Series and the Sport Climbing Series, both key parts of USA Climbing's competition series…
RadarGolf Assembles Advisory Board
RadarGolf announced the addition of four new executives to its Advisory Board. The company is adding key advisers as it develops next generation technology for golf and other industries.
Al Gore Speaks at Clif Bar Employee Meeting
Clif Bar & Co. received a surprise visit Friday from former Vice President Al Gore, whose inspiring talk about global warming coincided with the launch of the eco-focused food company’s groundbreaking Cool Commute program. Cool Commute is the nation’s fir
Timberland Restructures Business and Management Team
The Timberland Company created four global consumer category segments and corresponding internal appointments. This move from a geography and product-centric construct to consumer-focused teams is designed to better serve the trade and consumer in each s
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