Hanesbrands Inc.'s third quarter net sales were $1.12 billion were down by 1.7% from $1.14 billion in the year-ago quarter ended Oct. 1, 2005. Discontinuance of low-margin product lines and lower sales of sheer hosiery primarily accounted for the dec
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Winter Trails, NSIA, and Canadian Ski Council Join Forces
Organizers of Winter Trails, the National Snow Industry Association and the Canadian Ski Council are collaborating to better promote existing and new Winter Trails sites in Canada. Winter Trails is the annual international FREE event that introduces child
Billabong Management Reaffirms Guidance
In its Address to the General Meeting, Billabong management reaffirmed earlier guidance, though in a round-about way as Australasian region was expected to record a mid to high single digit rise in sales but wi be flat at the EBITDA level in the 2007 year
Coleman Increases Leave No Trace Support and Signs New Sponsorship with AMC
Following a decade of financial support, The Coleman Company, Inc. has increased its commitment to the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Coleman's increased commitment to the group will include funding and participation in a unique educationa
Factory Design Adds to Team
Factory Design Labs added several new members to its team.
Steve Moore was named Account Director for the newly awarded Audi of America account; Landon Bassett was named Account Coordinator for SCARPA and Palmer Snowboards; Ryan Boyajian was named Flash
Thule’s Organic Growth and Acquisitions Boost Earnings
For the first nine months of 2006, Thule reported a 25.7% increase in sales to SEK2,998 million ($401.8 mm) from SEK2,384 million ($327.5 mm) last year. On an organic basis, the company reported a 9.5% sales increase for the period. During the period, Thu
Jarden Corp. Doubles Q3 Net Despite Declines at Outdoor Group
Jarden Corporation, parent company to Coleman, reported that net sales for the third quarter increased 10% to $1.0 billion compared to $938 million for the same period in the previous year. Net income was up 114% to $51.3 million, or 78 cents per diluted
Genesco Names Dennis as President and COO
Robert J. Dennis, current COO of Genesco Inc., has added president of the company to his title. In addition, Dennis was elected a director of Genesco. Dennis was named executive vice president and chief operating officer of Genesco in October 2005. He had
adidas Launches MLS Marketing Campaign
adidas launched a new interactive marketing campaign titled 'MLS Mash-up' centered around the 2006 Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup playoffs. Produced by EVB, the MLS Mash-up campaign pairs each MLS playoff team with a local
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Wolverine Names General Counsel and Secretary
Wolverine World Wide named Kenneth A. Grady as its new general counsel and secretary. Grady is stepping into the role after James D. Zwiers was promoted to president of Hush Puppies U.S. Ken will report directly to Stephen L. Gulis Jr., executive vice pr
Thule Sees Acquisitions Boost Strong Organic Nine-Month Growth
For the first nine months of 2006, Thule reported a 25.7% increase in sales to SEK2,998 million ($401.8 mm) from SEK2,384 million ($327.5 mm) last year. When adjusted for the effects of currency changes and acquisitions, sales grew 9.5% for the period.
adidas Plans Tech Retail Shop in Paris
On October 24 adidas will unveil the newest in interactive high-tech design at retail, the adidas “mi Innovation Center” (mIC). The first of its type, the center will be located in the new adidas Sport Performance store in Paris, France on the Champs Ely
REI Awards Stewards of the Environment
REI named Pete “Pickaxe” Fish with the Pacific Crest Trail Association; Fran Taylor with San Francisco Bicycle Coalition; Jan Prentice with Seattle Girl Scouts – Totem Council; Anna Ryan with Volunteers for Outdoor Arizona; Bill Tregoning with Winter Wild
Helly Hansen Acquired by Norwegian PE Firm
Altor, a private equity fund that focuses on Nordic investments with enterprise value ranging from SEK 500 million to SEK 4 billion, has entered into an agreement with Investcorp to purchase 100% of the company's shares in Helly Hansen. Helly Hansen
Cutter and Buck Adds to Board of Directors
At its annual meeting, shareholders of Cutter & Buck Inc. elected the company's board of electors with six incumbents, Douglas G. Southern, Ernest R. Johnson, Henry L. (Skip) Kotkins, Larry C. Mounger, Whitney R. Tilson, James C. Towne, welcoming new