American Skiing Company has named Stan Hansen to the position of Senior Vice President of Real Estate. Hansen, currently President and Managing Director of the company's Mount Snow resort in Vermont, will have the responsibility for the planning and
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Dwight Hauff Honored as America’s Oldest Worker
Experience Works, the nation's largest provider of training and employment services for older workers,
announced today that Dwight Hauff, 100, owner of Hauff Sporting Goods in Sioux City, Iowa, is America's Oldest Worker for 2005. Mr. Hauff joi
Amer’s Salomon Deal Delayed a Bit…
The Amer Sports Corporation acquisition of Salomon from adidas-Salomon AG will be delayed by two weeks due to a revision of the processing schedule by EU competition authorities. Salomon will commence operating as an Amer Sports division on October 1, 20
Amer Delays Completion of Salomon Deal Due to EU Competition Authority
Amer Sports Corporation's acquisition of the Salomon business segment from adidas-Salomon AG is now anticipated to be completed in mid-October, instead of at the end of September as expected earlier. The change is due to the EU competition authoritie
Aldila Adds Creamer to Advisory Staff
Aldila has added LPGA Tour player, Paula Creamer, to its Advisory Staff. Paula Creamer, age 19, one of the game's hottest prospects and a two-time winner on this year's LPGA Tour. She joins an Aldila Advisory Staff that includes Nick Price, thre
BIC Sport North America to Distribute Surf Line
BIC Sport North America, Inc. will distribute the BIC Surf product line in North America, including USA, Canada and the Caribbean with a launch at the coming Surf Expo in Orlando, Fl. This is another step in the transition of the distribution of BIC Sport
American Capital Investment Supports Bushnell’s Acquisition Strategy
American Capital Strategies Ltd. has invested $117 million in the senior and junior subordinated debt of Bushnell Performance Optics. American Capital's investment supports Bushnell's acquisition of Michaels of Oregon Co., a leading manufacturer
American Hiking Society National Trails Fund Applications Under Way
American Hiking Society is currently accepting applications for the 2006 National Trails Fund. The National Trails Fund is the country's only privately funded grants program providing financial assistance to grassroots organizations working toward es
American Classic Recalls Rear Wheels
American Classic, voluntary recalled about 2,850 of their road and mountain bike wheels. The company stated that the hub in the bicycle's rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider could lose balanc
Amer Sports Shrugs Off Wilson Golf and Suunto Weakness to Post Strong Q2…
In spite of slow sales in two of its six divisions, Amer Sports Corporation reported a six percent currency neutral sales gain during the second quarter with a substantial increase to the bottom line. Fitness equipment led the way with a 21% increase in s
Amer Sports Sees 6% Q2 Currency Neutral Sales Increase
In the January – June 2005 first half, Amer Sports' net sales rose by 3% to €511.0 million ($654.5 mm) versus last year when the company reported sales of €496.5 million ($606.3 mm). The seasonality of the Group’s businesses is clearly in evidence in
Puma Gets Another Boost from Americas in Q2 as U.S. Contribution Jumps…
Puma AG looked to the Americas – and the U.S. in particular – in the second quarter to maintain its double-digit growth trends as the Europe business cooled once again. The company reported that consolidated net sales grew 12.3% to €395.5 million in Q2 f
OIF: 79 Million Americans Bicycling in 2004
According to Outdoor Industry Foundation’s most recent study: Outdoor Recreation Participation in the United States, 79 million Americans (age 16 and older) got on a bike in 2004, making it continue to be one of the most popular of the 22 human powered ou
Fleet Feet Awards ASICS America With Footwear Vendor of the Year
ASICS America Corp. was awarded the title of Footwear Vendor of the Year by Fleet Feet, Inc. during their National Franchise Conference on July 10th in Chicago. ASICS was selected by the majority of the 67 franchised athletic US retail stores. The award
Skechers Signs American Idol Winner to Endorsement Deal
Skechers has signed American Idol winner and rising star Carrie Underwood to a global endorsement agreement. After successfully partnering with music sensations Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera from early fame through the height of their careers, Ske