Payless ShoeSource, Inc. reported that comparable store sales decreased 0.6% during fiscal September. Company sales totaled $235.7 million, a 2.2% decrease from $240.9 million during fiscal September of last year…
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OIWC Adds Three to Board of Directors
OIWC announced the addition of Colleen Clark of EMS, Kristi Rummel of Sierra Magazine, and Traci Schacht of The Timberland Company to positions on its Board of Directors. Serving on the OIWC Board of Directors includes a three-year commitment, active part
Mammoth Sold to Starwood; Intrawest Keeps Minority Share
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area signed an agreement to sell a majority interest to an affiliate of Starwood Capital Group Global, L.L.C., valuing the company at $365 million. Rusty Gregory will retain his position as Chairman and CEO of Mammoth Mountain, and wi
Wolverine Third Quarter Sales Climb 7%; Increases Full-Year Guidance
Wolverine World Wide third quarter 2005 revenue totaled $279.1 million, a 7.0% increase over third quarter 2004 revenue of $260.9 million. Earnings per share for the third quarter of 2005 were 42 cents compared to 37 cents reported for the third quarter o
Trails.com Experiences Record Year
2005 has been a record year for Trails.com. The company has experienced record growth rates with key industry metrics including subscription sales, website traffic and site registrations. As a result the company has increased staff, moved into a new corpo
Nature Valley and Karhu Join Winter Trails Program
Nature Valley granola bars and Karhu are the newest sponsors for Winter Trails, a program that offers those new to snow sports an opportunity to try snowshoeing and cross country skiing free at nearly 100 locations throughout North America. Winter Trails
Nike Golf Signs Michelle Wie to Multi-Year Deal
Michelle Wie announced that she would turn professional at a press conference at the Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Wie, who will turn 16 on October 11, also pledged to donate $500,000 to the U.S. Golf Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. Wie will be represent
Liz Wilson Promoted to Key Accounts Director at SportHill
Jim Hill, President of SportHill, announced the
promotion of Liz Wilson to the newly created position, Director of National and International Key Accounts. Liz Wilson began her career at SportHill in the early 90s in the shipping department, progressing t
SIA Adds New Sales and Marketing Manager
SnowSports Industries America hired John “Reddy” Kennedy the Central Regional sales and marketing manager covering states and provinces in the central United States and Canada. Reddy will help expand sales of SIA’s products as well as service the needs of
adidas and Xbox to Partner on Marketing Initiatives
Xbox and adidas have entered into a long-term strategic alliance at X05, the Microsoft Xbox brand experience for the games and entertainment industry. The two companies companies will partner on a series of planned activities and initiatives, including t
Interbike: Bike Market is Hitting on All Cylinders…
Interbike couldn’t have been better. The energy on the floor – from retailers and vendors alike – surpassed previous years, even with a few hurdles to overcome. Most retailers are having a banner year so far, with a strong early spring and even stronger s
ATTA World Summit Gains Steam…
The Adventure Travel Trade Association is hosting the first annual Adventure Travel World Summit in Seattle in an attempt to redefine, reorganize, and galvanize the fragmented adventure travel industry. The newly formed organization has made significant h
Stride Rite Sees Margin Gains Easily Offset Increased Growth Investment in Q3…
The Stride Rite Corporation got a nice boost on the margin line in the fiscal third quarter ended September 2 from a robust owned-retail business, a repositioning of Keds, and strong sales growth at Sperry Top-Sider that more than offset rising SG&A expen
C. J. Webb Adds K2 and Iron Horse
C. J. Webb, Inc. – Manufacturer's Representatives has added K2 and Ironhorse Bikes to their line of products. The Rep group will be selling the two lines in the Rocky Mountain territory…
Brian Enge Resigns From Saucony and Joins Zoot
Zoot Sports announced that Brian Enge has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Zoot Sports Mr. Enge, 35, held a series of successively key leadership positions in the sports apparel and competitive performance clothing industry.