Payless ShoeSource same-store sales decreased 2.3% during
the November reporting period, the four weeks ended November 27, 2004. Company sales totaled $206.4 million, a 1.0 percent decrease from $208.5 million during fiscal November of last year…
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Red Sox Owner Added to Super Show Speaker Roster
Les Otten, the man who engineered the 2002 purchase of the Boston Red Sox, will be an added featured speaker at the International Business Intelligence Series during The Super Show/ 2005 (January 17-19, 2005, Orlando, FL). Otten will speak about topics r
Rocky Elects Campbell to Board
Rocky Shoes & Boots announced that J. Patrick Campbell has been elected to a newly created position on its Board of Directors, increasing the board to eight members. Mr. Campbell, since January 2004, has served as a consultant and Chief of Technology and
REI’s Sally Jewell Joins NPCA Board of Trustees
Sally Jewell, chief operating officer of Recreational Equipment, Inc., has been elected to the board of trustees of the National Parks Conservation Association. The board is the governing body for the non-partisan park watchdog organization. Jewell's
Rossignol H1 Net Suffers from Delay in Ski Deliveries
Rossignol reported that net profit for the first half shows a significant fall compared with 2003/2004. Sales for the first six months amounted to €199.1m, down 0.4% at current exchange rates but up 3.2% on a constant exchange rate basis. Consolidated n
Alpina Sports Corp named as new Canadian Distributor
On the heels of a transition of ownership of the US based Alpina Sports Corp, more news; the organization announces it has expanded its distribution into Canada. Heading the Canadian sales team will be Mike Doble, National Sales Manager who joined Alpina
Nike Golf Taps Industry Vet to Run U.S…
Nike has tapped Cindy Davis, senior vice president of The Golf Channel, as general manager for Nike Golf in the U.S. Davis, who was previously president and CEO of Arnold Palmer Golf Company, replaces David Pillsbury, who left Nike in August to become CO
SIA and USSA Ink Deal to Promote SnowSports
SnowSports Industries America and the United States Ski and Snowboard Association are partnering to bring the world of snow sports directly to physical education professionals, coaches and athletic directors in schools throughout the United States. Levera
CenterStone Technologies Adds Helly Hansen to Client List
CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an internationally recognized leader in sales order management solutions, has added Helly Hansen to its client list of premium brands. Headquartered in Norway, in the town of Moss, Helly Hansen manufactures technical outerw
Asics Inks Partnership Deal with Wrestling Federation
ASICS Corporation has signed a multi-year partnership with FILA (International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles), the world governing body of amateur wrestling, as an official sponsor of FILA. The sponsorship grants ASICS the right to use the FI
Pony Signs Toney to Endorsement Deal
Pony International announced that nine-time world champion James “Lights Out” Toney (68-4-2, 43 KOs) will endorse the PONY brand through next year and into 2006, and will be featured in PONY's 2005 global advertising campaign…
Knight Steps Down as Nike, Inc. CEO; Market Speculates on Company Future…
The sporting goods industry has had a few days to absorb the news last week that Phil Knight, Nike, Inc. co-founder, chairman, president and CEO, was stepping down from the president and CEO role at the end of the year. He will remain chairman of the Boa
Industry Groups Review Election Results…
America Bikes and the League of American Bicyclists compiled an update on the election outcome and the changes it could have on bike legislation. While some results are still undecided, the two organizations feel they have a working understanding of the m
Maurice Sporting Goods Acquires Western-Hoegee
Maurice Sporting Goods, the country's largest wholesale sporting goods distributor, announced that they have acquired Western-Hoegee, a leading West Coast sporting goods wholesaler based in Glendale, CA. Western-Hoegee senior executives Jeff Glass a
Knight to Step Down as Nike CEO; Successor Named
Nike, Inc. has appointed William D. Perez as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director effective December 28, 2004. Mr. Perez will succeed Nike, Inc. co-founder, Chairman and CEO Philip H. Knight, who will continue as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Pe