Yue Yuen Industrial results for the six months ended 31st March, 2004 showed overall turnover increased by 1.3% to $1,258.4 million and net profit rose by 4.4% to $158.3
million respectively for the six months ended 31st March, 2004. Earnings per share de
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Zamberlan Comes to the U.S.
Still family owned and operated, Calzaturificio Zamberlan of Pievebelvicino, Italy has been crafting outdoor footwear for over 70 years. Now, for the first time ever, Zamberlan products will be sold and serviced from America. Zamberlan USA will handle U.S
Currier New GM at Carrera Sports USA
Carrera Sports USA has hired David Currier as its new General Manager, effective immediately. Currier’s will oversee all aspects of Carrera’s day-to-day functions and long-term goals, including sales, product, marketing, employee management and coordinate
Quiksilver Fiscal Q2 Net Up 23%; Raises Guidance
Quiksilver, Inc. reported that consolidated revenues for the second quarter ended April 30, 2004 increased 23% to $322.6 million from $262.2 million inthe year-ago period. Consolidated net income increased 23% to $27.8 million, or 47 cents per diluted sha
Teva Makes Custom Sandals for Elephant
Deckers' Teva unit is designing a new line of shoes made especially for elephants. The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee recently contacted Barry McGeough, Teva's Senior Director of Product and Resource, and asked if they would create a pair of sh
Bauer Nike Hockey Issues Statement After Union Meeting
Bauer Nike Hockey president and CEO Chris Zimmerman and senior management staff met with representatives of the
United Steelworkers of America (USWA), and other unions, today. Bauer Nike Hockey is the only manufacturer that has so far agreed to meet with
Russell Corp. Names New Board Member
The Board of Directors of Russell Corporation announced that Arnold W. Donald has been named to the company board. Donald is chairman of Merisant Company, a world- leader in the manufacture and marketing of low-calorie sweeteners, including Equal(R) and C
NSGA: Men Shop for Muscle, Women Shop for Cardio
Men are more likely to purchase exercise equipment that stresses muscular development/toning, while women are more likely to purchase equipment that focuses on cardiovascular well-being, according to data in the recently released NSGA report “The Sporting
Deuter Grows and Restructures
With well over 40% new growth at Deuter this brings with it new in house roles. John Herron has been the organizing force behind customer service and shipping will take on the role of Marketing and Promotions. He will work in tandem with What's UP PR
Ski Tops Brings in New Director of Sales and Marketing
Continued growth , distribution and an expanding sales force has prompted Gary Supple, US Manager of SKI TOPS USA, to hire Dominic A. Chenelia, as Director of Sales and Marketing for the CHAOS and MOON SHADOW headwear brands. Chenelia joined the company
Lowe Alpine and Asolo Consolidate In NH
Lowe Alpine Systems will reorganize its American operations and relocate its brand management, sales and marketing functions to New Hampshire, effective August 1, 2004. These operations will be combined with those of Asolo USA. Geoff O’Keeffe and Gareth R
USOC Taps Footlocker.com to Run Online Store
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) announced that it has signed an agreement with Footlocker.com to manage the official on-line store and design the official catalog of the U.S. Olympic Team for the 2004, 2006 and 2008 Olympic and Olympic Winter G
June is Proclaimed ‘Great Outdoors Month’
President Bush has formally declared June “Great Outdoors Month.” According to the OIA, the request for this proclaimation was made by the organization's key contact in the White House. Much of the language used in the document is based on the OIA�
Memorial Day Shift Hurts Some at Retail; Jobs Picture Could Lead to Brighter BTS…
Pacific Sunwear continued its positive string of monthly comps store sales gains in May, albeit at a slower pace that saw the mall teen retailer post its first non-double-digit comp gain since March of last year. The Buckle appears to be putting together
All Eyes on Gander Mountain…
Several top investment firms initiated coverage of Gander Mountain this week, including Piper Jaffray, Bank of America and William Blair & Co. – the firm that floated the outdoor retailer’s IPO. The company received high marks from all analysts, who cited