Lutz Vetter is the new Export Manager for VAUDE. He will be taking over the direction of international sales starting May, 2005. According to VauDe, In this position he will be able to apply the international sales expertise gained over the many years spe
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Oakley Acquires Five Retail Locations from Optica
Oakley has acquired five Optica retail locations through Iacon, Oakley's wholly owned sunglass specialty subsidiary. These optical stores are located in Southern California, Boston, Las Vegas and Puerto Rico. Specific terms of the Optica acquisition
Oakley Q1 Sales Climb 10.2%; EPS Nearly Doubles
Oakley first quarter net sales increased 10.2%, to $141.8 million, a first quarter record, compared with $128.6 million in the first quarter of 2004. Net income for the first quarter totaled $7.4 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared with net inco
Quiksilver Finalizes Rossignol Agreement with SDI
Quiksilver, entered into an acquisition agreement with the Boix-Vives family and SDI Société de Services et Développement, a Swiss corporation, to purchase from the Sellers a majority holding of Skis Rossignol in exchange for cash and shares of common sto
Don Ruttenberg Sentenced in JFF Fraud Case
A U.S. district judge on Monday sentenced former Just for Feet EVP Don Ruttenberg to spend 20 months in prison and pay a $50,000 fine. Ruttenberg, son of JFF founder Harold Ruttenberg, received the sentence after pleading guilty in April 2004 to conspira
Director of Accounts Logistics and Compliance — Converse
Converse, Inc. is seeking a Director, Accounts Logistics and Compliance to help drive service excellence for our Domestic Operations. The ideal candidate with collaborate with key internal partners to provide innovative compliance and service prog
Everlast Enters Licensing Agreement With Globus Trading
Everlast Worldwide Inc. announced that it entered into an extensive licensing agreement with Globus Trading Group GmbH, based in Nuremberg, Germany. The new Everlast products produced by Globus Trading Group GmbH will be ready for shipment late in the thi
RVI Releases Findings From Credit Card Theft Investigation
Retail Ventures, Inc. issued the findings from its investigation into the theft of credit card and other purchase information from its subsidiary, DSW Shoe Warehouse. The theft was previously reported in a March 8, 2005 press release. The data stolen was
Outdoor Industry Takes Message to D.C…
Members of Outdoor Industry Association gathered in Washington, D.C. last week to address several issues critical to the growth of the outdoor industry at the annual Capital Summit. By all accounts, this year was the most successful and most well-run even
SIA.06 SnowSports Show Already a Sell-Out
The SIA.06 SnowSports Show is officially sold out for the second year in a row. SIA.06 will take place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the fourth straight year, January 23-26, 2006. To date over 320,000 square feet has been sold with more than 7
SnowSports Industry Looks Across Cultures…
Diversity was a key focus of the second annual Snow Industry Summit held at Copper Mountain Ski Resort, and the organizers of the event brought together a talented and very motivated group of speakers to help address the issue. The issue of diversity in t
OIA Presents Senators Landrieu and Alexander with Friend of the Outdoor Industry Awards
Frank Hugelmeyer, President of OIA, awarded Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) with 2005 Friend of the Outdoor Industry Awards today at a ceremony held in Washington D.C. The Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award is given each
TSA Reports Lease Accounting Changes; Raises Q1 Guidance
The Sports Authority Inc. on Thursday reported that the expected restatement of its earnings due to changes in lease accounting will decrease EPS by a penny per share in its fiscal fourth quarter ended January 29. For the year, EPS were reduced by two c
Wal-Mart Launches Plan to Preserve One Acre for Every Acre Developed
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Wal-Mart announced a new partnership program, “Acres for America,” which will conserve critical wildlife habitats for future generations. Wal-Mart has committed $35 million for the next 10 years to conserve
Director Closeout Sales — Converse, Inc.
Converse, Inc. is seeking a Director, Footwear Closeout Sales to provide leadership and process excellence in driving a profitable distressed footwear inventory business. Candidates must have a comprehensive understanding of product liquidation of