Teko, a relatively new sock company that launched at the last OR Summer Market, has been busy making sure it truly has the most environmentally sustainable company on the show floor. The company was recently awarded the Backpacker Magazine “Editors’ Choic
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Gildan Closing Two Canadian Facilities; Moves to NC
Gildan Activewear Inc. is closing its two Canadian yarn- spinning operations, located in Long Sault, Ontario and in Montreal, Quebec. The majority of the equipment will be transferred to a new yarn-spinning facility in Clarkton, North Carolina, which will
Spalding Appoints Marketing Manager for Pro Basketball Leagues
Christy Hedgpeth has joined Spalding, a division of Russell Corporation, as senior manager for basketball marketing. Hedgpeth, who had been on the marketing team for Russell Athletic since 2001, will now spearhead all marketing and product management dec
Reebok Gives More Visibility to a Strong Quarter…
After Reebok International reported third quarter earnings last year more than one analyst – and some trade media — gave Reebok International a gentle nudge to be more forthcoming about the impact that the acquisition of The Hockey Company had on the Reeb
Malden Mills Finalizes Executive Team…
Malden Mills Industries has appointed Edward Schade as CFO and Jonathan Adelman as EVP of Global Sales. These appointments follow closely on the heels of hiring Andrew Vecchione as COO. Both Adelman and Vecchionne started the job quickly and met with Spor
sia.05 Show Sees More Energy on the Ski Floor…
“There was a certain buzz,” “Better than last year,” and “It’s been a great show,” were just a few of the comments BOSS picked up during the annual SIA.05 show. There was little doubt that the snowboard companies are still “bringing energy” to the show, b
SIA.05 Draws to a Close…
As the SIA.05 SnowSports Show culminated on Thursday, January 27th, overall reaction in the aisles was the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Show is the only place to go if you truly want to see the industry in its entirety. Returning to Mandalay Bay f
Delta Reports Fiscal Q2 Sales Gain Despite Soffe Decline
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported that net sales for the second quarter ended January 1 increased 7.8% to $49.2 million compared to $45.6 million from the prior year. This increase primarily resulted from organic growth in the core Delta business. Net income i
SIA.05 Highlights Winter Sports Fashions
Fashion forward thinking is the theme at the SIA.05 SnowSports Show. Over 16,000 attendees have caught a sneak preview of the hottest fashion trends that will hit the streets and the slopes in the late fall. What can the consumer expect to see: plaids,
Tyler Sports Obtains Marvel Comics License, Debuts Board Line
The new Marvel series of snowboards, helmets and bags debuted at SIA with a line featuring eight superhero themes – Captain America, Punisher, Spider-man, Thing, Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, Human Torch, Wolverine and The Incredible Hulk – each with its o
High School Project Lands on SIA Show Floor
Moocow Snowboards, which started as a high school project, launched its “all about fun” mentality to the North American marketplace. Owned and operated by two sixteen-year-old buddies, Moocow offers five models of boards, as well as assorted hoodies and t
Malden Mills Finalizes Senior Management Team
Malden Mills Industries, Inc. announces the appointment of two senior positions, Edward Schade as Chief Financial Officer and Jonathan Adelman as Executive Vice President of Global Sales. These appointments follow closely on the heels of hiring Andrew Vec
Brunswick Gets Another Boat Boost in Q4
Brunswick Corporation reported net earnings of $58.8 million, or 59 cents per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2004, up from net earnings of $39.9 million, or 43 cents per diluted share, for the year-ago quarter. The company said the 47% increase
SIA.05 Debuts the Latest in Women’s Equipment and Apparel for the Winter Sports Industry
The second day of the SIA.05 SnowSports Show is in full swing with the latest and greatest in winter sports products. Immediate comments in the aisles “user-friendly equipment”, technical outerwear incorporating the latest fashion, bold colors and “women
Swix Launches Full Apparel Line
Swix has launched itself fully into the apparel category with the introduction of a complete line of performance apparel…