SnowSports Industries America (SIA) reports today the SIA SnowSports Show is experiencing a 17% increase in total exhibitors over last season. The SIA.04 SnowSports Show, which is being held at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, January 26-2
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PUMA to Sponsor Video Game Characters
PUMA announced a unique new partnership with Activision, Inc. Making a foray into the world of video games, PUMA has signed on to take part in the highly anticipated mission-based driving and action game, True Crime: Streets of L.A. As part of the relati
Aussie Apparel Group Changes Name to Bluetorch Inc.
Aussie Apparel Group Ltd. announced that it has changed its corporate name from Aussie Apparel Group Ltd. to Bluetorch Inc. in order to reflect the Company's new focus on the Bluetorch brand in the American marketplace. Effective Monday, November 3,
West Marine October Comps Increase 2.3%
West Marine, Inc. reported that net sales for the four weeks ended October 25, 2003 were $36.7 million, a 27.4% increase from net sales of $28.9 million for the same period a year ago. Comparable store net sales for the four weeks ended October 25, 2003 i
Luxottica Sees U.S. Q3 Retail Turnaround
ttica Group S.p.A. reported that third quarter consolidated net sales declined year-over-year by 6.3% to €694.5 million ($782.5 million). In constant currency, consolidated net sales for Q3 would have increased by 3.4%. Retail sales declined by 4.7% to €
Petzl Given Sharp End Award From Access Fund
Petzl has been recognized by the Access Fund with a 2003 Sharp End award, granted annually for outstanding leadership. The Access Fund honored Petzl America for the company's commitment to continuing support, outreach, and education of important acce
Oakley Loses Ground in Core Business as the U.S., Sunglass Sales and Hut Decline…
Oakley pointed to the lack of a new break-out model in its Sunglass line this year and heavier spring retail inventories that carried over into Q3 as reasons for the fairly sharp decline in its core Sunglass business for the third quarter…
Lyon Promoted to President of Finish Line; Schneider, Wampler Also Promoted
The Finish Line, Inc. Board of Directors has promoted Glenn Lyon to the position of President. Alan Cohen will remain as CEO responsible for the overall direction and strategy of the company and Mr. Lyon, as President, will report to Mr. Cohen and will be
The Bon-Ton Completes Acquisition of Elder-Beerman
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. has completed its tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of The Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. at a price of $8.00 per share in cash…
JanSport Receives Continental Divide Trail Alliance Corporate Award
Jansport was recently presented with the Continental Divide Trail Alliances' prestigious Corporate Award. The annual award recognizes a company that has committed significant time and resources to the completion and protection of the CDT…
Wilson Shakes Up Management Team Once Again
John Embree, VP of Sales for Wilson Golf and Racquet Sports, has resigned from Wilson after 17 years with the company. He will be replaced by Rick Kerpsack, previously Business Director of Tennis Balls. Additionally, Antoine Ballon, who is currently Mark
SGMA Raquetball Group Hires Coordinator
The racquetball industry is taking steps to increase its visibility. To achieve this objective, the SGMA’s Racquetball Manufacturers Council (RMC) has hired Dave George of San Bruno, California, as its Project Coordinator…
Another Textile Giant to Emerge…
On the heels of Malden’s exit from Chapter 11, Burlington Industries creditors approved the acquisition of the company by takeover king WL Ross & Co. LLC, enabling the company to emerge from bankruptcy protection on November 10, 2003. The majority of cur
Russell Looks Outside to Boost Artwear Business
Russell Corporation has elected Julio A. Barea SVP of the company and CEO for the domestic activewear business. Barea, who will officially join the company October 27, will be responsible for Russell's artwear and mass retail businesses. He will rep
OR Named One of The Fastest Growing Tradeshows
Outdoor Retailer has been named by Tradeshow Week (TSW) as one of the 50 fastest growing tradeshows in North America in recognition of its net square footage growth from 2000-2002…