Patagonia retail stores are holding a photo contest called “Capture a Patagoniac” inviting customers to submit a photo of themselves or family members engaged in activities from rock climbing to fly fishing while wearing Patagonia clothing. Customers will
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Savage Sports Acquires BowTech
Savage Sports Corp. has completed its acquisition of BowTech. Savage Sports, based in Westfield MA, said the combined resources and strength of the two well-established industry leaders “can be concentrated to become a major force for growth within the sh
Nautilus Drops ‘Interim’ From Falcone’s Pres/CEO Title
The Board of Directors of Nautilus, Inc. named Robert S. Falcone president and CEO of Nautilus, Inc. Mr. Falcone has served as the company's interim president and CEO since August 2007 and has been an independent director of Nautilus, Inc. since 2003
Movement Skis Distributor Hires Angeles as Rockies Rep
Recreation Outfitters Inc., the Vancouver BC-based distributor of Movement Skis, hired Jim Angeles as Rocky Mountain Sales Representative for Movement. Angeles comes to Movement having spent 7 years as a sales associate with Salomon Sports in Colorado. He
Russell to Close Former Huffy Plant in Wisconsin
Russell Corp. will close the former Huffy Sports Co. plant in Sussex, WI, eliminating the last 50 jobs there by the end of March next year. Russell filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act notice with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Heelys Sues Wal-Mart Over Spinners
Heelys has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for selling knockoff skates that Heelys claims violate a patent. According to a complaint filed in Dallas federal court, Heelys alleges Wal-Mart sells a knockoff model called Spinners that violate He
The Finish Line/Genesco Merger Deadline Extended…
The Finish Line Inc. said Thursday its lenders will extend the termination date for financing the retailer's proposed $1.5 billion takeover of Genesco Inc. UBS Loan Finance LLC and UBS Securities LLC extended the termination date to April 30, 2008, f
Pro Golf of America Acquired By Investment Group…
Pro Golf of America Inc., the franchisor for 80 independently owned Pro Golf stores, has been acquired by an investment group in bankruptcy proceedings. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Pro Golf’s assets were sold after Ajay Sports Inc., the former m
Rusty Names New Design Director
Rusty North America, the surf brand, appointed Murphy Martines as its director of merchandise and design. Martines most recently was creative director for their action sports divisions of Redsand and Gotcha at Perry Ellis International…
WHAM-O Awarded $6M in Trademark Lawsuit
WHAM-O Inc. said it had prevailed in its suit against SLB Toys USA, Inc. (also known as Manley-Toyquest or ToyQuest) for infringement of WHAM-O's registered trademark on the color 'yellow' for water slides. WHAM-O was awarded the sum of $6
Stage Stores September Comps Climb 2.3%
Stage Stores' total sales for September increased 5.6% to $127.8 million from $121.0 million for the prior year. Prior year sales results include inventory liquidation sales of $2.9 million generated by the acquired B.C. Moore stores prior to their c
Stein Mart Comps Fall 9.1% in September; Cuts Guidance
Stein Mart September sales declined 3.2% to $127.2 million compared to $131.4 million for the same period last year. Comparable store sales decreased 9.1% for the same period…
Rock/Creek StumpJump Raises $4,000 for Cumberland Trail Conference
The 7th annual Rock/Creek StumpJump 50K sold out months in advance, attracting 400 runners and raising $4,000 for the Cumberland Trail Conference. Friday before the race, Rock/Creek hosted the general public for a Vendor Fair, and then served racers a cat
Nike Names CEO of Hurley; VP of Global Apparel
Nike, Inc. named Jill Stanton as VP of global apparel for the Nike brand. She succeeds Roger Wyett, who has been named CEO of Hurley International. Joe Serino, who brings over 25 years of experience in the apparel industry, will become the new VP of appar
Jack Wolfskin to Build New EU Warehouse
ProLogis will build a new industrial warehouse in northern Germany for Jack Wolfskin, a leading European provider of outdoor equipment, footwear and apparel. The 366,000 square foot facility will be developed on land recently acquired by ProLogis southwes
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