K2 Inc. plans to voluntarily withdraw its securities from listing on NYSE Arca, Inc., formerly the Pacific Exchange. K2's securities will continue to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange…
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John Forzani Retires; Remains on Forzani Board
The Forzani Group Ltd. announced that John Forzani will retire from his position as full-time Executive Chairman after the end of the current fiscal year. He will remain on the board of directors in the role of Chairman.
RECALL: Liberty Mountain Climbing Harnesses
The CPSC and Liberty Mountain are recalling about 5,900 Edelweiss Challenge Climbing Harnesses due to the fact that the buckles on the harness' leg loops could fail, posing a fall hazard for climbers…
Liberty Mountain Recalls Climbing Harnesses
Liberty Mountain, in cooperation with the The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a voluntary recall of abput 5,900 Edelweiss Challenge Climbing Harnesses. Only harnesses using the para buckle system are included in this recall. Consumers
Vail Resort’s Fiscal Q1 EPS Flat on 33% Revenue Gain
Vail Resorts, Inc. first quarter of fiscal 2007 total revenues increased $28.1 million, or 32.9% to $113.5 million from $85.4 million for the comparable period last fiscal year. Loss from operations for the quarter increased $1.0 million, or 2.0%, to a lo
Players Gripe About New Spalding Ball…
Before the season even began, there were grumblings of discontent from players about the new game ball introduced by Spalding and the NBA. The new composite microfiber ball replaced the traditional leather ball after testing it during summer league play.
Cutter and Buck Continues Growth Streak in Fiscal Q2; Net Jumps…
Cutter & Buck Inc. posted its fourth consecutive quarter of sales growth for their fiscal second quarter as the company’s revamped lineup added benefits to both the top- and bottom-line. Sales were up in each of the company’s business segments, while the
Nike Donates Footwear to New Orleans Recreation Department
In support of Nike athlete Serena Williams' “Williams Sisters Tour,” NikeGO, Nike's signature community affairs program, will donate $50,000 worth of children's footwear (approximately 500 pairs) to the New Orleans Recreation Department to
Reebok Expands Relationship with MLB
Major League Baseball Properties has agreed to name Reebok as an official licensee of MLB apparel for the fan and lifestyle consumer. The multi-year apparel partnership expands Reebok’s current partnership with the League, which, in February 2004, named t
Igloo Vikski Sharreholders to Consider Takeover Bid
Lanctôt Licensing Inc., a private company based out of Montreal, Quebec, has made an offer to acquire Igloo Vikski Inc. by way of a takeover bid through the TSX Venture Exchange for all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Igloo at a price of $1
Sports, Inc. Team Dealers’ Show Sees 31% Sales Increase
Sports, Inc. reported that its Team Dealers’ Show, which took place in Las Vegas in November, saw a 31% increase in show sales over 2005. 484 store owners, buyers, and team sales people from 156 member locations attended the show with 5 prospective dealer
Thule’s SportRack Acquisition Changes Canadian Distribution Structure…
Following the acquisition of SportRack, which closed in September of this year, Thule decided to end its 25-year relationship with its Canadian distributor, Sport Dinaco. Thule will assume all distribution and sales of Thule products in Canada using its S
Garmin to Acquire Dynastream in $36 million Deal
Garmin is enhancing its position in the fitness and training industry by acquiring one of its key component suppliers, Dynastream for $36 million in cash. The Alberta, Canada-based company will continue to operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Garmin. D
J.C. Penney DS Sales Rise 3.3%; Comps Up 1.4%
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. saw comparable sales at its department stores increase 1.4% in November on top of last year's 3.6% improvement. Total department store sales increased 3.3% for the month to $1.62 billion from $15.7 billion last year…
Doyle Named VP Field Sales for Saucony/Hind
Saucony, Inc appointed Fred Doyle to vice president of field sales for both Saucony and Hind. Effective December 1st, Doyle will report directly to Richie Woodworth, president of the Saucony and Hind brands…
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