Clear Thinking Group, LLC, a retailing/consumer products and industrial manufacturing consultancy, and Joseph E. Myers, a partner and managing director in the firm, have been appointed liquidation trustee for athletic shoe retailer Athlete’s Foot Stores,
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Skinner Appointed Chairman of Kellwood
Robert C. Skinner, Jr. was elected chairman of Kellwood Company effective February 1, 2006. He will also continue in his roles of president and chief executive officer. Skinner succeeds Hal J. Upbin, who is retiring as chairman on January 31, 2006…
Cabela’s Appoints Murray to Board
Stephen P. Murray has been appointed to Cabela's Board of Directors. Mr. Murray has been a partner in the New York office of JPMorgan Partners since 1994 and member of the firm since 1984. JPMorgan Partners is a leading private equity firm with over
VF Corp. Lays Out Global Master Plan…
VF Corporation last year launched a new global growth strategy focusing on building its portfolio of lifestyle brands. Last week, VF’s management gathered in New York City to update analysts and the media on the progress made toward achieving these goals
Earth Products Sets Sights on EU…
Earth Products expanded its reach in the European market with the establishment of Earth Products Europe, the company’s new European headquarters located in Münster, Germany. Through Earth Products Europe, the company expects to expand the reach of its A
OIA Continues China Quota Battle for One More Round on Capital Hill…
Last week, Outdoor Industry Association led a contingent of member company senior executives from W.L. Gore, Columbia Sportswear, VF Outdoor, Cabela's, and Cloudveil Mountain Works for meetings in Washington, D.C. on potential damage to the outdoor i
OIA Survey Finds Active Americans Don’t Favor NPS Changes…
In response to proposed changes to the policies governing the National Park Service, OIA and the Leisure Trends Group took it to the streets to conduct a survey of active Americans to get the populace’s take on America’s National Parks. The survey found
The Pre-Holiday Season Brings Joy to Retailers
With early snow falling in New England and the Pacific Northwest finally seeing some new powder in the mountains, the 2005-06 winter season is gaining some early momentum that should help propel healthy industry-wide growth through the rest of the season.
SRAM Launches Neutral Race Suppport on the Road
As SRAM introduces two new componentry groups and sponsorship of two professional teams, the company has also committed to a SRAM Neutral Race Support (NRS) program through 2007. The agreement puts five SRAM decaled 2006 Volvo XC70’s on the road, providin
Royal Robbins and Rossignol Ink Apparel Deal
Team Rossignol has selected Royal Robbins to wear when off the slopes at indoor ski clinics, awards events and public gatherings. Team Rossignol, the most visible Nordic team on the cross country circuit selected Royal Robbins apparel for its innovative
Cloudveil Hires Three New Rep Groups and Wins Ad Awards
Cloudveil hired three new sales representative agencies to cover the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and West Coast (CA, AZ, NV) territories. In addition, the advertising firm, TDA, of Boulder, Colorado has won accolades for the current “Inspired” Cloudveil ad ca
Sears Holdings Looks to Acquire Sears Canada…
Sears Holdings Corporation is proposing to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Sears Canada Inc., other than those already held by Sears Holdings and its affiliates, for CN$16.86 per common share in cash, after the distribution to shareholders
NRF Port Tracker: Ports Free of Congestion Worries…
The NRF and Global Insight released the December Port Tracker Report, stating that the West Coast ports covered by the report were given a “medium” congestion rating in November reflecting railroad delays as a result of Hurricane Katrina, though the ports
REI’s Hyde Joins Zumiez Board
Zumiez Inc. appointed Matthew L. Hyde to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Hyde is SVP of merchandising logistics at Recreational Equipment Inc. and also serves on the boards of Ivey Imaging, the Outdoor Industry Association and the Youth Outdoor
Cutter and Buck Fiscal Q2 Income Falls on 5.3% Sales Decline
Cutter & Buck Inc. announced that during its fiscal second quarter, sales declined 5.3% year-over-year, driven by decreases in the company's corporate and golf business units. The decline was partially offset by sales increases in the specialty retai
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