The China International Bicycle & Motor Fair or “CHINA CYCLE,” in short, is scheduled to begin on May 4-7, 2005 for its 15th edition in Shanghai New International Expo Center. The show will cover all seven halls of Shanghai New International Expo Center,
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Bite Launches Retail Staff Training Program
Bite is introducing the “Bite Certified” retail sales training program to ensure that retail staff and, ultimately, consumers understand the many important features of Bite Golf shoes and sandals. The program emphasizes the Bite brand as “better shoes at
Greg Norman Collection Posts 20% Sales Increase
Greg Norman Collection announced that its net sales increased 20% in its first quarter ended March 31, 2005. This represents the ninth consecutive quarter of double-digit sales growth for the company. The company also reported improved operating profits f
Sportsman’s Guide Raises Guidance on Strong Internet Sales
The Sportsman's Guide net sales and fully diluted EPS will be higher than current average estimates and well above the levels reported one year ago. Net sales for the quarter are now expected to be in range of $63 to $64 million, compared with net sa
Schutt Sports Gets Capital Infusion for Growth…
Schutt Sports got a shot in the arm last week as private equity firm Gridiron Capital LLC took a majority stake in the team sports company. There are no changes planned for the company and Julie Nimmons will remain at the helm of Schutt…
Product Manager – anon optics
anon optics is seeking a Product Manager to be responsible for managing the conceptualization, development, and manufacturing of the anon optic line. As always, the goal is to deliver the best products in the industry at every price point, on time
Zumiez Prices IPO; Shareholders Will Get 35% of Proceeds…
Zumiez, the 140-door action sports retailer that is gearing up for an Initial Public Offering, filed an amended S-1 with the SEC on Thursday pricing 1.875 million shares in the $15 to $17 per share range. At that range, the IPO would raise between $28.1
Territory Sales Manager — Stearns, Inc.
Stearns Inc., a Division of K2 Inc. is the premier, branded manufacturer of the industry’s most advanced high-quality active watersports and outdoor sporting goods products with a 50+-year tradition of quality. Our search is for a Territory Sales M
Category Manager — K-Swiss
K-Swiss is seeking a Category Manager. The Category Manager represents the Central Nervous System at K-Swiss, working with all departments as the primary interface between Product Design, Development and Sales. Direct and manage global product str
Callaway Lives Up to Lowered Expectations in Q1
Callaway Golf Company reported that consolidated net sales for the first quarter ended March 31 fell 17.6% to $299.9 million, compared to $363.8 million in the year-ago period. Net income plunged 54.7% to $18.4 million, or 27 cents per diluted share, com
NRF Revises Full Year Retail Forecast
Though consumers have competently held up the economy for the past year, the party won't continue much longer. The National Retail Federation (NRF) revised its 2005 sales forecast based on the inclusion of new merchandise categories, predicting that
Oakley Q1 Sales Climb 10.2%; EPS Nearly Doubles
Oakley first quarter net sales increased 10.2%, to $141.8 million, a first quarter record, compared with $128.6 million in the first quarter of 2004. Net income for the first quarter totaled $7.4 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared with net inco
Mountain Khakis Adds New Board Member
Mountain Khakis has added its first outside board member, Dow Bauknight. Bauknight is a former Accenture partner who was responsible for the Global Supply Chain Practice. He also initiated ePValue a global online purchasing company for Accenture, managin
Brown Shoe Prices Senior Notes to Fund Bennett Deal
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. has priced $150 million aggregate principal amount of its 8.75% Senior Notes due 2012 in a private placement. The offering is expected to close on or about April 22, 2005. The issuance of the notes is conditioned upon the consumma
Acushnet Sues Academy Sports and Scheels All Sports Over Pro V1 Fakes…
The Acushnet Company, the Fortune Brands division that manages the Titleist, FootJoy, Cobra, and Pinnacle golf brands filed suit last Monday in Federal District Court in Dallas against Academy Sports & Outdoors, alleging counterfeiting and trademark infri