Tag: Supplier

Phil Knight made an appearance on the quarterly conference call with analysts to discuss the company’s fiscal second quarter results, but also took the opportunity to outline the thought process behind his departure as president and CEO of NIKE, Inc., the

Quiksilver, Inc. has doubled its revenues in the last three years, boosted earnings 134% over the same timeframe, and has seen its market cap surge to $1.75 billion from just about $400 million when the company reported year-end earnings three years ago.

Ashworth got a nice bump from both its International business and its Callaway license in the fiscal fourth quarter ended October 31, but it was the addition of the Gekko brands and its distribution network that helped boost consolidated net revenue 49.3

Shares of Everlast Worldwide more than doubled for the week after the company last week signed its biggest deal to-date handing over its U.S. women’s business to Jacques Moret, Inc. in a license deal that commences January 1, 2005. JMI will pay approxima

Industry vendors looked to acquisition help to boost sales and earnings growth for the third quarter, with the Hardgoods companies relying much more on those deals over the last year to bolster the top line. Benefits from foreign exchange rates also push

In the mid 90’s during the height of the dot com bubble, John Bresee and Jim Holland worked together running internet sites for other companies and publishing a ski resort newspaper in Snowbird, Utah. The pair wanted to launch a core retail shop catering

Veltec Sports is bringing their expertise and marketing horsepower to the slopes this winter. Veltec’s new Snow Sports Division will make its official debut at January’s SIA Show, showcasing the latest helmets, goggles and eyewear from Briko, energy nutri

Sport-Haley, Inc. has engaged the investment banking firm of Caymus Partners LLC to assist the Company in exploring potential strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value. It is not known at this time whether any transaction will result from explo

Two of K2's paintball brands, JT USA and Worr Game Products will consolidate their two operations and operate under the direction of Bud Orr, President. In a move to ensure the efficient operation of the two businesses, and serve the customer base,

2004 was a milestone year in the ten-year partnership between the Professional Ski Instructors of America, the American Association of Snowboard Instructors, the National Ski Patrol, and Subaru of America. In September 2004, vehicle number 5,000 was sold

Known in skate circles as one of the greatest street skateboarders of all time, Stevie Williams is the newest member of the Rbk family. Broadening the brand's reach into the skate culture most heavily prevalent on the West Coast, the multi-year partn

K2 Snowboarding has finalized a deal making it the presenting sponsorship of MGT Snowboard Camp. Catering to female shredders, MGT is based out of Western Canada, with camps offered in British Columbia and Alberta throughout the winter and summer seasons.

Callaway Golf Company is beginning the search process for a Chief Executive Officer to whom current CEO William C. Baker can ultimately turn over management responsibilities. Mr. Baker, who was appointed to the CEO position on August 2, 2004, will lead th

Cutter & Buck Inc. has appointed retail and apparel executive, John T. (“Tom”) Wyatt as president and CEO. Wyatt succeeds Fran Conley, who stepped down in September, and Bill Swint, who had been serving as Interim CEO. Wyatt brings over 30 years of experi

Michael Spillane, Malden Mills Industries Chief Executive Officer announced that Andrew Vecchione has been named as the Chief Operating Officer for the company. Vecchione, the former COO for Remcon Plastics, begins work at Malden Mills immediately. In his