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Clerical Workers Resume Labor Talks with West Coast Shipping Lines
Labor talks between the Office Clerical Union (OCU) at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles resumed at 1 pm Wednesday, averting a work stoppage that could have slowed the flow of 40 percent of the container goods imported to the United States from Asia
E-Bike Boom Bypasses Germany’s IBDs
Germany's indepedent bike dealers have been largely bypassed by the e-bike boom because they lack the finances and the space to stock and display the vehicles, according to a report released by the country's bicycle retailing association VDZ on
Mainland Headwear’s 1H Profits Soar Despite Labor Shortages
Mainland Headwear Holdings Limited, which is a leading supplier of headwear to New Era, said profits surged in the six months ended June 30 on essentially flat sales as it began making higher margin products and launching efficiency intiatives. Even so, l
Student Conservation Association Lands $500,000 Grant
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) has received a $500,000 grant from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation to expand its engagement of underrepresented Bay Area youth in environmental education, conservation service, and community stewardship…
Group Rossignol USA Promotes Steele to President’s Post
Ron Steele, formerly vice president of sales and marketing for Rossignol USA, has been promoted to president of Group Rossignol North America to replace Tim Petrick, who left to take a top position at K2 Sports. Petrick had held the post since January 201
Sports South Names Frederick President
Sports South, L.L.C., a leading distributor of arms, ammunition and accessories, has named Walter Frederick as president. Frederick previously served as executive vice president…
Finish Line Appoints VP, Digital Technology
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Harvey Bierman has joined the company as vice president, digital technology. Bierman has more than 20 years of retail experience, including an extensive background in the footwear industry. He comes to Finish Line afte
Callaway Golf Company Announces Refinancing
Callaway Golf Company announced that the company entered into separate, privately-negotiated exchange agreements under which it will issue $63.2 million in aggregate principal amount of new 3.75 percent Convertible Senior Notes due 2019, and 5.9 million s
Collective Brands Shareholders Approve Sale of Company
Shareholders of Collective Brands, owner of the Payless and Stride Ride shoe store chains, have approved the sale of the company to an investment group that includes Wolverine Worldwide Inc. for more than $1.3 billion. Collective stockholders voted at a s
Cabela’s Announces First Stores for Virginia and Delaware
Cabela’s Incorporated announced it will open its first stores in Virginia and Delaware in 2014. The retailer plans to commence construction on both stores next year…
Lenzing Forecasts Falling Prices for its Cellulosic Fibers
The Lenzing Group expects average prices for its cellulosic, or wood-based fibers, to decline in the back half of the year as textile companies work through a surplus of cotton…
Sanuk Surfing Team Expands with California Native Kilian Garland
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, announced the addition of Kilian Garland to its fast growing surf team…
Confluence Watersports Parent Refinances Recourse Debt
American Capital, Ltd., which has owned a controlling interest in Confluence Watersports since 2005, completed the refinancing of all of its recourse debt with a new four-year $600 million institutional term loan facility with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Former SGMA Chairman John Parish Ready for Hall of Fame Induction
The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee is ready to induct three more industry veterans into the Hall of Fame next spring. One of those inductees is former SGMA Chairman John Parish, Sr…
Vasque is Official Footwear Provider of Mount Washington Observatory
Vasque footwear, a family-owned company with 45 years of experience in the outdoor performance footwear sector, announced its exclusive footwear partnership with the legendary Mount Washington Observatory…
