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Cybex Acquires Rights to Strength Product Concepts
Cybex Int'l has entered into an agreement with eNova Group Ltd. pursuant to which eNova will provide product design and development, marketing and sales concept consulting services to CYBEX. As part of this arrangement, CYBEX has acquired eNova'
Nike’s Director of Employee Communications Departs
Lee Weinstein departed from his post as director of global employee communications at Nike, Inc. Weinstein, 47, will begin a public relations consultancy, Lee Weinstein & Associates, Inc., in Portland, Oregon and the Columbia Gorge. An Oregon native, he i
Perry Ellis Q4 Sales Gains Balanced Across Divisions
Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported record fourth quarter revenues of $231.6 million, an 8.3% increase compared to $213.9 million for the same quarter last year. Fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 revenue increases were balanced across a number of the com
New Markets and Acquisitions Play Central Role in Industry Growth Plans Over Next Five Years…
At a series of investor conferences last week, most notably the Bank of America Consumer Conference, but also at the B. Riley & company 8th Annual Las Vegas Investor Conference and at Citigroup’s Small & Mid-Cap Conference, public companies gave the inves
Heelys Adds to Management Team
Heelys, Inc. has tapped three new Vice Presidents to aid in the continued growth of the company. They are: Will Albers as Vice President of Sourcing/Asia Operations, Bob Byrne as Vice President of Design and Development and Jim Peliotes as Vice President
Shoe Carnival Sees Rebounding Trends in Athletic…
Shoe Carnival, Inc. was able to leverage a fairly moderate sales increase in the fourth quarter and year into solid improvements in operating profit for both periods. While comps for the fourth quarter declined 0.9%, and net sales rose only 1.3% on a com
Golfsmith Offsets Comps Drop with New Stores…
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. used an increase in store count and in direct-to-consumer sales to offset decreased same-store sales in the fourth quarter and to create a mid-single digits top-line gain. However, this increase was not enough to off
Pacific Sunwear Posts Weak Q4; 2006 Down Too…
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. put a disappointing end to a frustrating year as it saw comparable sale decreases in both its PacSun and demo concepts fuel a steep decrease in net income for the both the fourth quarter and fiscal year. For the fourth
Obituary: Roswell Brayton, Jr.
Roswell Brayton, Jr., Woolrich’s president, passed away suddenly last week. He was 55 years old. Brayton collapsed on March 12 at Woolrich headquarters in Woolrich, Penn. He was rushed to Jersey Shore Hospital where medical personnel were unable to revive
adidas Moves U.S. Financial Ops; Fights German Football Bid
adidas America is moving its corporate accounting and financial services division, which is currently based in Portland, Ore., to the Massachusetts headquarters of Reebok International Ltd. The move is expected to take place in April 2007, with a second p
Pacific Cycle Sales Decline on Weak Mass Channel
Dorel Industries, the parent company of Pacific Cycle, has been working to transform the company from a bicycle manufacturer to a recreation holding company. The Recreation and Leisure division reported fourth quarter sales declined 6.3% to $75 million co
Some Quiksilver Shareholders Get Restless
Lew Shapiro and the Cross America Investors Clubs recently sent a letter to Quiksilver demanding, as shareholders, the resignation of Mr. Bernard Mariette and any employees appointed by him. The letter also demanded that Quiksilver sell the Rossignol busi
OIWC Sees Increased Support
Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition has seen a significant increase in both individual membership and corporate supporters. In just two years, OIWC has grown from 400 to 800 individual members and now serves women of the outdoor, ski, and cycling industr
The Walking Co. to Open First San Francisco Store
The Walking Company will open its first store in San Francisco on Friday, March 23. The store will be located at San Francisco Center on Market Street, the newly reopened landmark located in the heart of the city.
Pacific Cycle’s CEO Announces Growth Plans
Pacific Cycle’s new CEO, Jeff Frehner, says he has plans that will bring more speed and focus to the company and its partners. A bicycle industry veteran, Frehner began his career in the bicycle industry as an attorney and Human Resources Director with QB
