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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
Deckers Supports Soles4Souls Million Pair March
Deckers Outdoor Corporation will support the Soles4Souls Million Pair March campaign by mobilizing the local community to collect a quarter of a million pairs of new and used footwear. Collected shoes from the Million Pair March will be distributed to ind
Pony Names Kevin Wulff its CEO
Pony International LLC (Pony) announced the appointment of Kevin Wulff as its Chief Executive Officer…
New Balance Appoints New EMEA Managing Director
New Balance announced the appointment of Jonathan Ram to Managing Director — Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) effective April 1st. In his new position, Ram will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s EMEA operations. Ram previously served as
Reebok Signs on as Sponsor of Peachtree
Reebok International has reached a multi-year agreement to serve as the official footwear and apparel sponsor of the world’s largest 10K, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race…
Enyce Enters Juniors/Girls Footwear License
Enyce has reached an agreement in principle with Gina Group LLC to manufacture juniors and girls footwear and hosiery under the Enyce brand name.
Tom O’Riordan Joins American Sporting Goods as CEO
Tom O’Riordan, the former COO of Fila USA, has taken
the reins at American Sporting Goods as CEO, effective
March 12, 2007. O’Riordan, who has also purchased an
equity position in the company, replaces Kevin Wulff, the
former Nike exec that recently
Shoe Carnival Q4 Earnings Climb 70% on 8.3% Sales Gain
Shoe Carnival, Inc. net earnings for the 14-week fourth quarter increased 70.0% to $5.1 million compared with net earnings of $3.0 million in the 13-week Q4 last year. Diluted EPS increased 68.2% to 37 cents per share compared with 22 cents per share last
EMS Hires CGPR
Eastern Mountain Sports hired CGPR as its public relations agency of record…
The Athlete’s Foot To Host Franchise Convention at SGMA Spring Market
The Athlete's Foot will hold its Global Franchise Convention at SGMA Spring Market (June 11-13; Sands Expo and Convention Center; Las Vegas, Nevada). Hundreds of The Athlete's Foot franchise owners from around the world are anticipated to attend
Adams Golf Sees Q4 Sales Jump
Adams Golf reported net sales increased 35.1% to $13.1 million for the fourth quarter from $9.7 million in the comparable period last year. The company used the sales gains to switch last year's net loss of $1.0 million to a net income of $4.4 millio
Vail Second Quarter Earnings Climb
Vail Resorts, Inc.'s mountain segment reported a 10.5% increase in fiscal second quarter revenues to $272.0 million from $246.2 million for the comparable quarter last fiscal year. Mountain expense increased $9.2 million, or 6.1%, to $159.9 million.
