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Puma Takes Majority Interest In Argentinian Distributor
PUMA will become the majority shareholder of UNISOL S.A. UNISOL is the current PUMA licensee for footwear, apparel and accessories in Argentina and has been responsible for the distribution of PUMA products in Argentina for almost 30 years. With this join
Royal Robbins Hires Beller as Key Acct. Manager
Royal Robbins, a leading manufacturer of travel and outdoor apparel, today announced the appointment of Morgan Beller as key account manager for REI, effective immediately. In this role, Beller will handle day-to-day liaison with REI, one of the leading
Cabela’s Appoints Murray to Board
Stephen P. Murray has been appointed to Cabela's Board of Directors. Mr. Murray has been a partner in the New York office of JPMorgan Partners since 1994 and member of the firm since 1984. JPMorgan Partners is a leading private equity firm with over
Chick’s Sporting Goods Puts New Investment to Work…
Chick’s Sporting Goods, the SoCal-based big-box retailer, has inked leases for three new stores in newly-planned power centers in the Southern California market.
Chick’s received a $4 million cash infusion in June 2005 from Nogales Investment Fund, which
November Retail Sales Up Slightly…
The U.S. Department of Commerce estimates that retail industry sales for November (excluding automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose a strong 7.4% unadjusted over last year and increased 0.5% seasonally adjusted from the previous month, showing a
Earth Products Sets Sights on EU…
Earth Products expanded its reach in the European market with the establishment of Earth Products Europe, the company’s new European headquarters located in Münster, Germany. Through Earth Products Europe, the company expects to expand the reach of its A
SIA Audit Confirms Early Season Snow Sports Strength…
With early snow falling in New England and the Pacific Northwest finally seeing some new powder in the mountains, the 2005-06 winter season is gaining some early momentum that should help propel healthy industry-wide growth through the rest of the season.
Royal Robbins and Rossignol Ink Apparel Deal
Team Rossignol has selected Royal Robbins to wear when off the slopes at indoor ski clinics, awards events and public gatherings. Team Rossignol, the most visible Nordic team on the cross country circuit selected Royal Robbins apparel for its innovative
Isis Launches Goddess Scholarship Fund
Isis is establishing the Isis Goddess Scholarship Fund. The Isis Goddess Scholarship Fund offers one woman each year, the opportunity to take part in a transformational retreat free of charge at Mind Over Mountains of Ridgeway, Colorado. The Isis Goddess
Wolverine Declares Dividend, Additional Stock Repurchase, and Repatriation
The Directors of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. have declared a quarterly cash dividend of 6.5 cents per share of common stock. The Company also announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional three million shares of common st
Lafuma Fiscal 2005 Profits Climb 3%
The Lafuma Group results for fiscal the year ended September 30, 2005, reflect a year of strategic development, acquisition-based growth and a slower economic environment. Net profits were up 3.3 % at €8.4 million ($10.5 mm) benefited from the positive i
Earth Products Opens New EU Headquarters
Earth Products announced a global expansion and commitment to increasing its reach of Adio, Holden and Planet Earth brands with the addition of Earth Products Europe, the company’s new European headquarters based in Münster, Germany. The strategy for Eart
lucy Sees Landmark Year in 2005
It's been a landmark year for lucy, a growing women's activewear company, with the opening of 10 new stores, including its first East Coast locations; more than $20 million in series G financing; raising more than $16,000 to benefit breast cance
Light Speed Sales Joins Lowa
Light Speed Sales Agency, headed by Brian Hamann, has come on board as the sales, service, and marketing organization for LOWA boots in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The announcement was made by Peter Sachs,
Vail Resorts Sees Healthy Signs for Ski Season…
While Vail Resorts is creating some consumer excitement over the coming 2005-06 ski season, the company’s first fiscal quarter, which relies primarily on real estate sales, conferences, and summer activities, is seeing some considerable improvements to it
