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DU CEO Dale Hall Named
Ducks Unlimited CEO Dale Hall was honored recently as “Conservationist of the Year” by the America's Wetland Foundation at the Inaugural World Delta Dialogues conference, a major international conference of more than 350 representatives from 15 count
Clif Bar Unveils Solar-Powered Headquarters
Clif Bar & Company, the maker of all-natural and organic sports nutrition snacks, unveiled its new 115,000 square foot energy-efficient headquarters, located in Emeryville, CA…
Soles4Souls Names Unishippers Shipping Partner of Choice
Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, named Unishippers as their select shipping partner. The shipping company will now offer aggressive discounts to individuals donating on behalf of the shoe charity…
Collective Brands Sees Long-Term EPS Growth of 12-16%
At its annual investor meeting, Collective Brands' management provided long-term growth targets for the company, including net sales growth of 3-5%, operating profit growth of 9-12%, and earnings per share growth of 12-16%. Management outlined growth
ENK Hires John Ruffo as EVP
ENK International said John Ruffo will become executive vice president of the ENK Footwear Group, which produces the WSA and Sole Commerce shows…
Wabsono Holds Action Sports Retail Summit in China
In an effort to build participation and recognition of the Surfing and Skating lifestyle in China, Wabsono International and Surfing China held the “Surfing China Festival,” “China Action Sports Expo” and the first annual “Ch
Modell’s Launches Winter Shops
Modell's Sporting Goods launched their first ever Winter Shop to be featured in each of the chain's 146 stores this holiday season…
Volcom to Distribute in Spain
Volcom, Inc. intends to directly distribute the company's products in Spain having acquired strategic assets from its current distributor in the region. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed…
Cybex Sees Slight Rise in Q3 Sales; YTD Sales Down
Cybex International said net sales for its third quarter ended Sept. 25, 2010, were $29.2 million compared to $29.0 million for the corresponding 2009 period…
Mizuno USA Names New Branding Executive
Mizuno USA, Inc. has hired Jessica Klodnicki to serve as the company’s new vice president of brand marketing and management. Klodnicki will begin her duties on Oct. 25…
GunUp.com Launches Website
GunUp, Inc., a community for gun enthusiasts to share, discuss, review and compare guns and accessories has launched its website. The new website provides new and experienced gun owners access to the latest data for guns in current production anywhere on
Winnebago Announces Intent to Purchase SunnyBrook Manufacturing
Winnebago Industries, Inc. has signed a Letter of Intent indicating its interest in acquiring SunnyBrook Manufacturing, Inc. Upon execution of this Letter of Intent, the company began a due diligence process that will result in a formal assessment of Sunn
Bauer Assembles Safety Panel
In an effort to strengthen communication regarding safety issues such as concussions and neck injury prevention around the hockey, Bauer Hockey initiated a newly-created hockey panel, including representatives from Bauer Hockey, USA Hockey and Hockey Cana
Import Cargo Projected to Rise 11% in October
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to be up 11% in October over the same month last year and should continue to see strong year-over-year growth even as seasonal levels wind down through the remainder of 201
After Parent’s IPO Fila Looks For Comeback in the U.
With the completion of an initial public offering and the launch of a potential breakout item, Fila Body Toning System apparel, at Dick's Sporting Goods, Fila feels it’s back in growth mode in the U.S. Indeed, sales in the U.S. are expected to
