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Lands’ End to Open 100th Sears Shop-in-Shop
Lands' End has opened its 100th shop in a Sears store. The Lands' End Shops are based on a store-within-a-store concept launched in September 2005, in White Plains, N.Y. In the spring of 2006, Lands' End opened 24 additional test shops in t
Conservation Alliance Funds Help Preserve 273,000 Acres
A Conservation Alliance grantee, the California Wild Heritage Campaign, has scored a major conservation victory in California. The Alliance and individual member companies played an active role in the Campaign’s effort to secure Wilderness designation for
RECALL: Light and Motion Bike Light Batteries
The CPSC and Light & Motion are recalling about 1,700 ARC Lithium Ion Bicycle Light Batteries. The batteries were manufactured by GP Batteries International Ltd., of Singapore and imported by Gold Peak Industries (North America), Inc. of San Diego, Calif.
Icon Fiscal Q1 Sales Inch Up 1.1%; Net Loss Narrows
For the fiscal first quarter ended September 2, 2006, ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. reported net sales of $141.2 million, compared to $139.6 million for the three months ended September 3, 2005, which represents a $1.6 million, or a 1.1% increase over the c
GE Money to be Title Sponsor of NSGA Management Conference
GE Money – Sales Finance has signed an agreement to be the title sponsor of the 43rd Annual NSGA Management Conference, May 20-23, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs, Fla…
More Apparel Companies Join Bankruptcy Line…
It was another bad week for the textile business as two more companies involved in the basic blank apparel business filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week.
In papers filed last week, Anvil Knitwear Inc. and parent Anvil Holdings both filed f
Amer to Consolidate Wintersports Group to Utah…
Local papers are reporting that Amer Sports is moving its wintersports group to Ogden, Utah next summer. The move will be the latest by a company seeking to locate its wintersports organization headquarters in Utah, which puts them closer to the mountain
Nike Names Five New VP’s
Nike Brand President Charlie Denson today announced five new vice president positions in Asia Pacific, Europe and global sports marketing. In the Asia Pacific Region, Nike named three new VP's: Willem Haitink as VP and GM for Nike China; Jim Godbout
Sally McCoy Takes Over as CamelBak CEO
CamelBak named Sally McCoy as its CEO and president. McCoy previously served on the CamelBak board of directors and has over 20 years of relevant experience, including operating outdoor recreation companies, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic consult
Silver Steep adds to Board
Silver Steep Partners, appointed Sally McCoy, recently named president and CEO of CamelBak, as chairman of its advisory board. Prior to her recent appointment to CamelBak, McCoy co-founded Silver Steep Partners with Nathan Pund…
Russell Teams with ‘Big Boi’ to Promote HBCU
Russell Athletic's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) division has entered a partnership with Outkast's Antwan “Big Boi” Patton to help promote the company's position as the official athletic apparel provider for all HBCU s
Kulczycki Takes over as CEO of Filson
Filson Holdings, Inc., parent company of C.C. Filson Company, has appointed Bill Kulczycki as President and Chief Executive Officer. He replaces Doug Williams, who becomes Chairman of the Board. Kulczycki will be based in the company’s Seattle, Washington
Lotto Sees Double Digit Growth in First Half
During the first six months of 2006, Lotto Sport Italia, saw sales of Lotto brand products increase 12.7% to €132.5 million ($162.9 mm) compared to the €117.7 million ($151.4 mm) in 2005. The performance was influenced by positive results both in Europe,
Kellwood Signs New Licensing Deals with Phillips-Van Heusen
Kellwood Company signed agreement with Phillips-Van Heusen on three licensing arrangements. Phillips-Van Heusen and Kellwood have agreed to extend the Calvin Klein women's better sportswear license for North America until 2012 with a renewal option t
Kelty Partners with Utah Tourism to Promote Basecamping
Kelty will be partnering with the Utah Office of Tourism to host a series of future public relations events promoting the “basecamp lifestyle.” The basecamp lifestyle is the enjoyment of multiple activities from a single “base” campsite. While one primary
