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Kellwood Names VP of Human Resource

J. David LaRocca, Jr. was appointed vice president of human resources at Kellwood. Prior to Kellwood, LaRocca held the post of senior vice president, human resources, for Limited Brands Inc. For over 20 years, he crafted his human resources expertise at L

Nite Ize Hires Backbone Media

Nite Ize, Inc. has retained Backbone Media of Carbondale, Colo. to manage the company’s public relations and product placement efforts. Backbone Media will promote existing and new products under all three Nite Ize brands: Mobile Accessories, L.E.D. Acces

And Quiksilver Provides More Color on Rossignol…

Quiksilver gave more insight into its positioning with the Rossignol acquisition as the “World’s Leading Outdoor Sports Lifestyle Company,” presenting investors and analysts with a chronology that saw the company post $100 million in sales in Stage 1 as a

Rocky Sees EJ Take Up More Business…

Rocky Shoes & Boots said that outdoor footwear is now only 22% of the total business, down from 55% of the total, thanks to the acquisition of EJ Footwear. The company will also start to roll out more apparel for all of its brands. Rocky brand outdoor a

Stride Rite Needed Saucony to Stay Positive in Q4…

The Stride Rite Corporation saw their acquisition of Saucony provide the company with positive revenue growth in the fiscal fourth quarter ended December 2, a quarter that was also impacted at the owned-retail level by an additional week in the year-ago p

L.L. Bean Reports Strong Double-Digit Holiday Sales

L.L. Bean has reported a 17% increase in sales this holiday season, a considerable increase over last year when the Maine-based retailer reported a 10% increase, and outpacing the national average of 3% to 4%sales growth over the holidays. Internet sales

Steve’s Now Looks for Quick Asset Liquidation…

Steve's Shoes Inc. is hoping for a quick sale of its assets though the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, but it appears the unsecured creditor’s committee is crying foul. The Kansas-based retailer, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last

Nike Golf Chooses TUV Rheinland for Counterfeit Protection

Nike Golf launched TUV Rheinland Group's Brand Protection Service for its golf club lines globally. The solution provides authenticity verification as well as product track and trace features using an Internet-based system…

Wilson Gives Conybear Jack Kramer Award

Wilson Racquet Sports recently honored Joel Conybear, territory manager for Eastern New York and Long Island, with the 2005 Jack Kramer Award. The Kramer Award recognizes the territory manager who has exhibited sales excellence and the core values of Wil

NRF: December Sales Up 5.7% Over Last Year

Consumers once again proved unflappable in the face of high energy prices as a late December shopping spree capped off another successful holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation, retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas s

Shock Doctor Hires Three New Sales Agencies

Shock Doctor Protective Insoles has appointed three new sales organizations in New England, the Southeast, and in California. Each one will oversee Shock Doctor’s sales and marketing efforts in their respective territories. Light Speed Sales Agency will s

Environmental Assault Continues in Alaska

Ignoring vocal opposition from Alaska natives,
scientists and sportsmen, the U.S. Government opened the Teshekpuk Lake Special Area for oil leasing in Northwestern
Alaska. The decision repeals the last remaining protections for critical waterfowl and big

OR Winter Market to Host 2nd Annual Fashion Show

Following last year’s successful debut, Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2006 will feature the 2nd Annual Winter Market Fashion Show at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah from January 28 to January 31. Exhibitors ranging from global manufacturers to s

Hurley Recalls Hoody

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Hurley International, announced a voluntary recall of 330 Boy's Windbreaker Jacket with Drawstring. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to chi