SGB Update Outdoor
Mizuno Looks to Grow China Biz with New DC
In anticipation of the coming Olympics as well as in the hopes of growing its business within China, Mizuno Corp. purchased space in the suburbs of Shanghai to build a new distribution center, which will be comprised of three stories and have a total of a
EMS Ramps Up Expansion Plans
Eastern Mountain Sports will hold the grand opening of two new stores in Newark, DE and Nanuet, NY on November 4-5. The Newark, DE store totals 17,000 square feet and the Nanuet, NY store totals 14,000 square feet. These new showcase stores are part of th
Hanesbrands Consolidates Distribution Centers
Hanesbrands Inc. will close a high-cost distribution center in Florida and consolidate two other distribution centers in Winston-Salem, N.C., into a nearby third facility…
TAG Names VP and Director of Operations
Team Athletic Goods, Incorporated based in St. Peters, Missouri appointed long time industry executive, Dean Baker, to their management team as vice president. In additon, TAG has promoted long time employee, Darcy Kinder to the position of director of op
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
VF Corp. Elects Wiseman to Board
Eric C. Wiseman has been elected to VF Corporation's board of directors. Wiseman, 51, is president and COO of VF Corp. and has responsibility for the company's day-to-day operations. Wiseman's election increases the number of directors on t
Play It Again Parent Q3 Sales Up; Net Slips
Winmark Corporation posted net revenues of $7.2 million for the third quarter, an increase of 15.1% over the $6.3 million reported during the same quarter last year. Net income for the third quarter was $838,200, or 14 cents per share diluted, down 9.5% f
ATTA’s Adventure Travel World Summit is Carbon Neutral Event
Sustainable Travel International assisted the Adventure Travel Trade Association's Adventure Travel World Summit in becoming one of the first travel and tourism industry events to attain carbon neutral status…
Cascade Designs Hires New Southwest Rep Agency
Cascade Designs, Inc. has hired Pacific Crest Trading as the company's new sales reps for the Southwestern U.S. Region. Dan Miller, Derek Torio and Marcie Vasquez of Pacific Crest Trading will represent Cascade Designs brands MSR, Therm-a-Rest, SealL
Oakley Q3 Sales Jump 21%; Income Climbs 7.5%
Oakley, Inc. third quarter net sales increased 21.2%, to a quarterly record $210.2 million, compared with $173.4 million in the same period of 2005. Net income for the third quarter totaled $17.3 million, or 25 cents per diluted share, compared to $16.1 m
RECALL: Petzl Locking Carabiners
The CPSC and Petzl America are recalling about 8,000 of its M34 BL Am'D Ball-Lock and M36 BL William Ball Lock carabiners with metal locking sleeves. These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. The recal
Mizuno Celebrates Century Mark with Charity Auction
Mizuno USA, Inc. and 3balls.com have launched a special charity auction with proceeds benefiting The First Tee. The First Tee is a premier charity partner of eBay Sports and 3balls.com is the auction management site for The First Tee. Mizuno is celebrati
Life-Link and Dynafit to Part Ways After ’06/’07
Life-Link Backcountry Travel and Dynafit have agreed to end their distributor relationship after the 2006/07 winter season. For the 2006/07 winter season all shipping, ordering, and customer service functions will still be run through the Jackson Hole, Wy
Columbia Stops Counterfeit Shoes in Greece
Columbia Sportswear Company announced a significant counterfeit seizure. With the help of customs officials around the world, Columbia has increased the seizure of counterfeit goods nearly ten-fold since 2003. Recently, customs authorities in Greece notif
Kokatat Inks Partnership with Team River Runner
Kokatat has partnered with Team River Runner to become an official sponsor and provide paddling gear to the participants of this innovative program. Working in partnership with The Wounded Warrior Project and Disabled Sports USA, TRR helps veterans of the
