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WESC Opens NYC Concept Store
WESC WeAretheSuperlativeConspiracy,Inc launched its New York-based concept store at 282 Lafayette Street with an exclusive store reception, which then moved to Home where Weactivists Stretch Armstrong and Steve Aoki spun to a crowd of over 500 people, inc
Mammut Promotes Cunningham to U.S. National Sales Manager
Mammut Sports Group USA promoted Jeff Cunningham to National Sales Manager for the Mammut, Raichle, and Ajungilak brands. Cunningham will be stepping away from his role as Marketing Director, and will transition to his new role leading the sales force fo
Timberland Partners with Swatch Group Subsidiary
The Timberland Company has signed a new licensing agreement with Endura SA, the private label and licensing company of the Swatch Group Ltd. Under today's agreement, Endura SA will be tasked with the development of a new collection inspired by the ou
NSGA: South Atlantic Sporting Goods Sales Up 26%
In the South Atlantic states – DE, MD, DC, VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL – overall sporting goods store sales grew 26.4% from the 1997 Census versus total U.S. growth of 23.5%. Sales for 2002 in the South Atlantic states reached $3.94 billion. Of that amount, $2
Simple Sponsors Kokua Festival
In the spirit of the Green Toe initiative to reduce the ecological footprint left from making shoes, Simple Shoes is a platinum sponsor for the 2006 Kokua Festival.
The Kokua Festival is two days of music, celebration, and environmental awareness on Maui
Barea Retires from Russell Corp.
Russell Corporation senior vice president and CEO of the Activewear division, Julio A. Barea will retire effective May 15, 2006. Tony Iannuzzi has been promoted to general manager of Artwear/Careerwear and Al Lopez has been promoted to general manager for
Nike Supports Doernbecher Freestyle Project
Nike and Doernbecher Children's Hospital have teamed up for the second annual Doernbecher Freestyle project, which provides the opportunity for artistically inclined young patients battling serious illness to design Nike footwear. Working with Nike d
OIWC Seeks Nominations for First Ascent Award
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition is accepting nominations for the second annual OIWC First Ascent Award. This award recognizes a woman new to the industry who demonstrates strong potential for leadership. The winner will be rewarded with a scholar
Callaway Updates Q1 Guidance to Fall Short of Wall Street Estimates
Callaway Golf Company estimates net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006 of approximately $300 million, with corresponding earnings per diluted share ranging from 31 cents to 33 cents…
Skechers Joins SandP Small Cap Index
Standard & Poor's shuffled several indices due to the recent acquisition of Guidant Corp. by Boston Scientific Corp. As a result, Legg Mason Inc. will replace Guidant Corp. in the S&P 500; Oshkosh Truck Corp. will replace Legg Mason in the S&P MidCap
Hi-Tec Partners with Clinkard and Charities to Prevent Child Abuse
U.K. Footwear Retailer Charles Clinkard has joined forces with HI-TEC to promote their new kids footwear collection, Phibian and Friends. Every sale of the HI-TEC Phibian range will result in a 50p donation to the National Society for the Prevention of Cr
AHS Distributes $50K in Grant Money
American Hiking Society's National Trails Fund grants program helped 17 nonprofit organizations across the country by granting a much needed boost to their efforts to establish, promote, and protect foot trails and hiking opportunities. AHS will dist
Rebel Sport AU Sees Q3 Comps Jump 10.5%
Australia's Rebel Sport Limited saw sales revenue for the nine months ended April 1, 2006 increase 14.5% to $272.9 million over the same period last year, including sales revenue from the Glue lifestyle stores. Sales on a same store basis increased b
Salomon Social Reorganization Continues On-Schedule
The Works Council and Salomon S.A. have agreed to continue with the social plan process that was started last December, concerning the reorganization of the company. As a consequence the Works Council has withdrawn its petition to suspend the reorganizati
adidas Outlines Growth Strategy
The adidas Group presented its strategy for further growth following the integration of Reebok. Herbert Hainer, adidas Group Chairman and CEO, increased the medium-term sales guidance and earnings outlook for 2007. The Group now expects to post high-singl
