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Colorado ‘Romp to Stomp’ Event Raises $65,000
Over 1500 people attended the fourth annual Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer event at the Frisco Nordic Center in Frisco, CO and raised over $65,000 for the Denver Metropolitan Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. This is an increase o
LaSportiva and GoLite Team Up to Address Trail Running Market
The La Sportiva/GoLite Mountain Running Team launched their new website today, MountainRunningTeam.com. The new site serves as an information source for the entire running
community as well as a gathering place for runners, aspiring runners, and fans alik
Marmot Helps dZi Foundation With Pakistan Earthquake Victims
Marmot will match any individual or group donation to the dZi Foundation for the construction of 20 person shelters in the earthquake region of Bagh, Pakistan. The dZi Foundation, working in collaboration with Australian Aid International, has already sta
TNF Hires New Uk and Ireland Manager
The North Face hired Kevin Charles to the position of UK & Ireland Country Manager for The North Face brand, reporting to Patrik FRISK, Vice President Sales The North Face EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). In his new role, Charles will plan, direct,
Atomic and Joe Jones Host Ski Bash at Attitash
Atomic Ski will host the first-ever Joe Jones Atomic Ski Bash – a private ski day at Attitash Mountain for 1,500 of Joe Jones Ski and Sport’s closest friends. Headlining the Joe Jones Atomic Ski Bash on behalf of Atomic will be Olympian Bode Miller, who w
Nike Sees Q3 Revenues Increase 9%; Net Jumps 19%
Nike, Inc. reported that third quarter revenues increased 9% to $3.6 billion from $3.3 billion for the same period last year. Currency exchange rate fluctuations reduced revenue growth by three percentage points. Net income grew 19% to $325.8 million from
GSI Commerce Awarded $3.75 mm in Grants from PA
GSI Commerce Inc. received grants totaling approximately $3.75 million from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania earmarked for economic development and employee job training. Approximately $3 million of the grants came from the Redevelopment Assistance Capita
Nike and Google Launch Soccer Site
Nike and Google launched Joga.com, a website designed to give Soccer fans the chance to create a global online community for the world’s most popular sport. Available in 14 languages, joga.com (joga means “play” in Portuguese) enables users to create thei
WESC Partners with Nokia
Nokia Scandinavia and WESC have joined forces to launch a special edition of the new music-mobile Nokia 3250. The Nokia 3250 WESC Limited Edition will be manufactured in 500 copies and is designed by WESC…
adidas Adds Nano-Tex to Youcum Line
adidas has tapped Nano-Tex to add its Coolest Comfort moisture management treatment to shorts and pants in its Yocum activewear line. The treatment is a quick-acting moisture wicking fabric enhancement which pulls perspiration away from the skin to keep t
SIMA Honors McKnight, Johnson, and Kekai at Waterman’s Weekend
The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) will honor Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight as Waterman of the Year, surfer and singer Jack Johnson and his wife, Kim, as Environmentalists of the Year, and legendary Waikiki Beach Boy Rabbit Kekai with the Li
Athletic Footwear Has Watershed Year in 2005…
After nearly a decade of growth that barely kept up with inflation, 2005 was a watershed year for athletic footwear. Total sales were up in the low-teens, or low-singles on a comp basis, the best increase since the mid-90’s. Another note of good news wa
Under Armour Promotes Two; Adds Two…
Under Armour, Inc. promoted two key senior executives and added two to the company's management team in the hopes of effectively positioning the business for long-term growth in both domestic and international markets.
Wayne Marino was promoted to E
Shoe Carnival Puts Strong Year to Bed on Execution of Change in Model…
Shoe Carnival, Inc. is reaping the rewards of the changes they have made to their business model over the last 18 months, changes that have enabled them to take advantage of the improving trends in the footwear business. Management sees the opportunities
Zumiez Inc. Sees 20% Annual Square Footage Growth Continuing; Eyes 800 Doors…
Zumiez finished off its first fiscal year as a public company with some considerable growth in nearly every metric. When the action sports retailer first went public, it stated that its annual goal was 30% earnings growth, 20% square footage growth, and a
