SGB Update Outdoor
Open Air Demo Heads to Willard Bay State Park
With 9,900 acres of fresh water atop the Great Salt Lake flood plain, Willard Bay State Park will act as the official backdrop to OR’s annual Open Air Demo on Wednesday, August 10th. OAD attendees will discover smooth sandy beachfront, ample parking, shel
High Gear Appoints Southwest and New England Sales Groups
Highgear appointed new representation in the New England and Southwest territories. Handling New England will be the Allison Sales group, lead by Kristel Hayes. The Southwest territory will be managed by Sportsgear Plus, an agency founded by long-time ind
Federated Will Make Macy’s a Real National Nameplate with May Co. Deal
Federated Department Stores, Inc. will add about 330 Macy's locations nationwide in 2006 as it converts regional department store nameplates to be acquired through its pending merger with The May Department Stores Company. With these additions, Macy&
Mizuno Touts Market Share Gains in Latest Specialty Survey
Mizuno USA said its business continues to thrive in 2005, and again received high marks from running specialty retailers in a recent nationwide survey. Mizuno reported a 26% increase in running footwear and apparel sales through June of 2005 when compare
Puma Sees Category and Regional Expansion in Phase IV; Sees non-Puma Brand Expansion
PUMA announced the launch of Phase IV of its long-term oriented business plan, in which PUMA will reinforce its position as one of the leading multi-category Sportlifestyle brands. PUMA will drive Phase IV and focus on three areas: Category Expansion, Reg
Puma to Replace Asia Pacific Licensees with JV’s; Sets Up India Sub
PUMA AG has signed a shareholders’ agreement with its current licensees for China and Hong Kong to set up a joint venture with Puma as the majority shareholder. The company has also agreed in principle to form joint ventures with its Taiwan licensee, and
Lotto Renews Underwear Agreement With Fraly
Lotto Sport Italia is proceeding with its strategy of expanding its brand into other sectors. Lotto announced that it has renewed the licensing agreement with Fraly for the manufacture and distribution of sports underwear collections under the Lotto brand
Brunswick Income Jumps 27% On 12% Sales Increase
For the second quarter ended June 30, 2005, Brunswick Corporation saw net sales increase 12% to $1,598.6 million, up from $1,422.7 million in the year-ago period. Excluding the effect of acquisitions, sales were up 10% in the quarter. Operating margins im
Sales Reps Wanted — High Sierra Sport Company
High Sierra, a leading provider of daypacks & hydration, adventure travel & ski/snowboard luggage is seeking professional sales representation in key territories across the U.S. Qualified candidates will have 5+ years experience selling packs & luggage t
ISIS For Women Appoints New Southeast Sales Rep
ISIS For Women announced the appointment of Cynthia Kelly as independent sales representative for its Southeast territory. She joined the team on June 19, 2005. Kelly will be responsible for sales to retailers in the Southeast region including: Alabama, F
Skechers Net Income Nearly Doubles on 12.5% Sales Jump
Skechers USA, Inc. announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. Net sales for the quarter rose 12.5% to $263.9 million compared to $234.7 million in last year's quarter. Net earnings were $15.9 million versus net earnings o
Timberland to Launch Miōn Watersports Brand with Martin Keen
Everybody wants a piece of Keen, but Keen wasn’t for sale. Deckers wanted a piece and landed a new CEO in Angel Martinez. Timberland wanted a piece and went straight to the source and inked a deal for Martin Keen to design a new brand for the company.
Timberland Q2 Net Income Declines on Weaker U.S. Sales
The Timberland Company reported that second quarter net income declined 19.4% to $6.3 million, or 9 cents per diluted share, compared with net income of $7.9 million, or 11 cents epr diluted share, in the year-ago quarter.
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Columbia Makes Key Footwear and Apparel Appointments
Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Brad Gebhard as VP of Footwear. In his new role, Gebhard will be responsible for the global strategic vision for the Footwear Division and will provide direction for the footwear design and merchandise functions.
Quik Completes Rossi Acquisition; Names Gautier Rossi President
Quiksilver announced it has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of Skis Rossignol S.A. Quiksilver now owns directly or indirectly approximately 94% of Rossignol, with over 95% of the voting rights, and anticipates acquiring additio
