Recall: VisionTech USA Aero Bars
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with VisionTech USA, Inc., announced a voluntary recall of about 280 of the VisionTech USA SuperMax, TriMax, TriMax Plus and Pro model Integrated Bicycle Aero Bars. Consumers should stop using re
Element 21 Names Curry VP of Sales
Element 21 Golf Company has recently added Jack Curry as VP of sales. Jack is a thirty-year veteran with a successful management history of upwards $50 million in annual sales, and profound expertise in the Golf and Sporting Goods industries. In the past
Oakley and Motorola Launch RAZRWire
Motorola, Inc. and Oakley, Inc. announced the expected availability of RAZRWIRE Bluetooth eyewear in early August. RAZRWIRE is armed with Motorola's third generation Bluetooth technology and supports Bluetooth RF protocol 1.1 and 1.2 ensuring compati
Cohen and Smulyan Elected To FINL Board
At the Finish Line's Annual Meeting on July 21, 2005 the shareholders elected two Class I directors, Alan H. Cohen and Jeffrey H. Smulyan, to serve on the Board of Directors until the 2008 Annual Meeting. The shareholders also approved the selection
Account Executive — Utility Inc.
Utility Inc., a growing Seattle-based strategic retail design/build firm is looking for an Account Executive with five to ten years wholesale Retail and related Retail Marketing experience. Knowledge of Retail Marketing, Store Planning, Fixturing,
Reebok Relies on Hockey for Q2 Sales Gain…
Reebok International Ltd. capitalized on a combination of one-time charges in Q2 last year, the acquisition of The Hockey Company, and a nice gain in gross margin to post a healthy increase in the bottom line in the second quarter ended June 30. Excludin
Key Account Marketing Manager
Generator Group is a retained search firm in Portland, Oregon with a recruiting division dedicated to the consumer products industry. Currently, we are looking for a Key Account Marketing Manager for our client – a global leader in the sporting goods ind
GNC Continues Core Golf Growth in Q2…
Even as other brands are showing declines in the core golf shop business — a trend blamed on declining or stagnating rounds played this year — Greg Norman Collection saw continued growth in the channel that outpaced its overall revenue gains for the sec
Dick’s SG Gets $10.85 Million from Pennsylvania for Expansion Effort
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell presented a $10.85 million check to Edward Stack, chairman and CEO of Dick's Sporting Goods, for the expansion of the company's corporate headquarters in Findlay Township outside of Pittsburgh. At least 700 new j
Herrera Appointed VP of finance at OIA
Frank Hugelmeyer, President of Outdoor Industry Association, announced the appointment of Lori Herrera as Vice President of Finance. Formerly the Vice President of Finance and Operations for Qualstar Early Learning and Educare Colorado, Herrera brings a w
Black Diamond is Now One Brand, One Company
Black Diamond Equipment has integrated Franklin Climbing Equipment into the Black Diamond brand. With the integration, Black Diamond feels it can more efficiently build, develop and market specific, high-end bouldering gear. The shift will allow Black Di
Quiksilver Completes Rossi Tender Offer; Senior Notes Over-Subscribed
Quiksilver, Inc. has successfully completed its tender offer for the outstanding share capital of Skis Rossignol S.A. Quiksilver acquired approximately 6.0 million shares during the offering period for EUR 19.00 per share, and at the anticipated July 26,
Second Quarter Sales Up 10%, Top $2 Billion at Fortune Brands
Fortune Brands reported their first quarter over $2 billion in sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. For the second quarter, net income was $200.3 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, up 20% over $1.11 in the year-ago quarter. Diluted EPS befo
Gander Mountain EVP Resigns
Al Dittrich, executive vice president, merchandising of Gander Mountain Company, announced his resignation from the company. Mr. Dittrich had served with the company since 1998…
Fleet Feet Awards ASICS America With Footwear Vendor of the Year
ASICS America Corp. was awarded the title of Footwear Vendor of the Year by Fleet Feet, Inc. during their National Franchise Conference on July 10th in Chicago. ASICS was selected by the majority of the 67 franchised athletic US retail stores. The award
