Retek Parent Oracle to Acquire ProfitLogic
Oracle Corporation and ProfitLogic, Inc. have announced a definitive agreement for Oracle to acquire ProfitLogic, a privately held provider of Retail Profit Optimization solutions. ProfitLogic's software analyzes customer demand patterns to help reta
Huffy May Become Private, Chinese-Owned Company…
After nine months under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Huffy Corp. last week provided some guidance on its plans for reorganization. HUF filed papers with the SEC pertaining to an “agreement in principle” between Huffy and a group of creditors includ
Nike Inc. Lays Out Opportunity for Global Multi-Brand Strategy…
After a rather tepid presentation of some arguably outstanding results on their earnings conference call on Monday (SEW_0526), Nike management on Tuesday took some of their biggest investors and some influential analysts through their detailed plans for t
Stride Rite Chalks Up Q2 Keds Decline to Repositioning; Hilfiger Continues Decline…
The Stride Rite Corporation got little help on the top line from most of its core brands for the fiscal second quarter ended June 3. But improving margins at Keds helped push total GM higher, nearly offsetting the increase in operating expenses for the pe
Asolo Signs N.A. Equipment License with Infinity Sports Group…
Infinity Sports Group of Vancouver has signed a licensing agreement with Asolo SpA to design, market, and distribute Asolo branded backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags for the North American market. The Infinity Sports Group, currently distributes Asolo fo
Director of Footwear Development — Pearl Izumi
Pearl Izumi is seeking a Director of Footwear Development to oversee our product development operations in the U.S. and China. This leader will have a proven record managing and leading a cross cultural team, creating and implementing effective de
Thule Consolidates Sales Force
With the goal of streamlining its sales team, Thule has consolidated its sales representation in multiple channels to single representative groups in the Rockies, Midwest, and Southeast. Historically, Thule has had multiple sales representative groups fo
Perry Ellis Teams With Original Penguin
Perry Ellis International, Inc. announced that it has entered into a license agreement that will extend the Original Penguin brand to newborn, infant, and toddler sizes. Weeplay LLC will produce sportswear and outerwear in the new sizes, including denim p
Product Developer — Saucony, Inc.
Saucony, Inc. is seeking a Product Developer to contribute to all stages of the athletic and technical footwear development process. Team with professionals in the R&D Dept, reporting Sr. Product Development Manager. Deliver best functioning, fitti
Sierra Club Highlights America’s Recreation Gems
America’s Great Outdoors, Sierra Club’s new report outlining a vision for protecting our natural
heritage. The places profiled in the report were chosen by citizen conservationists in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico for the unpara
Highgear Reorganizes International Division
Techtrail, the European division of U.S. based Highgear, announced two international changes. Ryan Hamsho has been appointed to head up International Sales from Techtrail's Asheville, North Carolina home office. Across the pond, Techtrail has appoint
Asolo Inks Equipment License with Infinity Sports Group
Asolo Spa has signed a license agreement with the Infinity Sports Group of Vancouver to design, market and distribute backpacks, tents and sleeping bags for the North American market. The Infinity Sports Group, who distribute Asolo footwear for Canada, ha
National Accounts Sales Manager — Champro Sports
Champro Sports Equipment, a fast growing manufacturer of team sports equipment and apparel, is seeking a sporting goods sales professional that has experience with national sporting goods accounts and dealer buying groups. The position will report
Director of Mountain Sales — Fila USA
As Fila expands and continues to grow we are searching for the ideal candidate to successfully lead and manage all activities pertaining to our Mountain Specialty Sales force. The Director of Mountain Sales for the U.S. will be responsible for esta
Colorado Yurt Company Partners with Solar Living Institute
The Colorado Yurt Company is sponsoring The Solar Living Institute and SolFest in Hopland, California. The sponsorship includes a fully loaded thirty-foot yurt that will be placed in the middle of the Solar Living Institute’s Solar Living Center. The yurt
