Mountain Hardwear Hires New EU Sales Manager
Mountain Hardwear announced that Chrissy Dorn has been named to the new position of European Sales Manager and will oversee all aspects of Mountain Hardwear’s sales for Italy, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Slovakia, Austria and Germany…
Merrell Launches First TV Ad
In a move designed to reinforce its commitment to encourage more consumers to embrace outside activities, Merrell Footwear aired its first national television commercial prior to the American Football Conference championship on CBS. The 30-second spot air
Watermark Hires New VP of Product Development
WaterMark announced that Steve Rodden has officially joined WaterMark as VP of product development. Rodden, a 15-year product design veteran, comes from Fiori Research and Design in Portland, Oregon, a firm he co-founded with Steve Brown in 1998. Over t
SGMA Releases Newest Color Card
The 8th edition of the SGMA International Activewear Color Card has been produced for Spring/Summer 2006 and Fall/Winter 2006-07. This Color Card highlights 24 directional colors for 2006 and 2007, which are uniquely tailored to the global market.
Regional Sales and Promo Manager — Cramer Products, Inc.
Cramer Products Inc., world leader in sports medicine since 1918, is seeking a regional sales and promotion manager. Primary responsibilities include traveling, calling on athletic trainers, and maintaining high visibility with sporting goods deal
Cove Officially President and CEO of SGMA…
Tom Cove has officially assumed the role of President and CEO of SGMA International, following the retirement of past president John Riddle. Cove is expected to bring about a transformation of the 99-year old organization and its role as the voice of the
Keys Acquires ICON’s Image Spa
Keys Fitness Products has finalized an agreement with ICON Health & Fitness to acquire that company’s Image Spa division, the nation’s 3rd largest manufacturer of self-contained home spas and related accessories. The agreement increases the gross annual
Pearl Izumi’s Syncro Float Receives “Best Debut” Award…
Runner’s World has presented the Pearl Izumi syncro Float with the “Best Debut” award in their annual spring Shoe Review. The award will be announced in the March issue of Runner’s World, which hits news stands February 1st…
Tail, Inc. Hires New Golf Reps…
Tail, Inc. hired Maggie Cameron, Cary Gordon, Jeff Schroeder, and Trevor Wheeler as new golf sales representatives…
Mizuno’s Wave Inspire Wins Best Debut Award…
Mizuno USA was awarded the inaugural “Best Update” award from Runner’s World magazine for the new Wave® Inspire™ running shoe. The innovative running shoe was awarded the “Best Debut” honor for the best new shoe being released to market in the near futur
BOB Trailers Inks Deal with QBP
BOB Trailers of San Luis Obispo, CA is pleased to announce that Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) of Bloomington, MN is now an official distributor of BOB bicycle cargo trailers, effective immediately. To launch this relationship, BOB trailers will be repres
Suunto Oy’s President Dan Colliander is leaving…
Suunto Oy's President Dan Colliander is leaving the company. Until a replacement can be found, Suunto's Financial Director Mika Harjuaho and Director of Commercial Operations Ian Crichton will jointly perform the duties of the President. Collian
Neiman Marcus January Comps Increase 12.2%
The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. reported that total revenues increased 10.1% to $236 million for the period ended January 29, 2005, compared to $214 million for January last year. Comparable store revenues rose 12.2%…
The May Co. Sales Increase 12.9% for Jan.; Comps Decrease 7%
The May Department Stores Company reported preliminary net sales of $808 million for the four-week period ended Jan. 29, 2005, a 12.9% increase from $715 million in the similar period last year. Store-for-store sales decreased 7.2%. January store-for-stor
Foot Locker Q4 Comps Rise 2.5%; Full Year Comps Inch Up 0.9%
Foot Locker, Inc. reported sales for the 13-week period ended January 29, 2005 of $1.54 billion, versus $1.33 billion in the comparable period last year, an increase of 15.1%. For this same 13-week period, comparable store sales increased 2.5%…
