Collegiate Pacific to Exceed Q4 Sales Guidance
Collegiate Pacific announced that Q4 sales exceeded previous guidance. Sales for the period ending June 30 were approximately $18.2 million. Previous guidance was for sales in the $17 million to $18 million range. “Solid contributions” from the newly acq
Backcountry.com Launches Outlet Site
Backcountry.com has launched a new site focused on overstock goods. The company said that BackcountryOutlet.com will “provide customers the best prices on overstock of premium outdoor gear, while giving gear manufacturers a professional, well-respected c
Mizuno Gets High Marks in Run Specialty Survey; Gains Share
Emerging as a leader in retailer confidence, Mizuno USA, Inc., received high marks from running specialty retailers nationwide in a recent survey measuring brand strength, growth potential, and other key indicators in the running specialty market. Accor
Footstar Settles with Robinson Over Termination
Footstar, Inc. announced Wednesday that the Bankruptcy Court overseeing its Chapter 11 case approved a settlement with former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer J. M. “Mickey” Robinson of disputes relating to the Company's termination of Mr. Robins
Atomic Establishes Small Business Unit
Constantly evolving to meet the new challenges of the wintersports business, Atomic Ski now plans to establish the industry's first-ever corporate Small Business Unit. Atomic's SBU will be comprised of a Regional Business Director, two Territor
Spyder’s Jacobs Named Entrepreneur of Year
David Jacobs, founder and president of Spyder Active Sports, Inc., was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the Rocky Mountain Region at a June 24 ceremony in Denver, Colorado. Jacobs was a finalist in the same competition in 1990, 1991, 1994,
Obermeyer Recognized for Alternative Transportation Initiatives
Sport Obermeyer recently received a $2,000 grant from the City of Aspen. The award is part of a $5,000 total given by the city’s Transportation Department to Aspen-based companies in connection with its annual Summer Commuting Competition. The grant recog
AAC Appoints Internationa Ski Mountaineering Council Delegate
The American Alpine Club has appointed Andrew McLean of Salt Lake City, Utah as the United States delegate to the International Ski Mountaineering Council, the organization that oversees ski mountaineering competitions worldwide. The ISMC operates under t
Genesco Acquires Canadian Cap Retailer
Genesco Inc. has acquired the assets and business of Edmonton, Alberta-based Cap Connection Ltd., consisting of 17 Cap Connection stores in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, Canada. The purchase price for the Cap Connection business was approximately
Forzani Settles in Government Advertising Probe
The Forzani Group Ltd. has entered into a Consent Agreement with the Commissioner of Competition resolving the COC's concerns with respect to certain advertising at FGL's Sport Mart and Sport Chek stores. FGL, however, disagrees with the Compet
Holliday Rejoins Russell Corp. as VP IR
K. Roger Holliday has rejoined Russell Corporation as vice president of investor relations effective July 9. Holliday will be based in Atlanta and report to Eric Hoyle, interim CFO. Holliday originally joined Russell in 1986 as director of financial rela
adidas America Expands USD Partnership
adidas America and the University of San Diego have expanded and extended their multi- year partnership, effective immediately. The previous partnership dealt exclusively with the school's football program, which recently hired former NFL QB Jim Har
Pony Creates ‘Hall of Fame’; Inks Retires Athletes
Pony International announced the creation of its “Pony Hall of Fame,” comprised of athletes who excited, excelled and exceeded over the years wearing the Pony brand. NBA legends Darryl Dawkins, Bob McAdoo and Spud Webb are returning to the footwear tradit
Boyer Joins Bauer as Chief Merchant
Eddie Bauer Inc has announced that Kathy Boyer has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer. Ms. Boyer will oversee all apparel functions including design and design operations, sourcing and production, and retail and dire
Coastcast Has Agreement to Sell Certain Assets
Coastcast Corporation has reached a non-binding agreement in principle to sell assets used in the operations of its plants in Rancho Dominguez, California, and Tijuana, Mexico, to a subsidiary of Fu Sheng Industrial Company Limited, a Taiwanese manufactur
