Gore Renews Sponsorship for Winter Feels Good
Kicking off the second year of its 'Winter Feels Good' campaign, SIA will again partner with W.L. Gore & Associates to sponsor women’s ski expert Jeannie Thoren’s Ski Clinics for the 2004-2005 winter season. Beginning this October, Thoren will t
Yue Yuen Sales Rise 15.5%; Net Profit Climbs 6.6%
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Limited turnover and net profit for the third quarter of fiscal year 2004
rose 15.5% year on year to $768.0 million and 6.6% to $93.2 million respectively.The Group’s turnover growth gathered momentum in the third quarter main
Urban Climber and Big City Mountaineers Join Forces
Urban Climber Magazine and Big City Mountaineers have inked partnership deal to inspire urban youth to climb. The partnership will initially focus on promoting the mission of Big City Mountaineers in the Magazine, and copies of Urban Climber Magazine will
Nautilus and G.I. Joes Ink Marketing Agreement
G.I. Joes will partner with The Nautilus Group to develop its fitness equipment department at each of G.I. Joes' 22 retail locations. The first-ever product marketing agreement between the two companies initially includes placing five SKUs of strengt
Kryptonite Announces Lock Exchange Program
Kryptonite is offering free product exchanges to all consumers who are concerned about the security of their current Kryptonite tubular cylinder locks. At no charge to them, consumers will be able to exchange their current Kryptonite tubular cylinder loc
NRF Sees Moderate Growth for Holiday Period
After strong growth in the first half of the year and more subdued growth in the third quarter, retailers are anticipating the arrival of the all-important holiday season, which accounts for 22.83% of annual retail sales. According to the National Retail
Super Show to Offer Services to Help Fuel Business Growth
The Super Show is promising to present attendees with an unprecedented wealth of business information at the 2005 show to be held January 17-19, offering more networking opportunities for buyers, sellers and suppliers than ever before. It’s all part of th
Timbuk2 Names Andy Anderson Director of Operations
Timbuk2 Designs has hired Andy Anderson as Director of Operations as of September 7, 2004. Mr. Anderson has extensive experience in the outdoor industry and was most recently the National Sales Manager at Dana Designs (a division of K2 Sports). Prior to
Interbike Announces Show Events Schedule
Always as educational as it is fun, Interbike has once again enlisted a solid roster of experts in their field to head-up group workshops, retail seminars, technical clinics and even a post-party bike ride.
K2 Licensing and Promotions Launches New Business Division
K2 Licensing & Promotions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of K2 Inc., has launched a new business division that will develop licensing and corporate partnerships for K2's portfolio of more than 30 leading sports brands, including K2, Rawlings, Volkl, Marm
Nike Appoints Starbuck’s CEO to Board
Following its annual meeting of shareholders on September 20, Nike appointed Starbucks president and CEO Orin C. Smith to its board of directors. Nike's board of directors now numbers 10. At its annual meeting of shareholders Mr. Knight also recogniz
Stride Rite Third Quarter EPS Flat on Slight Sales Increase
The Stride Rite Corporation sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2004 were $140.4 million versus $139.7 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2003. Net income for the third quarter totaled $6.2 million or $.16 per diluted
share, as compared to net i
Timberland Again Lauded for Work Culture
The Timberland Company has been named to the list of “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers” by Working Mother magazine. Companies are selected for the list based on information about their corporate culture, employee population and policies on work/life
Pacific Sunwear Elects New Board Director
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. has elected Michael Goldstein to its Board of Directors. Mr. Goldstein is currently Chairman of the Toys “R” Us Children's Fund, Inc., a charitable foundation. He also serves as a director for several retail compa
Race Face Hires Base Camp Communications
Race Face Performance Products has added Base Camp Communications, the Jackson, Wyoming-based public relations and brand communications firm, to their marketing team. Base Camp Communications will work with Race Face to develop and execute publicity progr
