Volkl Apparel Hires New U.S. Reps
After launching their apparel line in the US for 04/05, Völkl Performance Ski Wear has added two reps in the West to help build their sales force to six for 05/06. Tracy Ross will cover the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Represen
Dick’s Acquires Galyan’s in $362mm Deal
Dick's Sporting Goods and Galyan's Trading Company have entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger for Dick's to acquire all of the issued and outstanding stock of Galyan's. Under the terms of the agreement, Galyan's s
Backcountry.com Named Ernst and Young’s Utah Entrepreneurs of the Year
Amid the dressed up and glamorous setting of the Salt Palace Convention Center, members of the Salt Lake City business community singled out Backcountry.com co-founders Jim Holland and John Bresee as Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneurs of the Year for the Utah
Limited Brands Stake in Galyan’s to be Sold
As a part of the acquisition of Galyan's Trading Company, Inc. by Dick's Sporting Goods, Limited Brands' stake in Galyans will be sold at the transaction price of $16.75 per share. Limited Brands owns 3.9 million shares, or 22%, of Galyans
CSC USA Sees a Solid Ski Season for Colorado
At its annual meeting, Colorado Ski Country USA President and CEO Rob Perlman reported the state hosted more than 11.2 million skier visits this season as in-state enthusiasts showed their discernment for perfect weather patterns, destination skiers numbe
SCOTT USA Hires Addicott for Northern California Market
SCOTT USA has hired Eric Addicott to will spearhead the company’s move into the Northern California market. After graduating from UC Santa Barbara with majors in Economics and Psychology, Addicott managed a successful start-up athletic apparel store for
adidas-Salomon Acquires Valley Apparel
adidas-Salomon AG has acquired Valley Apparel Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a producer and distributor of collegiate and professional league apparel and accessories.
Valley specializes in serving small- to mid-size retailers, such as sporting goods store
Cragie Lands CEO Post at Church and Dwight
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. announced that James R. Craigie, former CEO of Spalding Sports, has been elected President, CEO and a member of the Board of Directors, effective July 6, 2004. He succeeds Robert A. Davies, III, who will continue as an active Cha
REI Plans to Open New California Store
REI announced plans to open a store in Encinitas, Calif., in November 2004. The 22,500 square-foot store, in Plaza at Encinitas Ranch will be about 20 miles north of the REI San Diego store opened in 1988. It will employ about 70 full- and part-time staff
Reebok to Close Hockey Company Acquisition
Reebok has acquired approximately 92% of the outstanding shares of The Hockey Company Holdings for C$21.25 in cash per share under the offer Reebok made last month. Reebok has obtained all regulatory approvals needed in order to consummate the acquisition
Three Form New ‘Western Team Dealers’ Group
Baum's Sporting Goods, Chick's Sporting Goods and Sportco Sporting Goods have joined together to form a new organization to be known as “Western Team Dealers” (WTD). The purpose of the organization will be to “enhance and
coordinate some of thei
Pony Doin’ it Doggie Style with New Snoop Deal
Pony International, a wholly owned subsidiary of GBMI, has inked an exclusive partnership with entertainment and pop cultural icon Snoop Dogg. The Snoop Dogg Collection by Pony called “The One and Only” will be a creative fusion of Snoop’s signature west
K2 to Add to Winter Portfolio with Three Acquisitions
K2, Inc. will acquire two ski brands and an outdoor brand in deals worth approximately $200 million plus debt assumption. Volkl Sports Holding AG, The Marker Group and Marmot Mountain Ltd. are expected to become wholly owned subsidiaries of K2 through tr
U.S. Postal Team will Become Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team
Discovery Communications has signed a new global partnership to become the title sponsor of five- time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong's U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling Team, the only American team to have won the Tour de France. Beginning in
Miles Gaddy to cover New England for SCOTT USA
SCOTT USA has hired Miles Gaddy as its New England territory agent. He brings more than 25 years of sales and management experience to the Scott USA sales team. Having made the progression from mechanic, to bike shop manager, to inside sales representativ
