Nike Advocating Daily P.E. Classes in U.S. Schools
In a speech at the HealthierUS Fitness Festival on Wednesday, Nike called for companies, athletes, coaches and educators to work together to bring P.E. classes taught by P.E. specialists for at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week, to American schools
Hibbett Promotes Dobbins and Briskin; Adams Now CIO
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. has announced that several members of its management team have taken new roles in the Company. Mark Dobbins has been promoted to Vice President of Footwear and Jared Briskin was named Vice President of Apparel and Equipment.
Booth Creek Sees Fewer Skiers in Q2; Season Pass Revenues Up 18%
Booth Creek Ski Holdings reported total skier visits for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2004, were 1,028,000, a decline of 12,000 visits, or 1%, from the 2003 fiscal quarter. For the six months ended April 30, 2004, total skier visits were 1,981,000,
Sport Chalet Adds New Board Member
Sport Chalet has appointed Donald Howard to serve on the Company's Board of Directors and will also serve on the Compensation Committee. Mr. Howard is currently Partner and Senior Vice President of Development with Marketplace Properties, a full-ser
Dana Design Hires Mountain Mecca
Dana Design has hired Mountain Mecca, LLC, based out of Hailey, Idaho, to market the brand's packs, travel bags and shelters to specialty retailers in the Pacific Northwest, Northern Rockies and Alaska. The rep group, led by Greg McRoberts, a longtim
SCOTT USA Hires Cascade Associates to Cover Pacific Northwest
Scott USA has secured the services of Cascade Associates as sales representatives for Scott Bicycles in the Pacific Northwest region which includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. Cascade Associates consists of Jeff Boon and Adam Gossett o
AKU-USA Chooses New Company HQ
Joe Guglielmetti, recently appointed General Manager of AKU-USA, has announced new company headquarters, warehousing and marketing teams here in the U.S. AKU, which is sold in 27 countries worldwide and a top brand in Italy, is launching its own product
Shock Doctor Appoints New Reps
Jay Turkbas, vice president of sales and marketing for Shock Doctor footbeds, has announced the appointments of two new sales organizations in New England and in California…
U.S. Commerce Dept. Figures Confirm May Strength at Retail
U.S. Commerce Department figures reported Monday show that May retail sales in the GAFS category, which include most general merchandise categories, rose 5.9% over last year and increased 0.8% adjusted over April. GAFS sales rose 10.0% in the first quar
VF Corp. Acquires Kipling; Adds to ODC Portfolio
VF Corporation has acquired substantially all of the assets of Antwerp-based Kipling Belgium NV, a maker of upscale bags, packs and accessories primarily for women. Terms were not disclosed. Kipling, which is expected to contribute approximately $40 mill
Russell Corp. Acquires American Athletic
Russell Corporation has signed a contract to acquire the assets of American Athletic, Inc. (AAI) for $13 million. AAI's sales for 2004 are projected to be approximately $20 to $22 million and it is anticipated the acquisition will have no significant
WaterMark Consolidates Warehousing and Distribution In Memphis
In anticipation of future growth, WaterMark will consolidate its warehousing and distribution of boats and gear with Patterson Warehousing in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis, Tennessee is the largest air hub in the world for shipping cargo. It is also the sec
Callaway Cuts 2004 Guidance on Weaker Sales Outlook
Callaway Golf Company is reducing its revenue and earnings guidance in light of weakening sales trends. Key factors causing the lowered expectations include the underperformance at retail of its titanium driver models, a continuing decline in business in
Phoenix to Acquire Military Boot Maker
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Altama Delta Corporation, which makes high performance combat and tactical boots for U.S. and foreign militaries, government agencies and the commercial sector. PXG will pay
Phoenix Footwear Group Appoints White to CEO Post
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. has appointed Richard E. White as Chief Executive Officer of the company. Mr. White has been a member of Company's Board of Directors since May 2004. James Riedman, formerly Chairman and CEO, will retain the title of Cha
