Ski Area Shops are More Profitable…
The National Ski & Snowboard Retailers Association reported a dramatic increase in area ski shops gross margins, which led to the most profitable season in years.
At the same time, non-area ski shops are experiencing the opposite – declining gross margin
Pacific Trail Looks to Japanese Market…
Pacific Trail is moving overseas, and signing a new Japanese licensing agreement with Ingram Co., Ltd. The agreement gives Ingram the rights to manage and oversee the design, development and marketing of Pacific Trail outerwear and apparel…
The Industry Wins One on the Hill…
The Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress program passed through Congress with a 15% increase in funding as part of an omnibus spending bill. For this year, $69 million has been allocated to the program, which provides grants to public schools,
Two in a Row for Precor…
The Precor division of the Amer group has finalized a deal which will bring ClubCom, a provider of private television networks to clubs and fitness facilities, into the Precor corporate structure. ClubCom operates in two separate divisions – ClubCom, and
Vans Named in Class Action Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Vans, Inc. in the United States District Court in California on behalf of the City of Dearborn Heights Act 345 Police & Fire Retirement System and purchasers of VANS common stock during the period between Marc
SEW Goes One-On-One with… K2’s Richard Heckman
Richard Heckman has been CEO of K2 Inc. since October 2002, Chairman of the Board since April 2000 and a director since 1997. Mr. Heckmann retired as Chairman of Vivendi Water in June 2001. He was Chairman, President and CEO of US Filter Corporation. Mr.
Dodge Latest Casualty in Just for Feet Fiasco
Just for Feet has claimed its latest victim in the form of Steve Dodge, the former VP of footwear sales for Converse. Dodge was most recently VP & General Manager of Tecnica’s Outdoor & Winter Footwear Division. The criminal complaint alleges that Dodge
Diadora Joins Gita And Giordana As Team Sponsor
Gita Sporting Goods, Ltd. announced that Giordana apparel and Diadora shoes have been chosen as official apparel sponsors of the Colavita Olive Oil – Presented by Bolla Wines professional cycling team…
Precor Acquires ClubCom
Amer Group Plc’s Fitness Equipment business, Precor Inc., has acquired ClubCom, a provider of private television networks to clubs and fitness facilities. In addition, Precor is also acquiring ClubCom’s video hardware and system division Cardio Theater. T
Pacific Trail Signs Japanese Licensing Agreement
Pacific Trail Inc. is continuing its global brand-building efforts through a new Japanese license agreement with Ingram Co., Ltd. As master licensee for the Pacific Trail brand in Japan, Ingram Co., Ltd. will manage and oversee the design, development an
Quiksilver Prevails in Suit Against Former Licensee
A federal court jury has awarded Quiksilver, Inc. all unpaid royalties, as well as its requested nominal damages, in an action against GMT, Inc., a watch licensee terminated by the apparel manufacturer. The jury also denied all of GMT's counterclaims
GNC and Golf Merchandisers in 2004 Sponsorship Deal
Greg Norman Collection has inked a sponsorship agreement with the Association of Golf Merchandisers for 2004. As part of the agreement, Greg Norman Collection will sponsor the association's Bulletin Board on the “Member's Only” section of its we
Fox River Hires New Reps
Fox River Mills, Inc., has named Mike Lilly as the new sales representative for the upper Midwest. Lilly will handle Fox River sales in North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.
Fox River has also hired Kent Bocks and his agency
SGMA: PEP Bill Passes with 15% Increase in Funding
For the fourth consecutive year, physical education received a boost on Capitol Hill. Congress finalized a 15% increase in funding for the Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress (PEP) program as part of a 2004 omnibus spending bill, was approved
Smith Hires Robinson as Int’l and Internet Sales Mgr.
Smith Optics is pleased to announce the hiring of Scott Robinson as the new Sales Manager for international
and internet sales. In this newly created position Robinson will be responsible for executing strategic business plans to achieve sales and margin
