Thorlo and Asolo/Lowe Alpine Form Strategic EU Alliance
THOR•LO has concluded a strategic alliance with the Asolo/Lowe Alpine Group in respect of the European market for Thorlos sport specific socks. As part of this strategic alliance, Asolo/Lowe Alpine will handle the distribution of Thorlos through their sub
TSX Approves Forzani Stock Buy-Back
Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted The Forzani Group's application for a normal course issuer bid to purchase, from June 11, 2004 to June 10, 2005, through the facilities of the TSX, certain of its outstanding Class A
shares. As at May 31, 2004, th
Wolverine Hires New Caterpillar Managing Director
Wolverine World Wide has appointed Alan Thomson to the
position of Managing Director for the Company's Caterpillar Footwear European operations. Thomson will report to Blake W. Krueger, President of Caterpillar
Footwear, and will be responsible for
Timberland Helps Renovate Home for B.E.D. Children
On Friday, June 25, approximately 700 SkillsUSA members, Timberland PRO Series representatives, City Year representatives and industry partners will collaborate in a powerful day of community service, providing repairs and restorations to the Ozanam Home
Ajay Taps Oil Exec to Run Pro Golf America
Ajay Sports, Inc. announced the election of Brian T. Donnelly as President & COO of Pro Golf of America, Inc. and Ajay Sports, et.al., effective immediately. Most recently, Donnelly was President & COO of Atlas Oil Company / Fast Track Ventures spent ten
Brooks Joins Base Camp Communications
Base Camp Communications has added Shannon Brooks as “Super Senior Account Manager.” Brooks joins Base Camp Communications with an extensive history in the public relations arena. She began her career at Boston-based agency Agnew, Carter, McCarthy. Most
American Skiing Company Sees Improvements in West; Slow Season in the East
American Skiing Company reported improved financial performance at its western resorts that has helped mitigate the impact of challenging weather conditions in New England. Net income for Q3 was $24.5 million, or 77 cents per basic share and 35 cents per
Ashworth Income Jumps 32.6% on 4.0% Sales Increase
Ashworth revenue for the second quarter of 2004 increased 4.0% to a record $54.7 million compared to $52.6 million for 2003. Net income increased 32.6% to $5.7 million or 41 cents per diluted share compared to net income of $4.3 million or 33 cents per di
Nautilus Group Shakes Up Management Team
The Nautilus Group, Inc. announced its shareholders elected all seven current members of the Board of Directors to serve until the 2005 annual shareholder meeting. The Board also formally announced several key executive officer additions and promotions.
Cherokee Sees Fiscal Q1 Return on Sales at 45%
Cherokee Inc. reported net revenues for the three months ended May 1, 2004 rose 1.4% to $12.2 million, compared to revenues of $12.0 million in the comparable period last year. Net earnings for the quarter increased to $5.5 million or 64 cents per dilute
Rodolfo to Run Callaway Apparel Design for Ashworth
Ashworth, Inc. announced that Joey Rodolfo has joined the Company as Vice President of Design, Callaway Golf apparel division. After early stints at Catalina Swimwear and Union Bay, Rodolfo co-Founded Cutter & Buck as Senior Vice President and Creative D
Acushnet Parent Ups Q2 Earnings Guidance
In remarks prepared for delivery Wednesday at the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference in New York, Fortune Brands chairman & CEO Norm Wesley said that second quarter EPS before charges/gains will be near the top of analysts' estimated range, delivering
Russell Corp. Names New Board Member
The Board of Directors of Russell Corporation announced that Arnold W. Donald has been named to the company board. Donald is chairman of Merisant Company, a world- leader in the manufacture and marketing of low-calorie sweeteners, including Equal(R) and C
NSGA: Men Shop for Muscle, Women Shop for Cardio
Men are more likely to purchase exercise equipment that stresses muscular development/toning, while women are more likely to purchase equipment that focuses on cardiovascular well-being, according to data in the recently released NSGA report “The Sporting
Reed Pike Joins SCOTT USA
SCOTT USA has hired Reed Pike as Sales Manager for the Colorado, Minnesota and Ohio territories. With over 30 years experience Reed started in the cycling industry working retail in the San Francisco area. After working for Schwinn as a sales rep in South
