It’s been five years since Jeff Weidman and Darren Bush purchased Rutabaga Paddlesports. Weidman announced that he is reducing his day-to-day involvement as well has his share of the business. “I really feel like we have the business on solid ground and
Month: October 2007
Brooks Launches Product Partnership with NMSS
Brooks Sports will introduce the National MS Society Mesh Hat – a product it hopes can help combat multiple sclerosis and inspire everyone to run and be active. Customers can help the fight against Multiple Sclerosis by purchasing the lightweight, highly
CenterStone Adds Fresh Produce Sportswear to Client List
CenterStone Technologies, Inc. announced that Fresh Produce Sportswear of Boulder has gone “live” with the company’s EscapeTM software for their sales reps. The EscapeTM solution provides Fresh Produce with a business-to-business (B2B) ordering solution f
Quiksilver Opens Store in Toronto
Quiksilver has opened a 2,300-square-foot, company-owned, full-priced retail store on Queen Street in the heart of one of Toronto's most vibrant communities. The new store, the company's second in Canada, offers a distinctive selection of Quiks
City Sports Names Connor as President; Scales as COO
City Sports named Jeff Connor as president and Sean Scales as chief operating officer. Connor is just the 2nd president in the company’s 24 year history. Connor is replacing co-founder and President Eric Martin who passed away in September due to illness.
Iconix Brings on New Board Member
James A. Marcum has joined the Iconix Brand Group, Inc., Board of Directors. Since January 2004, Mr. Marcum has been a Partner and has served as an Operating Director of Tri-Artisan Capital Partners, LLC, a merchant banking firm. In addition, since April
Puma Extends Zeitz’s Contract; Promotes New Deputy CEO
PUMA AG's Supervisory Board decided to extend the contract of Jochen Zeitz, Chairman and CEO, ahead of schedule for the following five years until 2012. In addition Melody Harris-Jensbach has been appointed as Deputy CEO of PUMA AG. As a member of t
Jack Wolfskin to Build New EU Warehouse
ProLogis will build a new industrial warehouse in northern Germany for Jack Wolfskin, a leading European provider of outdoor equipment, footwear and apparel. The 366,000 square foot facility will be developed on land recently acquired by ProLogis southwes
EB Sport Group Acquires Valeo
EB Sport Group, LLC, has acquired Valeo, Inc.’s assets, including all intellectual property. A subsidiary of E&B Brands, EB Sport Group is the parent company of Sportline, Inc., Sports & Leisure Technology Corp. and now Valeo. The companies design, develo
Finish Line – Genesco Lawsuit Delayed
The first court hearing in the Genesco-Finish Line lawsuit was delayed over issues concerning UBS AG and whether or not the bank will agree to try the case in Nashville, TN. UBS' agreement with Finish Line limited all legal proceedings to New York..
Cabela’s to Open in Billings, Montana
Cabela's Incorporated announced plans to build a store in Billings, Mont. The store is anticipated to encompass 80,000 square feet as part of the Billings Town Square development to be located near the South Billings Boulevard exit off I-90. Construc
Foot Locker Donates to the Fred Jordan Mission
Foot Locker once again partnered with the Fred Jordan Mission's 19th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway to outfit more than 4,000 needy children in the Los Angeles area with athletic shoes and socks. Said Keith Daly, president of Foot Locker U.S., “This
Former Huffy Plant in Wisconsin to Close
Russell Corp. has notified Wisconsin state officials of its intention to close the former Huffy Sports Co. plant in Sussex, eliminating the last 50 jobs there by the end of March next year. Russell ended production of basketballs and backboards at the pla
Under Armour’s Plank Donates $75,000 to Univ. of Maryland
Under Armour founder and CEO Kevin Plank donated $75,000 to the University of Maryland, his alma mater, towards the new fund for the Smith School's Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship. Plank, a 1996 graduate of the Smith School, launched Baltimore-ba
Patagonia to Open Store in Boulder’s Pearl St. Mall
Patagonia will open a retail store in a historic building in Boulder, Colorado’s downtown pedestrian Pearl Street Mall next spring. The 2,961-square-foot store at 1212 Pearl Street will be Patagonia’s 24th retail location and its second in Colorado, joini
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