Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO was named “Best New Supplier” of 2007 by the National Golf Buyers Association (NGBA) during the group's annual Order Writing Conference at The Woodlands, Texas…
Month: October 2007
Baden Wins $8.1 mm in Infringement Case Against Molten
Baden Sports, Inc. received an $8.1 million judgment in a federal case brought against Molten Corporation and Molten USA. The jury found that Molten willfully infringed Baden’s patent on Cushion Control Technology and that Molten had intentionally falsely
New Whitewater Park on Tap in Idaho
Southfork Landing, Inc. and Cascade Raft & Kayak have formed a partnership to develop a unique whitewater course and adventure sport amenity at the Southfork Landing development located in Garden Valley, Idaho. The parties signed an agreement in which CRC
Reebok Service Departments to Move to New Adidas HQ in SC
The adidas Group will be relocating certain Reebok brand service functions in the spring of 2008, including the Customer Service, Credit and Collections, Accounts Receivable and Customer Compliance departments, to the new adidas Group facilities under con
RECALL: Timberland Steel Toe Boots
Timberland is recalling approximately 193,000 pairs of its PRO Direct Attach Steel Toe Boots, because the boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers…
Wolverine Q3 Sales Up 3.8% on Strong Merrell Performance
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported third quarter 2007 revenue totaled $310.2 million, a 3.8% increase over third quarter 2006 revenue of $298.9 million. Net income for the quarter amounted to $29.5 million, up 12.8% from $26.1 million in the year-ago qua
Brooks Appoints Team Sales Manager
Brooks Sports, Inc. has hired Charlie Wilson as team sales manager. His major responsibilities include driving the team sales efforts, developing successful sales programs with individual team dealers, and working with the external sales force to provide
Sierra Designs Names Director of Product Development
Sierra Designs named product design veteran Melodie Miller as director of product development and merchandising for Sierra Designs and Ultimate Direction. Miller brings nearly three decades of freelance and in-house design and development of technical and
GBMI Names Sales Directors for NOMASS, Kids
Global Brand Marketing Inc. has appointed Mike Balzer as director of sales for NOMASS, and Rob Burrus as director of sales for the GBMI Kids division. Both sales executives will each have a sales force for their respective divisions and will be reporting
Orange 21 Responds to Thesis: No Plans to Sell
In response to the letter issued by Thesis Capital Management late last week, Orange 21 co-chairmen of the board, Mark Simo and John Pound, sent a pair of letters, one to Thesis and the other to the company's “friends and constituents” saying that t
REI Donates $100,000 to Bikes Belong
Recreational Equipment, Inc. has provided a $100,000 grant to the Bikes Belong Foundation to support an innovative series of grant awards to help U.S. cities become more bicycle friendly. The Bikes Belong Foundation, in cooperation with the League of Amer
New Balance Increases Commitment to Susan G. Komen
New Balance will increase their long-term commitment to Susan G. Komen for the Cure with an expected $1 million donated from the New Balance Lace Up for the Cure® Collection. The company will also debut a new advertising campaign to highlight that New Bal
Accolade Group Adds Several Brands to Distribution List
Accolade Group has been appointed as the exclusive North American Distributor for Besson Ski Wear and Briko Ski and Cycling products. Accolade Group will be responsible for the 2008 autumn/winter shipping season. Accolade Group has also been appointed th
Scott Names Marketing and Team Coordinator for Wintersports
Scott has added Kevin Kruse to its marketing department as the new marketing and team coordinator for the wintersport division. Kruse comes to Scott from Matchstick Productions in Crested Butte, CO. After almost nine years in Crested Butte, Kruse now ca
ATTA Reports Doubled Membership in Past Year
The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) reports that its membership is on the rise, more than doubling in the trailing 12-month period to over 480. Additionally, in its third annual Adventure Travel World Summit being held October 4-7, 2007, in Whis
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