Reef Promotes Marketing Directors
Reef, a subsidiary of VF Corp., promoted Lindy Williams to Girls’ Marketing Director and PJ Connell to Men’s Marketing Director. Said Kevin Flanagan, Reef VP of Marketing. “Both have been instrumental in growing Reef during the brand’s explosive year wher
L.L.Bean Earns Worker Safety Standards
L.L.Bean has become the 15th Maine employer to enroll in a program that lets companies develop and maintain employee protections beyond federal safety regulations. A ceremony on Tuesday marked the entry of L.L. Bean's Brunswick manufacturing facility
Hanesbrands Inc. Inks Disney Deal
Hanesbrands Inc. signed a wide-ranging marketing deal with Walt Disney Co. that includes product co-branding, attraction sponsorships and signage at Disney parks and resorts. Under the 10-year deal, all basic apparel sold by Disney at its parks and resort
Millet Hires Todd Johnson as U.S. Brand Manager
Millet, the alpine climbing label that's part of Lafuma Group, has appointed Todd Johnson as its new US Brand Manager. Johnson, formerly Wholesale Manager at Montbell USA, will be based in the Lafuma Group US headquarters in Broomfield, CO. Johnson b
Nike Expands Soccer Footprint with Umbro Deal
It is ironic that in a week that saw American football invade London, as the New York Football Giants took on the Miami Dolphins in the first NFL regular season game outside the U.S., that an American company would reveal its plans to acquire the U.K.
RECALLS
Collegiate Pacific is recalling approximately 800 Power Packs for Portable Team Hydration Units, because the battery inside the unit’s power pack box can cause excessive gas buildup, which can burst the lid of the power pack box…
Nautilus, Inc. Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan
Nautilus Inc. said its board adopted a shareholder rights plan, a provision that would make hostile takeovers difficult. An acquisition of 20 percent or more of its outstanding shares without the board's approval would trigger the rights plan. The s
Graphite Design Names Promotions Manager
Graphite Design has appointed Erik Boysen as promotions manager. Boysen, most recently sales and marketing manager for Sonartec Golf, will oversee Graphite Design’s staff of professional tour representatives and work directly with original equipment manu
Soles4Souls Inc. Sends 50,000 Pairs California Wildfires Victims
Soles4Souls Inc. announced that it was sending more than 50,000 pairs of new shoes to victims of the Southern California fires. The shoe charity is coordinating the effort and partnering with several other relief organizations and government agencies to e
USA Basketball Looks at Possible HQ Move
USA Basketball is considering the relocation of its headquarters and national training facilities following the conclusion of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. USA Basketball has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from cities intereste
Petzl and RRGCC Raise $32,000 for Climbing Access
Petzl America and the Red River Gorge Climber’s Coalition (RRGCC) made history with an unprecedented effort to preserve climbing and recreational access in eastern Kentucky. By joining forces for this year’s annual Rocktoberfest fundraiser and climber’s f
Hi-Tec CEO Takes Over as President of EU Operations
After joining global sports and outdoor brand HI-TEC in 2002, CEO Martin Binnendijk’s prime objectives were to make the company a more consistent, brand focused operation. Now, 5 years on, the company has transformed and both the Hi-Tec and Magnum brand a
Modell’s President/COO Stevenish to Retire
After over 43 years in the industry, Bob Stevenish, president and COO of Modell’s Sporting Goods will retire, effective February 1, 2008. CEO, Mitchell Modell will assume all of the merchandising responsibilities that formally belonged to Stevenish and be
Joe’s Sports and Outdoor Revamps Eugene, OR Store
Joe’s Sports & Outdoor has recently completed a series of improvement to its Eugene, Oregon store, which originally opened in 1983. The store saw the addition of a new 5,000 sq. ft. Paddlesport & Boat Center. Repairs, rack installation, ski & snowboard tu
Heelys Expects 32% Q3 Sales Drop; To Enter Family Footwear
Heelys, Inc. expects net sales for the third quarter to decrease 32.4% to $49 million from $72.5 million a year ago. This marks a decrease from earlier guidance ranging from $55 million to $58 million. Earnings per diluted share is expected to be in the r
