adidas is apparently filing suit against the four tennis grand slam events and the International Tennis Federation, who oversee those majors, in an effort to overturn a ruling would limit the size of the adidas three-stripe logo worn by sponsored athletes
Author: James Hartford
Under Armour Raises 2006 Guidance on Strong Q1 Performance
Under Armour, Inc. reported that first quarter net revenues increased 50.7% to $87.7 million compared to net revenues of $58.2 million in the first quarter of 2005. Licensing revenue increased 65.8% and net sales increased 50.3% in the quarter. First qua
Brunswick Boat Group Acquires Diversified Marine Products
The Brunswick Boat Group has acquired Diversified Marine Products, the largest marine supply distributor on the West Coast. Based in Los Angeles, Diversified Marine will join with Land 'N' Sea, Kellogg Marine and Benrock to extend the largest di
Signature Eyewear Inks Licensing Agreement With Cutter and Buck
Signature Eyewear, Inc. and Cutter & Buck, Inc. have signed a license agreement for Cutter & Buck eyewear. The deal runs through through December 31, 2009 with a two year renewal option. The agreement gives Signature Eyewear the exclusive right to design
Vail Resorts Completes Front Door Land Exchange
Vail Associates, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. and operator of the Vail ski area, has completed the land exchange with the USDA Forest Service as part of the company's proposed “Front Door” project near the Vista Bahn at the base of
New Balance to Build Playgrounds in New England Communities
In celebration of New Balance’s Centennial Year, the New Balance Foundation has announced a special gift to the five New England communities that are home to its facilities and have contributed to its success over the years. The New Balance Foundation wi
The LBH Group Appoints New Sales Reps
The LBH Group Ltd. has announced the hiring of three new sales representatives. Jackie McFarlane will be covering Michigan for all the LBH brands which include Lily’s of Beverly Hills, LBH, Wimbledon, and Fancy Pants. Bobbie Arakawa will be responsible f
Dickey Named President of Transworld Media
Scott Dickey, formerly president of K2 Licensed Products Inc. and K2 Properties, has been named president of TransWorld Media, effective May 8. In this newly created position, Dickey will oversee the continued growth and multimedia expansion of TransWorl
Escalade, Inc. Shakes Up the Corner Office
Escalade, Inc. on Wednesday announced the retirement of President and CEO Bill Reed and the appointment of former CEO Robert E. Griffin as internim CEO of the company. Mr. Reed will also retire from the company Board of Directors. The Board also appoint
NBA Announces Key Executive Appointments
The NBA Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Adam Silver to NBA Deputy Commissioner and COO, effective July 1, 2006. Joel Litvin, the league's EVP, Legal and Business Affairs, has been promoted to President, League and Basketball Opera
Pony International Names Edwards President and COO
Athletic footwear industry veteran Dave Edwards has been appointed President and COO of Pony International LLC. In transactions completed recently, Infinity Associates LLC and Symphony Holdings Ltd. acquired 100% of Pony. Edwards spent 19 years in severa
Saucony Forms Advanced Product Group; Promotes Two
Saucony, Inc., a subsidiary of The Stride Rite Corporation, has launched a new Advanced Product and Processes Group and has promoted Tom Carleo to senior vice president of product and Merrick Jones to the newly created position of vice president of advanc
SmartWool Taps Wiper to Establish Boulder Design Center
SmartWool has hired Anne Wiper as their new VP and
General Merchandising Manager. Ms. Wiper was formerly the Footwear Merchandise Director for Pearl Izumi, and a Vice President at Salomon where she managed the Salomon Design Center in Boulder, CO. Under
Rawlings and Liquidmetal Technologies Extend Partnership
Liquidmetal Technologies Inc. and Rawlings Sporting Goods announced that they will extend their partnership with a new 3-year exclusive contract to manufacture and market the Liquidmetal line of high performance baseball bats. This agreement will extend t
Easton-Bell Sports Swings to Profit for 2005
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. reported that net sales for 2005 increased 129% to $379.9 million, as compared to $165.9 million for 2004. Approximately $200.6 million of the increase was a result of including Bell Sports for a full year versus a three-month per
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