VF Corporation David Conn has been appointed President – VF Retail Licensed Brands, a new position within its subsidiary, VF Services, Inc. Conn, 41, will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities with key retailers under a licensed busine
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Finish Line Board Elects New Director Gurwitz While Klapper Steps Down
The Board of Directors of The Finish Line, Inc. announced Norman H. Gurwitz as a new Director and announced that Director and company co-founder David I. Klapper will retire from the Board effective immediately…
Hibbett Hires Jones as VP of Merchandising
Hibbett Sports, Inc. has named Rebecca Jones as VP of Merchandising, effective August 2009. Jones is currently VP General Merchandise Manager – Crafts at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. Prior to joining Jo-Ann Fabric in 2003, Jones served as VP/Divisional
Nike Halts Use of Leather from Amazon-bred Cattle
Nike, Inc. said it has reinforced its commitment to the environment by releasing new leather sourcing guidelines aimed at helping slow the rate of Amazon deforestation due to cattle grazing within the basin…
West Marine Reaches No Penalty Settlement with SEC
West Marine, Inc. has reached a settlement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which resolves the SEC’s investigation of the company in connection with the facts and circumstances that gave rise to the company’s 2007 restatemen
Field Logic Appoints Jay Engstrom Executive VP and COO
Field Logic, the maker of The Block targets and Rage expandable broadheads, has appointed Jay Engstrom to the role of executive vice president and COO. In this capacity, Engstrom will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Field Lo
A.T. Cross Reports Q2 Sales Fall 13.7%; Native, Costa Del Mar Show Strength
A.T. Cross Company, which owns the Native Eyewear and Costa Del Mar eyewear brands, among others, reported net income for the second quarter of 2009 was $600,000, or 4 cents per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $1.9 million, or 12 cents
Accell Reports First Half Growth Fueled by Electric Bikes, Boost from Germany
Accell Group N.V. reported further growth in both turnover and profit in the first half year of 2009. In total, turnover was up 9% at €333 million ($467.8 mm), primarily driven by the growing demand for electric bicycles and an increase in sales in German
Columbia to Open Store in Frankfurt’s Zeil Strasse
Columbia Sportswear Company has announced the upcoming opening of a new Columbia-branded store to be located in the heart of Frankfurt's famous Zeil Strasse, in the recently opened My Zeil shopping centre. The new store, which will occupy 325 square
Gunslick Is Now Gunslick Pro
Gunslick, known for its specialized gun cleaning solutions and easy-to-use tools, is adding “Pro” to its name, packaging and marketing materials to “better reflect the true strength and consumer perception of the brand.” This running change will be accomp
Burgess Welcomes New Partner and Senior Marcom Manager
Laura Burgess Marketing, LLC, public relations and marketing communications for the law enforcement, tactical, military, and shooting sports markets, announced the addition of Eric Burgess, Co-Owner and Partner, and Ashley Burgess, Senior MARCOM Manager,
Bushnell and Leica Camera Reach Hydrophobic Coatings Agreement
Bushnell Outdoor Products, Inc. has settled a patent dispute with respect to its patented RainGuard®\ lens coating technology (U.S. Patent numbers 6,906,862, 6,816,310 and 6,542,302) with Leica Camera AG. Leica Cameras AG is a global company manufacturing
Survey: Hunters Still Rely Primarily on Magazines for Hunting Info
In 2008, anglers, hunters and shooters were asked which media they prefer for fishing, hunting, or shooting information. Magazines were proved the most popular media choice for Angler information, according to last year’s AnglerSurvey results…
ATK to Repurchase 2.75% Convertible Notes Due 2024, Upon the Election of Holders
Alliant Techsystems said holders of its 2.75% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2024 have the right to surrender their notes for repurchase as of July 20. Each holder of the notes has the right to require ATK to repurchase all or a portion of such
WildComm and TGV Partners Acquirer Horton Archery
Gregg Ritz’ Wild Communications and the private equity firm TGV Partners have announced the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Horton Archery, a producer of crossbows and archery equipment…
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