K2 Sports inked an international licensing agreement with Torspo International, a European hockey company. Torspo will produce and market K2 recreational ice skates under the newly created K2 Ice brand. Through the licensing agreement, Torspo will have ac
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Crocs Sees Pair of Lawsuits Over Share Price
Two law firms, Schiffrin Barroway Topaz & Kessler, LLP and Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP filed class action suits on behalf of all persons who purchased the publicly traded securities of Crocs, Inc. from July 27, 2007 through October 31, 2007 against Crocs
Ritchey Inks Deal with SOAR Communications
Ritchey Design Inc., has hired SOAR Communications to manage its public relations efforts in the United States. Under terms of the agreement, SOAR Communications, a full-service marketing communications agency, will provide Ritchey with public relations a
The Conservation Alliance Adds New Staff
Responding to the demands of a growing membership, has added a second full-time staff position. Krissy Moehl started in early November as the Alliance’s new Program Associate. She will focus her time on communications, marketing, and membership services.
Saucony Named Vendor of the Year by IRRA
Saucony, Inc., was recognized as “Vendor of the Year” and the brand’s ProGrid Omni 6 named “Product of the Year” by the Independent Running Retailers Association (IRRA)…
Miôn Receives APMA Seal of Acceptance
Miôn Footwear has been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance. The APMA Seal of Acceptance recognizes products that contribute to better foot health. Miôn was awarded the seal for its beneficial attributes that promote quali
Aldila to Sell Carbon Fiber J.V.
Aldila's subsidiary, Aldila Materials Technology Corp. is selling its 50% interest in Carbon Fiber Technology LLC to SGL Carbon Fibers and Composites, Inc., a subsidiary of SGL Group. SGL currently owns the other 50% of CFT. The sale is scheduled to
Powderhorn Hires Northwest Sales Agency
Powderhorn hired Tokul Creek Marketing as its sales agency for the Northwest. With offices in Snoqualmie, WA and Portland, OR, the 3-person team of Paul and Heidi Dukich, and Jennifer Mawn will cover Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska for Powde
GoLite Hires Bruhn to Head Marketing
GoLite hired industry veteran Erika Bruhn to lead GoLite’s marketing team. Erika brings over 10 years of experience in the outdoor industry to GoLite, most recently from KEEN, Inc. where Erika has played a strategic role in new product launches, consumer
REI to Open Brentwood, CA Store
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a store in Brentwood, CA in 2009. REI plans to locate the 26,000 square-foot store at The Streets of Brentwood lifestyle center. REI has more than 7,000 co-op members and other outdoor enthusiasts residing withi
Nautilus Restrucures Marketing and Management
Nautilus, Inc. made four new appointments as part of a restructuring plan directed by Bob Falcone, the company's recently appointed president and CEO. The appointments include two key marketing leaders and two general business managers…
Golfsmith Opens Raleigh, NC Location
Golfsmith International Holdings is unveiling the largest addition to its 74-store chain: a 60,000-square foot location in the Raleigh area. The store features an interactive 9-bay, indoor driving range complete with state-of-the-art launch monitors as we
adidas and Deisel Ink Deal for Denim
adidas Originals and Diesel will enter a four-year product collaboration by introducing the first adidas Originals Denim by Diesel collection. Two male and female jeans models will be available exclusively at adidas Originals stores worldwide…
Shoe Pavilion Q3 Loss Widens Despite Sales Increase
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. net sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2007 increased 18.2% to $37.3 million from $31.6 million in the same period of fiscal year 2006. Comparable store net sales for the third quarter increased 2.3% from the same period last y
TAISPO and Taipei Cycle Will Reunite in 2008
The Taipei International Sporting Show 2008 will be held from March 13-16, 2008 in the Exhibition Building of the Taipei World Trade Center. This year’s TAISPO 2008 brings the show in a literal full cycle from its origins since it will reunite with Taip
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