ProLogis will build a new industrial warehouse in northern Germany for Jack Wolfskin, a leading European provider of outdoor equipment, footwear and apparel. The 366,000 square foot facility will be developed on land recently acquired by ProLogis southwes
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Puma Extends Zeitz’s Contract; Promotes New Deputy CEO
PUMA AG's Supervisory Board decided to extend the contract of Jochen Zeitz, Chairman and CEO, ahead of schedule for the following five years until 2012. In addition Melody Harris-Jensbach has been appointed as Deputy CEO of PUMA AG. As a member of t
Iconix Brings on New Board Member
James A. Marcum has joined the Iconix Brand Group, Inc., Board of Directors. Since January 2004, Mr. Marcum has been a Partner and has served as an Operating Director of Tri-Artisan Capital Partners, LLC, a merchant banking firm. In addition, since April
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
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
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
Callaway and Nike in Legal Dispute Over Trade Secrets
Callaway Golf Co. filed suit in in Portland early this week accusing Nike and the former Callaway executive Robert L. Arluna of “misappropriating trade secrets,” in violation of Oregon law. The judge presiding over this court temporarily prevented Arluna
Acacia and Timberland Settle Patent Dispute
Acacia Research Corporation's wholly-owned affiliate, Financial Systems Innovation LLC, has entered into a release and covenant not to sue with The Timberland Company covering a patent that applies to credit card fraud-protection technology. This res
Kohl’s to Roll Out Largest Rooftop Solar Program in U.S.
Kohl’s Department Stores flipped the switch on a rooftop solar energy system at its Laguna Niguel store as part of the largest planned U.S. photovoltaic solar rollout to date. This is the first step toward the building of solar electric systems at 63 of K
Unifi Appoints New Executives
Unifi, Inc.'s Board of Directors has elected William L. Jasper as the company's president and chief executive officer, R. Roger Berrier, Jr. as its executive vice president of sales, marketing and Asian operations, and Ronald L. Smith as its vic
Vail Resorts Fiscal 2007 Income Climbs
Vail Resorts, Inc. fiscal 2007 revenue increased 12.1%, for the twelve months ended July 31, 2007, to $940.5 million from $838.9 million for the 2006 fiscal year. Income from operations for the year increased 21.7%, to $128.2 million. The Company reported
Osprey Promotes Hurley to Program Pack and Pro Deal Manager
Osprey Packs, Inc., an independent pack company located in the high desert and mountains of Southwestern Colorado, proudly announces the promotion of Pam Hurley to program pack and pro deal manager. In her new role, Hurley will supervise Osprey’s program
Shareholder Asks Orange 21 to Sell Company
Thesis Capital has sent a letter to Orange 21 management asking the company to explore the sale of the company and then let the shareholders decide if the current public market price would offer better returns…
Bodecker Promoted to VP of Design at Nike
Sandy Bodecker has been named to the newly created position of Vice President of Nike Global Design. In his new role, Bodecker will oversee all aspects of design for the Nike brand, from concept creation to retail presentation. He will report to Nike bran
Interbike Concludes Successful Day 1
After wrapping up Outdoor Demo, more than 18,900 Interbike attendees gathered at the Sands Expo and Convention Center Wednesday to continue with three packed days of exhibits, product launches, seminars, meetings and celebrations. In celebration of their
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