UK International has hired a new sales team to support its expansion into the outdoor market. The company will begin a concentrated effort to design and market outdoor recreational specific products in 2007…
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NexCen Hires Zona as EVP of Licensing and Brand Management
Charles A. Zona has joined NexCen Brands, Inc. as Executive Vice President of Licensing and Brand Management. Mr. Zona will lead this function for NexCen, reporting directly to President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert W. D’Loren…
K2 Inc. Plans to Withdraw From Pacific Exchange
K2 Inc. plans to voluntarily withdraw its securities from listing on NYSE Arca, Inc., formerly the Pacific Exchange. K2's securities will continue to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange…
John Forzani Retires; Remains on Forzani Board
The Forzani Group Ltd. announced that John Forzani will retire from his position as full-time Executive Chairman after the end of the current fiscal year. He will remain on the board of directors in the role of Chairman.
Brooks to Sponsor SEAFAIR Sports Festival
Brooks Sports, Inc. inked a deal as the Official Running Shoe and Apparel Sponsor of SEAFAIR Sports. The recently signed sponsorship agreement gives hometown company Brooks exclusivity in the running shoe and apparel category for SEAFAIR’s Marathon, Triat
RadarGolf Assembles Advisory Board
RadarGolf announced the addition of four new executives to its Advisory Board. The company is adding key advisers as it develops next generation technology for golf and other industries.
NBA Drops Spalding’s New Synthetic Game Ball
In a memo issued to players, the NBA stated that it will stop the use of Spalding’s new synthetic ball and return to the traditional leather on January 1. The decision comes two weeks after the National basketball Players Association filed a grievance wit
Pacific Outdoor Equipment Hires Cook to PR/Marketing Team
Pacific Outdoor Equipment has added Jake Cook to their Marketing/PR team. Cook will focus on growing the Bozeman, Montana based company’s brand exposure and work with media representatives to help educate consumer’s on the benefits of POE’s technology to
The Walking Company to Open New Jersey Store
The Walking Company, Inc. will open its new store in Princeton, New Jersey on Friday, December 15. The Walking Company currently has New Jersey locations in Short Hills, Cherry Hill, Paramus, Freehold and the recently opened store on the Boardwalk in Atla
West Marine Hires Moran as CFO
Thomas Moran is joining West Marine as Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President – Finance, and Assistant Secretary, effective January 8, 2007. Mr. Moran brings to West Marine 20 years of experience and a demonstrated ability in strategic and financi
Al Gore Speaks at Clif Bar Employee Meeting
Clif Bar & Co. received a surprise visit Friday from former Vice President Al Gore, whose inspiring talk about global warming coincided with the launch of the eco-focused food company’s groundbreaking Cool Commute program. Cool Commute is the nation’s fir
Johnson Appointed New Balance Sports Monitors’ Sales Director
Highgear hired Chris Johnson as National Sales Director for the newly developed brand, New Balance Sports Monitors. Johnson comes to Highgear with more than twenty years experience in the Sporting Goods Industry. Prior to joining Highgear he spent five ye
FeelFree Kayak Opens New Bankok Factory
Feelfree Kayak transitioned to a new production facility in Bangkok, Thailand. This multi-storied, state of the art facility houses production Feelfree Kayaks as well as Feelfree Waterproof Gear and Accessories…
Hat World to Acquire Hat Shack in $18 Million Deal
Genesco Inc.'s Hat World subsidiary has entered into an agreement to acquire Hat Shack, Inc. The Marietta, Ga.-based Hat retail chain operates 49 retail headwear stores located in 10 states, primarily in the southeastern United States. The purchase p
Vail Resort’s Fiscal Q1 EPS Flat on 33% Revenue Gain
Vail Resorts, Inc. first quarter of fiscal 2007 total revenues increased $28.1 million, or 32.9% to $113.5 million from $85.4 million for the comparable period last fiscal year. Loss from operations for the quarter increased $1.0 million, or 2.0%, to a lo
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