ASICS America has experienced record growth over the past few years. To fuel their momentum, ASICS launched its most ambitious brand effort with their largest media spend in company history earlier this year…
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Cascade Designs Appoints New Europe VP
Cascade Designs Inc. appointed James Cotter as Vice-President of European Operations for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cascade Designs, Ltd., located in Cork, Ireland. Cotter will oversee the manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sales subsidiary and
Hi-Tec Inks New China License
Hi-Tec Sports PLC signed a new Licensing agreement with Fujian Taiya Shoes Material Co. Ltd to cover China. The agreement is a 30 year arrangement, covering Hi-Tec’s Outdoor, Athletic and Court categories. Taiya Shoes will in addition develop an apparel r
Callaway Appoints Two SVP’s
Callaway Golf Company appointed two new Senior Vice Presidents, David Laverty and Thomas Yang, reporting directly to President and CEO George Fellows. Mr. Yang assumed his duties immediately as Senior Vice President, International and Mr. Laverty will beg
Interbike Announces Third Annual Hangover Ride
Interbike announced details of the Third Annual Hangover Ride scheduled for the morning of September 26th, day two of the OutDoor Demo. What started out three years
ago as an impromptu morning ride by several Interbike Expo attendees has evolved into the
Mizuno Extends Deal with Luke Donald
Luke Donald has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Mizuno Corporation to continue serving as a Mizuno Brand Ambassador around the world. Donald will continue to carry a Mizuno Staff Bag along with Mizuno headcovers and umbrella, and wear his
Jay McGregor to Lead Coleman’s Sales Team
Jay E. McGregor has joined The Coleman Company as Vice President, Sales, the Americas and Canada. In his new position, McGregor will direct the sales and distribution of new and existing Coleman products at the mass channel, and will lead Coleman’s specia
Execute Sports Launches Marketing Services Firm
Execute Sports, Inc. has established “The Council” (dba), to develop strategic marketing, research and business development related services for both action sports companies as well as companies intending to brand their products and services to the Gen X
John David Group Sees World Cup Strength
At the AGM of The John David Group Plc, reported that results for the 24 weeks ended July 15, 2006 have improved in both groups. The non-Allsports Sports stores are now up by 4.0%, having benefited to some extent from the World Cup. The Fashion locations
Isis Hires Feinson as Product Developer
ISIS has hired Lyn Feinson, as product developer for performance sportswear and body layer. As product developer, Feinson is responsible for the development of various active categories within the ISIS line including Fast & Light and seamless intimates. W
WSA Sells-Out of Athletic and Outdoor Space
The WSA Show has sold out all 225,000 square feet of available space in the athletic and outdoor categories, representing a 10% increase in square footage over the February 2006 show.
Blazewicz Joins Contourwear as Sales Director
Bill “Blazer” Blazewicz has joined Contourwear as director of sales. Formerly Northeast Regional Manager for Mammut Sports Group, Inc., and before that an independent industry rep, Blazewicz brings more than a decade of experience and sales talent to Cont
VF Outdoor Coalition Sees Another Quarter of Double-Digit Growth
VF Corporation revenues rose 8% in the quarter to a record $1.566 billion compared with $1.452 billion in the second quarter of 2005, fueled by healthy organic growth across the Outdoor, Jeanswear, Imagewear and Sportswear coalitions. Net income in the cu
Blacks Leisure Comps Fell 1.0% Year-To-Date
At its Annual General Meeting, Blacks Leisure provided an update on its performance over the first 20 weeks of the current financial year. Total Group sales increased by 2.6%. Comp sales fell by 1.0% in the same period, (2005: -2.0%). The company stated t
World Cup Boosts Rebel Sports Fiscal Year Sales
Rebel Sport Limited’s group sales revenue for the twelve months ended 1 July 2006 increased by 17.1% to A$371.2 million ($277.6 mm) when compared to the twelve months ended July 2, 2005, including sales revenue from the Glue lifestyle stores. Sales on a s
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