GSI Commerce Inc. made an equity investment in WebCollage Inc., a privately held provider of Web content integration solutions for manufacturers and retailers headquartered in New York. The investment was part of a new round of financing for WebCollage an
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lucy Inks Deal with Stroller Strides
lucy performance apparel has signed on as the newest sponsor of Stroller Strides, the San Diego-based nationwide fitness program for new mothers and their babies…
Nautilus Realigns International Business Leadership
Nautilus, Inc. has named Darryl Thomas as President of the company's International Business and relocated him to London. The realignment better positions Nautilus, Inc. for significant growth in fitness equipment sales outside of the Americas, as the
Cherokee Moves to Out-Bid Iconix in Mossimo Deal
Mossimo received an unsolicited proposal from Cherokee Inc. to acquire all the outstanding shares of Mossimo, Inc. for $8.50 per share, consisting of $6.00 per share in cash and $2.50 per share in Cherokee stock. Mossimo's board of directors will mee
Rhode Island Textile Inks Korean Distribution Agreement
Rhode Island Textile, Co., owners of the Shoe Gear and High Country Brands and manufacturers of high quality shoe care, laces and outdoors accessories announced today an exclusive distribution agreement with TJ Sports, Seoul, S. Korea. TJ Sports will mar
SIA: Chain SnowSports Sales Climb 7% Through February
Overall sales for the entire winter sport market, including specialty and chain stores, were up 6% in dollars to $2.2 billion for the August 2005 through February 2006 period, compared to $2.1 billion reported last year, according to the SIA Retail Audit.
SIA: Specialty SnowSports Sales Jump 5% Through February
Sales at specialty ski and snowboard shops were up 5% in dollars compared to last season. In dollars, that translates to $1.7 billion in sales compared to $1.6 billion for the same period last season, according to the SIA Retail Audit. Unit sales were up
Gerber Hires Consumer Electronics Vet as Marketing VP
Gerber Legendary Blades hired Bill Bradley as vice president of marketing. In this role, Mr. Bradley will oversee all aspects of category and product management as well as branding and advertising…
eVent and Descente Athletic Ink Deal with Team CSC
The pro cyclists of Team CSC will be competing in this week’s Tour de Georgia—and throughout the season—wearing Descente Athletic cycling jackets made with eVent Fabric…
W.L. Gore and Outdoor Research Look for Laminate Solution
Outdoor Research bivies have always been made using GORE-TEX laminate. For the past several years, OR has used a laminate specifically engineered to increase comfort in bivy sacks. This laminate was to be re-introduced to the market for spring 2006 under
VF Corp. Raises First Quarter Earnings Guidance
VF Corporation now expects a 12% to 14% increase in first quarter earnings per share, a substantial improvement from its earlier guidance. Previously, the Company indicated that it expected first quarter earnings per share to be up slightly over the $1.00
Crocs Inks Title Sponsorship Deal with AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour
AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour and CROCS, Inc. signed a three-year deal establishing CROCS as the title sponsor and official footwear of the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. Beginning with this year's 2006 season, the tour will be known as the “AVP CROC
Summus Works to Establish Outdoor Retail/Media Center in Colorado
Summus Works, Inc. will establish its first “Summus Center” in Colorado. The first and each such asset will house a Company broadcast TV station and studio properties, an outdoor sports retail outfitter and product demo center, and leased units suitable f
Hummer Footwear Taps Saucony for U.S. Sales Manager
Hummer Global Footwear has named Dave Dobbels to the position of sales manager where he will oversee US sales for the Hummer Global Footwear Brand. Prior to joining Hummer Global Footwear, Dobbels spent the past 16 years at Saucony, Inc. For the past seve
Spy Optics Appoints New VP of Marketing
Spy Optic, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Orange 21 Inc. appointed Fran Richards as Vice President of Marketing. Mr. Richards joins the Company with over 20 years of action sports and youth culture marketing experience. Prior to joining Orange 21, Mr.
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