The G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Board of Directors approved a three-for-two stock split of the Company's common stock, $.01 par value, which will be paid as a stock dividend. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 16, 2006 will rec
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Tubbs Partners with AHS
Tubbs Snowshoe Company and American Hiking Society announced a partnership aimed at maintaining and conserving trail access for hikers and snowshoers and promoting Tubbs TrailNet, a comprehensive online trails directory for snowshoe hikes and walks. The t
Outdoor Research Hires Kutches as VP Sales and Marketing
Outdoor Research hired Alex Kutches as VP of Sales and Marketing. Alex comes to Outdoor Research with 15 years of industry experience and a solid track record. Alex's experience includes five years as Director of Sales at Marmot, seven years as a rep
FESI Welcomes New Members
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) is proud to announce the affiliation of one new regular member and the affiliation of one new federation: FILA and the Turkish Registered Trademark Association (Tmd). This takes the total numbe
REI Inks Deal with Lauth Property Group for New DC
Recreational Equipment, Inc. has selected Lauth Property Group, LLC to design and construct REI's eastern region distribution center in Bedford, Pa. REI's new 400,000 square-foot distribution facility, located in Bedford, Pa., will measure appro
Yakima Launches Comprehensive Marketing Campaign
Yakima unveiled a comprehensive marketing campaign for 2006, including a redesigned Web site, featuring an enhanced vehicle rack configurator, a fresh advertising campaign, an interactive product catalog and a point of purchase program supporting the Grou
Teva Inks Deal with 3point5 and Franklin Resource Group
In 2006, Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, will join forces with 3point5 and Franklin Resource Group to strengthen their commitment at the retail level. 3point5 is an on-line community of retail sales individuals, retailers, and manufacture
Hind Appoints New GM, Product Director and Sr. Designer
Hind, a subsidiary of The Stride Rite Corporation, appointed Todd Dalhausser as General Manager, effective March 13th. He will report to Richie Woodworth, President, Tommy Hilfiger Footwear, another subsidiary of The Stride Rite Corporation. Other appoint
Metcalfe and Neville Take New Roles at Saucony
The Stride Rite Corporation promoted Michael Metcalfe to General Manager of Saucony, and Shawn Neville to Group President, Keds and Saucony, effective immediately. Metcalfe has been a key player in the athletic footwear industry for over two decades, with
Golf Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group Sees More Success in China
On 10 February 2006, Shanghai's Second Intermediate People's Court convicted Xie Fu Ping, a golf retailer in Shanghai of selling counterfeit products bearing registered trademarks of members of the U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Wor
Lotto Names Licensee for Indonesia
Lotto Sport Italia has appointed PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP) as its exclusive licensee for Indonesia until the end of 2010. Lotto Sport Italia aims to launch the brand in Indonesia and to establish itself as a “leading sports brand,” particularly surrou
TimBuk2 Hires Gargantua Designs for Marketing
Timbuk2 has awarded its branding and marketing account to Gargantua Design, the design and branding unit of Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners. Gargantua will create a total branding identify for the company’s growing product line including the creation of m
Paddlesport 2006 Returns in March
Paddlesport 2006, a kayak, canoe and outdoor consumer expo presented by The Jersey Paddler will be held March 24, 25 & 26, 2006 at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ. Over 100 exhibitors will gather together under the same roof to present new
REI Hires New VP, General Counsel
Recreational Equipment, Inc. hired Catherine Walker to the
position of vice president, general counsel and corporate
secretary. As vice president, general counsel, Walker will oversee the company's legal issues, provide legal guidance and counsel t
Keen Names Bartels VP of Sales
Keen Footwear has named Tim Bartels as Vice President of Sales. His appointment is effective immediately. Bartels is a Senior Management Executive with 24 years of industry experience in both the Footwear and Action Sports Industries. He most recently com
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