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Pacific Sunwear of California has hired Lou Ann Bett to the position of division president of d.e.m.o. as of May 1, 2005. Bett will be responsible for all merchandising, design, marketing, and planning functions of the d.e.m.o. division. Bett will report

Nearly 1,000 people were on hand to watch the crowning of the seven Volvo Women’s SportsDesign Award winners. They were selected from 281 entrants from around the world by an esteemed panel of judges.

Ann Meyers has been elected to K2's board of directors effective February 11th, 2005. Since 1983, Meyers has served as a broadcaster for the major sports networks, covering a variety of events, including men's and women's NCAA basketball, s

Rocky Shoes & Boots fourth quarter net sales increased 12.6% to a record $32.9 million compared to $29.2 million for the corresponding period a year ago. Net income rose 4.2% to a record $2.2 million versus net income of $2.1 million last year. Diluted ea

Collegiate Pacific outlined guidance on future net sales and earnings per share as it begins to deploy the $50 million received in a recent note placement. For FY05, Net Sales will range from $104-$107 million and net income will range from $4-$4.5 millio

Helly Hansen welcomed Andrew Shandro as its first professional mountain bike athlete. Through a multi-year contract, Shandro will hang up traditional bike jerseys for Helly Hansen’s LIFA Versa shirts and jerseys and technical outerwear and work closely wi

Nautica will launch its new integrated global marketing platform, dubbed “Navigate life,” this spring. After extensive consumer research, Nautica developed the Navigate life campaign to emotionally connect consumers to their brand through a message that c

Columbia Sportswear will be the presenting sponsor of the 2005 Jimmie Heuga Vertical Express for MS. The Vertical Express for MS is the largest on-snow fundraising competition in the nation and is scheduled for Saturday, February 12 in 20 ski resorts acro

In a statement released shortly after the first ISPO Sports Industry CEO Summit in Munich, the international sports industry concluded that only credible product competence makes it possible for companies to employ lifestyle orientation without danger. Th

GSI Commerce has signed a multi-year agreement under which the company will provide and operate a new, integrated e-commerce solution for adidas' online store. The new online store is expected to launch during the summer. adidas is a leading brand in

Luxottica Group fiscal year 2004 sales were up 14.1% to €3,223.9 million ($4,010.1 mm). Retail sales were €2,315.8 million ($2,880.5 mm), up 15.7% for the year and Retail comparable store sales jumped +4.2%. Net income for the year was up 7.3% to €286.9 m