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2004 marked the celebration of Kokatat’s 10th Anniversary of women’s specific technical paddling garments. Since March of ’94, Kokatat has included women’s sizing and colors in most all of their creations- from dry suits and tops, to PFDs and Surf Trunks.

Sara Lee Corporation has appointed Christopher J. Fraleigh to the position of chief customer and marketing officer, effective next month. Fraleigh will report to Brenda C. Barnes, president and chief operating officer, Sara Lee Corporation. Fraleigh joins

Bell Canoe Works President and Owner, Ted Bell, announced that the company is revamping its internal management structure. The announcement accompanied news of the departure of Sales Manager Craig Johnson in Spring 2005. Effective immediately, John Woodru

Sport Obermeyer has promoted Barbara Owen to VP of Sales and Marketing, and Kathy Buzbee to VP of Merchandising and Design. Barbara Owen previously served as the company’s Director of Sales and Marketing. One of the longest-employed Obermeyer employees, h

With February just around the corner, the bicycle industry is ramping up for the first-ever winter trade event, as show organizers, product suppliers, bicycle retailers, and industry leaders begin preparations for Winterbike 2005 – held in conjunction wit

Purdy Associates, Northwest representatives for Arc’Teryx Equipment, Keen Footwear, Vasque and Dahlgren Socks, welcomes two new members to it team – John Coke and Marshall Balick. The addition of Coke and Balick completes a geographically based team with

InSport International has teamed with the Portland Interscholastic League in an effort to provide students with athletic apparel for school-related athletic programs. The program will begin with the 2005 spring semester. Realizing it was holding design ch

Russell Corporation has signed an agreement to acquire Brooks Sports, Inc. for approximately $115 million. Brooks' sales for 2004 are expected to be approximately $95 million and the acquisition is expected to be accretive to Russell's 2005 earn

The Intermountain sales agency, Bob Leach Sales, has added Taylor Arnot as an associate sales representative. The agency covers the states of ID, MT, & WY for LaCrosse Footwear, Danner Boots, & Redington Apparel, & Lorpen Innovative Socks in MT & ID…

Gildan Activewear has been reinstated by the Fair Labor
Association (FLA) as a Participating Company in good standing. The resolution was approved unanimously by the Board of the FLA. This decision reflects Gildan's commitment to fully comply with th

Kelty has hired Rob Walker and Greg Henderson as primary sales representatives in the New England region. Walker will handle northern New England from his base in North Conway, NH. Henderson will cover the southern region from Old Lyme, Conn. Both bring

Kiva Designs announced its expanded relationship with Rick Steves, America's best selling travel author and host of public television's “Rick Steves' Europe”. The exclusive vendor of Rick's travel bags for the past several years, KIVA