Holden Outerwear has ended its license agreement with Earth Products. Sole-owners Scott Zergebel and Mike LeBlanc are moving all operations to Portland, Oregon, USA where the design and marketing have been carried out since Holdenʼs inception in 2001
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Smith Appoints Surf Promotions Manager
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Nike Sells Bauer to Roustan and Investor Group
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Implus Footcare Launches Hosiery Division
Implus Footcare, LLC, has created a new Hosiery Division. The creation stems from the company’s rapid sales growth under their Sof Sole, Yaktrax and Apara brands. The Hosiery Division’s focus will be to build sock assortment across multiple Implus’ brands
Volcom Posts 22.1% Q4 Sales Gains; Net Income Slips
Volcom, Inc. saw fourth quarter net revenues jump 22.1% to $69.1 million, from $56.6 million a year ago. Total revenues for the full year increased 30.9% to $268.6 million from $205.3 million. Net income for the fourth quarter decreased to $7.1 million, o
Polartec Names Simmons as Director of Marketing
Polartec, LLC appointed Nate Simmons of Carbondale, Colorado-based Backbone Media, as its new director of marketing. Simmons will continue as a partner at Backbone Media and the agency will dedicate additional resources to manage the marketing and communi
Mizuno Names Custom Fitters of the Year
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Currie Tech Acquired by PE Firm
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Pearl iZumi to be Sold to Shimano
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Hanesbrands Affirms Long-Term Growth Targets
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SSL Reports 10% Attendance Growth at Winter Sports Market
Sports Specialists Limited reported a thriving and optimistic Winter Sports Market ’08. In addition to experiencing very high retailer turnout, SSL observed a positive show climate, fruitful management and buyer meetings, excellent supplier participation
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Dick’s SG Adds Maxfli to Private Brands Stable
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