New Balance has selected BBDO New York as its new global creative agency of record. The decision follows a competitive review. The scope of work includes creative and media duties for the New Balance brand…
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First FIFA Store Set to Open in Singapore
The first Official FIFA Store is scheduled to open its doors on January 9, 2008 in the new Terminal Three at Singapore’s Changi airport. Global Brands Group has teamed up with Nuance-Watson (Singapore) to operate the inaugural Official FIFA Store. Under t
Coghlan’s Names National Sales Manager for Canada
Coghlan’s Ltd. has appointed Karl Gislason as Canadian National Sales Manager. Gislason will be focused on managing and directing all current Canadian agents as it relates to expanding Coghlan’s presence throughout the country…
CenterStone adds Patagonia Europe to iVendix Client List
CenterStone Technologies has added Patagonia Europe to its of clients utilizing the company's iVendix application. Patagonia will use the software solution to help service its European dealers…
Nautilus Drops ‘Interim’ From Falcone’s Pres/CEO Title
The Board of Directors of Nautilus, Inc. named Robert S. Falcone president and CEO of Nautilus, Inc. Mr. Falcone has served as the company's interim president and CEO since August 2007 and has been an independent director of Nautilus, Inc. since 2003
Aerotech Expands Pacific Rim Distribution
Aerotech Golf has significantly expanded distribution in the Pacific Rim by recently adding five new distributors. Now supplying Aerotech golf shafts throughout the Asian market are: Big Fish Innovative Technology of Singapore; Golf National Pty Ltd. of Q
Etonic Names GM for Bowling
Etonic Worldwide named industry veteran David Ozio as general manager of the Bowling Division. Ozio comes to Etonic with more than 20 years of experience in the bowling industry. Prior to Etonic, Ozio worked for the Dexter Bowling Division in a number of
Backcountry Names Mountain Hardwear and DAKINE as Vendors of Year
Backcountry.com named Mountain Hardwear and DAKINE as its 2007 Vendors of the Year. DAKINE (repped by Warner Sales) was the cream among the hard goods and Mountain Hardwear (repped by Catalyst Sales) ruled the soft goods…
Gildan Closes Prewett Acquisition
Gildan Activewear Inc. has completed the acquisition of V.I. Prewett & Son, Inc., effective October 15, 2007. Gildan previously announced on September 18, 2007 that it had entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the capital stock of Prewett…
Illinois State Study Finds Metal Bats As Safe As Wood
In the first ever high school baseball field test comparing wood bats to non-wood bats, a group of researchers from Illinois State University have concluded that non-wood bats are just as safe as wood bats. The study also found that wood bats reduce hitt
REI Replaces Climbing Walls with Community Building…
REI's newly-opened Boulder prototype was designed as a testament to the potential of green building, but it also left something behind: the rock climbing wall. In its place is an elevated community center – a first for REI. The 2,000-square foot area
Grassroots Members Top the Outdoor Business 25 Best Specialty Outdoor Retailers List…
In 1994, four independent specialty retailers banded together to form the Retailers of the Outdoor Industry group. Today, there are 33 members of the group, which is now called the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance. The members represent $140 million in combine
Jeff Weidman Takes a Step Back from Rutabaga…
After five years at the helm of Rutabaga, store co-owner Jeff Weidman is reducing his day-to-day involvement, as well has his share of the business. Darren Bush, Weidman’s business partner, will be stepping up and taking on more responsibility. Bush has b
Garmin Inks Deal to Acquire Its Danish Distributor…
Garmin signed a letter of intent to acquire Fairpoint Navigation, the distributor of the company's consumer products in Denmark. The completion of the acquisition – expected to occur in January 2008 – depends on negotiations and the execution of a de
Conservation Alliance Distributes $400K in Grants…
The Conservation Alliance sent checks totaling $400,000 to 17 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America. The donations marked the Alliance’s final disbursal of funding for 2007, and represent the largest single funding round in
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