Accolade Group has been appointed as the exclusive North American Distributor for Besson Ski Wear and Briko Ski and Cycling products. Accolade Group will be responsible for the 2008 autumn/winter shipping season. Accolade Group has also been appointed th
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Orange 21 Responds to Thesis: No Plans to Sell
In response to the letter issued by Thesis Capital Management late last week, Orange 21 co-chairmen of the board, Mark Simo and John Pound, sent a pair of letters, one to Thesis and the other to the company's “friends and constituents” saying that t
GBMI Names Sales Directors for NOMASS, Kids
Global Brand Marketing Inc. has appointed Mike Balzer as director of sales for NOMASS, and Rob Burrus as director of sales for the GBMI Kids division. Both sales executives will each have a sales force for their respective divisions and will be reporting
Sierra Designs Names Director of Product Development
Sierra Designs named product design veteran Melodie Miller as director of product development and merchandising for Sierra Designs and Ultimate Direction. Miller brings nearly three decades of freelance and in-house design and development of technical and
Brooks Appoints Team Sales Manager
Brooks Sports, Inc. has hired Charlie Wilson as team sales manager. His major responsibilities include driving the team sales efforts, developing successful sales programs with individual team dealers, and working with the external sales force to provide
ASICS’ Onitsuka Passes Away
ASICS Corporation chairman Kihachiro Onitsuka died on Saturday, September 29 of heart failure in a hospital in Kobe, Japan. He was 89. Mr. Onitsuka was born on May 29, 1918, in Tottori Prefecture in western Japan. Concerned at the sight of the nation’s y
Twins Names Director of Marketing and Communications
Twins Enterprise Inc. and Banner Supply Company have named Steven David as director of marketing and communications. In his new role, Steven will oversee all aspects of brand marketing, communications, on-line initiatives, sponsorships and retail account
RVCA Clothing Names Levine as President
RVCA Clothing has appointed Dan Levine as president. Dan joins RVCA after 4 years with Hurley International where he held the positions of VP of new business development and VP of merchandising and design…
Finish Line Adds Warmbat to Shoe Wall
The Finish Line, Inc. has signed a distribution agreement with Warmbat Australia to carry the company’s Kangaroo Classic line of sheepskin boots in select locations beginning in October 2007…
Optic Nerve Promotes Three; Hires Three
Optic Nerve and its parent company, Mountain Shades, Inc., announced have promoted three employees and added three new sales representatives. Bud Doyle was promoted to national sales manager; Greg Niver added southern sales manager to his duties; and Bob
Worldwide Buying Group Concludes Fall Show; Sets ’08 Dates
Worldwide Buying Group has just concluded their fall tradeshow in Reno, Nevada, which was held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The general show featured spring purchasing for Footwear, Fishing Tackle, Outdoor/Camping, Men’s, Women’s and Children’s A
Finish Line Fires Back at Genesco with Own Court Action
The Finish Line, Inc. has filed an answer, counterclaim and third-party claim for declaratory judgment in connection with the action pending in the Chancery Court in Nashville, Tennessee, regarding the company's proposed acquisition of Genesco Inc. I
Columbia Signs License for Pet Products
Columbia Sportswear Company entered a licensing agreement with RC Pet Products to design, manufacture and market a new line of Columbia Sportswear-branded pet products aimed at outdoor consumers…
Sport Supply Group Names Pitts as CFO
Sport Supply Group, Inc. has appointed John Pitts to the position of CFO. Pitts was formerly the sr. vice president of finance, and replaces William Estill who officially retired on September 28, 2007…
Johnson Outdoors Receives $11.2 mm Tent Order
Johnson Outdoors Inc. recently received military orders totaling $11.2 million with anticipated delivery in the first half of calendar 2008. The recent orders came as the company’s Binghamton, New York tent manufacturing operation was ramping down produc
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