Allyance Picks Up Share In 10th Street Bros.

Allyance has joined forces with 10th Street Bros by acquiring an undisclosed, but significant interest in this Action Sports Film Studio. 10th Street Bros, an award winning Action Sports Production Company, has developed a cult following with its hilariou

Everlast Redeems Stock; Prepays Notes

Everlast Worldwide Inc. redeemed the entirety of its outstanding $20 million Series A Preferred Stock and related rights and privileges, including the elimination of the profit-sharing mechanism, the retirement of its two board of director seats, and the

Odyssey Adventure Racing Hires Director of Brand Development

David Noyes has been named by Odyssey Adventure Racing as their new Director of Brand Development. “We are thrilled to have David join our team,” says Odyssey president Ronny Angell. “He brings 20 years of experience in marketing, advertising, and interna

Mammoth Sale a Boon to Intrawest’s Q2

Intrawest Corporation reported net income for the second quarter, including discontinued operations, of $69.3 million or $1.41 per diluted share compared to a net loss of $7.1 million or 15 cents per diluted share last year. During the second quarter the

Acushnet Parent Sees Fourth Quarter Sales Jump 24%

Fortune Brands saw net sales of $1.96 billion for the fourth quarter, up 24%. Sales benefited 17 percentage points from the net impact of acquisitions, excise taxes and favorable foreign exchange. Fourth quarter net income was $175.9 million ($1.17 per di

Quiksilver Launches Quik Films

Quiksilver, a division of Quiksilver Inc. launched its newest program, Quik Films. Designed to recognize exploration, style, and personal expression within the filmmaking community, Quik Films is the natural progression for a brand founded on fostering in

PrideSports Promotes Tran to Director of Marketing

PrideSports promoted of Harby Tran to Director of Marketing. Tran, who came to Pride in 2005 and previously served as Product Marketing Manager, will oversee all marketing initiatives for Softspikes-brand cleats and Pride Golf Tees. Prior to Pride, Tran

Mountain High Park Vet Founds Super parX

Tyrone Coyne has left Mountain High in Wrightwood, California to launch Super parX, an international terrain park design and management company. The company specializes in resort consultation, special events, and special effects for movies and television

Easton and Riddell Bell Merge to Form $600 Million Company

Easton Sports, Inc. and Riddell Bell Holdings will merge to become Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. The combined company will generate more than $600 million in annual revenue, hold leading market positions in baseball, softball, football, hockey, cycling, auto

Cutter and Buck CEO Leaves for GapBody

Cutter & Buck Inc.'s president, CEO, and board member, John T. (Tom) Wyatt will be relinquishing his positions with the company on March 8, 2006, to become the president of GapBody, part of Gap, Inc…

Dragon Hires New General Manager

Dragon Optical welcomed Aaron Behle as the company's new General Manager. Effective immediately, Aaron comes to Dragon to help strengthen and build the brand globally while providing solid corporate direction and insight. Aaron brings years of action

Quiksilver Names Adcock as President of DC Shoes

Quiksilver, Inc. appointed Nick Adcock to the role of President, DC Shoes, effectively immediately. Adcock will report directly to Bernard Mariette, President, Quiksilver, Inc., and will be based at DC Shoes' global headquarters in Vista, CA. DC Shoe

Rawlings Named Official Ball and Helmet Supplier for WBC

Rawlings Sporting Goods has recently been named as the official supplier of Baseballs and Helmets for the inaugural World Baseball Classic. The baseball will be used by all of the 16 participating teams, each representing a different nation or territory,