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
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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
Sport Chalet Sees Q3 Sales Increase 3.7% with New Store Help
Sport Chalet, Inc. saw sales increase 3.7% from $96.1 million for the third quarter ended December 31, 2004 to $99.7 million for the same period this year, with sales from six new stores contributing $5.4 million, or 5.5% of the increase. Same store sales
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,
Collective Licensing Int’l Acquires Lifestyle Brands Ltd.
Collective Licensing International, LLC acquired Toronto, Ontario-based Lifestyle Brands Ltd., owner of the Vision and Vision Street Wear, Vision Skateboards, Vision Snowboards, Premise, Lamar and LTD, Dukes, Rage, Ultra-Wheels, and Skate Attack brands.
GBMI Names de Leeuw as Head of New Euro Offices
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. appointed Roelof de Leeuw as European General Manager for the new GBMI European sales office based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Mr. de Leeuw will oversee all sales, marketing, operational, and logistical aspects of managing the
Quiksilver Promotes Kaupas to VP Marketing
Quiksilver promoted of Natas Kaupas to Vice President of Marketing of Quiksilver Americas. In this capacity, Natas will oversee Quiksilver’s creative, advertising, promotion and online projects. He will also continue in his role as the Quiksilver Brand
LaCrosse Sees Q4 Sales Increase 4%; Net Slips
LaCrosse Footwear Inc. reported consolidated net sales of $29.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2005, up 4% from $28.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2004. Sales to the outdoor market were $14.2 million for the fourth quarter and $48.9 million for the
Warm Weather, Consumer Confidence, and Gift Cards Create Perfect Storm at Retail in January…
Consumers warmed up to moderating weather patterns in January and pulled out their Christmas gift cards en masse to help retailers post a solid month and the perfect finish to the retail year. As in years past, gift card redemptions help push the holiday
adidas Closes Reebok Deal; Fireman Steps Aside…
adidas-Salomon AG closed its acquisition of Reebok International Ltd. last week, creating a new global sports equipment powerhouse with revenues of approximately €9.5 billion ($11.8 billion) in the athletic footwear, athletic apparel, and hardgoods catego
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