Powderhorn, the Jackson Hole-born ski apparel brand, named John Walbrecht as the company’s new Sales Manager for North America. Walbrecht was previously at Spyder, where he directed the snowsport giant’s global sales and marketing efforts. In his new role
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Adidas Sees Soccer Sales Exceeding EU1.3 Billion on World Cup
Adidas AG, announcing its plans to sponsor the 2010 World Cup, expects soccer sales to exceed €1.3 billion ($1.8bn) in 2010 as it gears up for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Adidas said its world market share in soccer is more than 34%, including mor
Nike Joins Coalition Seeking Climate and Energy Bill
Nike joined several major U.S. businesses this week in a lobbying effort to convince Congress to approve “strong” climate and energy legislation. Nike was among seven other companies listed in a full-page advertisement in the June 10 Wall Street Journal c
Dorel Hires Human Resources Officer, Recreational/Leisure
Dorel, the owner of Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose and SUGOI, hired Lila Campbell as its new chief human resources officer – global for the Recreational/Leisure Segment. Most recently, she served as the group executive director of human resources for C
Cabela’s Chairman Plans to Sell Shares
Cabela’s Inc. announced that its Chairman Richard Cabela has adopted a pre-arranged stock trading plan to sell a small portion of the 9.6 million shares of Cabela’s stock that he beneficially owns. Under the stock trading plan, commencing on July 15, a Ca
Forzani to Test GNC In-Store Shops
The Forzani Group Ltd. and General Nutrition Centres Co. announced a partnership that will put GNC performance nutrition boutiques within FGL stores. The first pilot market will be in Calgary, Alberta this fall…
Adcock Resigns as DC Shoes President
DC Shoes President Nick Adcock has resigned to “pursue other interests.” Quiksilver Spokesman Joshua Katz confirmed to SportsOneSource that Quiksilver Americas' President Craig Stevenson will assume Adcock's responsibilities on an interim basis
Canada Goose Lends Support to Traditional Sewers
Outerwear manufacturer Canada Goose has partnered with The North West Co., a retailer of food, products and services to rural communities in Canada, and First Air, Canada's largest northern airline, to establish Canada Goose Resource Centers in Canad
Nike and Adidas Become Founding Sponsors of iHoops
Nike and Adidas will serve as founding partners for iHoops, the youth basketball initiative. The NCAA and NBA established iHoops to provide a structure and to develop programs to improve the quality of youth basketball in order to enhance the athletic, ed
Nike Names New U.K. Marketing Director
Nike named Gino Fisanotti as its new marketing director for the U.K. and Ireland. Fisanotti, currently EMEA brand director, replaces Simon Pestridge, who in early June was promoted to the role of global brand director, based in the U.S…
Report: Eddie Bauer Probing Bankruptcy Filing
Eddie Bauer Holdings may seek bankruptcy protection as soon as this week, people knowledgeable with the situation told Bloomberg News. According to the report, Hilco Consumer Capital has expressed interest in acquiring the outdoor retailer. CCMP Capital A
JD Sports’ Sales Improve
JD Sports Fashion Plc said its underlying sales increased 1.7% over the 17 weeks to May 30. Like-for-like sales at the Bank and Scotts fashion chains were up 4.6% over the period, while like-for-likes at the JD sportswear fascia rose 1.2%…
McDavid Teams with National Sports PR Firm
McDavid Sports Medicine announced their partnership with sports public relations firms, 180 Communications, in an effort to increase its media presence. McDavid noted that the hiring comes as its latest technology, HexPad, is being used by more than half
Horch Joins Optimer Brands as VP of Sales
Jeff Horch has joined Optimer Brands as VP of sales for the company’s technologies including moisture management technology, Dri-release with FreshGuard…
Cabela’s Renews Credit Card Facility
Cabela’s Inc. announced that Wachovia Bank, National Association has renewed its $225.0 million commitment under an outstanding series of variable funding notes issued by Cabela's Credit Card Master Note Trust. The commitment is for one year…
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