Etnies will sponsor the Action Sports Film Series at the Newport Beach Film Festival, an international showcase of films celebrating athletes and filmmakers pushing limits in action sports. Running from April 24-30 the Action Sports Film Series will incl
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Head N.V. Launches Notes Exchange
Head N.V. announced the commencement by HTM, a subsidiary of Head N.V., of a private exchange offer, to exchange its outstanding €135 million ($174.7 million) 8½% senior notes due 2014 for its new 10% senior secured notes due 2014. the company said the pu
Quiksilver/Roxy Enters Home Goods License
CHF Industries has entered into a license with Quiksilver Inc. to produce home lines for its Quiksilver and Roxy brands…
Fiskars Outdoor Hires VP, Commercial Sales
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Buff Creates Private Label for Eddie Bauer
Original Buff, the manufacturer of outdoor headwear, said it will be part of the team creating the Eddie Bauer/Whittaker Mountaineering First Ascent apparel and gear line launching this spring 2009…
Verde PR Hires Todd Walton
Verde PR & Consulting hired Todd Walton as Senior Account Executive. Walton was with Outdoor Research from 1999 – 2008, serving most recently as Public Relations Manager. This past year, he directed public relations and communications at Crested Butte Mou
Timberland Partners with Soles4Souls
Timberland announced a new consumer promotion with long-time partner Soles4Souls. Beginning on April 23, customers will be invited to drop off any pair of gently worn shoes at 68 Timberland retail locations around the U.S. in exchange for a 10% discount o
Nike Exec Chosen for Obama Post
President Barack Obama announced that he will nominate Nike vice-president Maria Eitel as chief executive officer of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Eitel is president of the Nike Foundation and previously served as vice-president of c
TaylorMade Performance Lab Opens in Boston
TaylorMade Performance Labs opened its sixth custom golf club fitting facility at The International in Boston. The new TaylorMade Performance Lab in Boston follows the relatively recent opening of one in Palm Desert, California, according to puttingzone.
Cybex Joins Medical Fitness Advisory Board
Cybex International, Inc. has become a Vendor Advisory Board Member of the Medical Fitness Association (MFA). The MFA serves facilities and professionals who are committed to promoting the benefits of health and fitness programs on lifestyle-related disea
Recall: Specialized Bicycle Components Bicycles
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., announced a voluntary recall of about 14,00 Specialized 2009 Model Bicycles. The handlebars can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider…
Nfinity Names Cheer Manager
Nfinity named James Kersey to the position of Cheerleading Brand Manager. James worked for the event company Spirit Cheer since the organization’s inception where he oversaw production, marketing and staffing. In his new position, Kersey will be responsib
Former Dick’s Sporting Goods RE Exec Fined
The former senior vice president of real estate at Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., Joseph Queri, Jr. on Monday was fined for insider trading stemming from the sporting good chain's acquisition of Galyan's Trading Company, Inc. in 2004…
Broder Bros. Warns of Bankruptcy
Broder Bros. Co. warned that it will have to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy unless it can exchange $225 million in existing debt for new debt and stock by mid-May. For each $1,000 in old notes paying 11.25 percent and due Oct. 15, 2010, the company said,
Phoenix Footwear Group Q4 Loss Widens
Phoenix Footwear Group Inc. reported its fourth quarter net loss of $14.9 million or $1.83 per share, compared to a net loss of $11.89 million or $1.48 per share in the year ago quarter. The net loss from continuing operations for the quarter was $14.2 mi
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