Gwendolyn Manto has left her role as EVP and chief merchandising officer of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., effective April 13, 2009. According to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, the retailer does not expect to replace her in this po
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Vision Street Wear to Launch at Finish Line
Collective Licensing International (CLI), along with Vision Street Wear licensee, Intersport North America (INA), plan to relaunch the skate brand at Finish Line in August 2009. INA signed a licensing agreement with CLI in August 2008 for the Vision Stre
Cabela’s Closes on $500 Million Securitization
Cabela's Inc. announced that Cabela's Credit Card Master Note Trust successfully completed the sale of $500 million of Asset-Backed Notes, Series 2009-I…
Intrawest May Consider Sale of Some Assets
According to Summit Daily News, Intrawest, the ski resort owner, may explore selling some assets to reduce debt. The possible sales come as its parent, New York-based Fortress Investment Group, a public hedge fund and private equity firm, has been taken a
SmartWool Appoints Backbone Media for PR
SmartWool Corporation has retained Backbone Media to handle its public relations efforts. SmartWool will partner with Backbone to oversee media communications and promotion of its product lines and events…
CenterStone Releases Version 2.1 of iVendix
CenterStone Technologies, Inc. announced that Version 2.1 of iVendix is now “live.” The iVendix solution provides manufacturers of well-known consumer brands with a business-to-business (B2B) on-line ordering solution for their retail accounts and sales
Veltec Sports Names V.P. of Sales
Veltec Sports, a distributor and marketer of premier cycling brands, announced that Chris Bogue joined the company, as vice president of sales. Bogue, previously VP of Sales and strategic accounts at Pearl Izumi, comes to Veltec with over 25 years of expe
Surf and Apparel Industries Mourn Passing of Dick Baker
Dick Baker, longtime SIMA president and industry veteran, passed away this morning after a two-year battle with cancer. The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association released this statement in honor of Baker today, expressing their appreciation for all he d
Nike, Patagonia and Zappos Earn Recognition for Ethics
Nike, Patagonia, Zappos.com and Target all received nominations for 2009's “Most Ethical Companies,” according to Ethisphere. The environmental magazine said it received a record number of nominations from companies in over 100 countries and 35 indus
PE4life Teams with Two Advocacy Groups
PE4life, the nation's advocate for physical education programs, has partnered with two innovative programs — Action Based Learning (ABL) and Project Adventure (PA) — to improve the health and fitness of children across the country…
M.J. Soffe Names EVP of Sales
M. J. Soffe, LLC announced that Ron Wagenseil joined the company as executive vice president of sales. Wagenseil comes to Soffe with over 25 years of successful leadership in the branded and licensed apparel industry. His former branded apparel business a
R.G. Barry Names Zeng to Top Sourcing Post
R.G. Barry Corporation named global sourcing veteran Hong Zeng as its China-based vice president of sourcing. Zeng most recently was general manager for a Chinese footwear manufacturer in Fuzhou. He previously held executive management and sourcing positi
N8 Concepts Acquires EcoBlu Products
N8 Concepts, Inc., a maker of action sports and golf apparel based in Denver, has signed a binding letter of intent to acquire EcoBlu Products, Inc. EcoBlu manufactures proprietary wood products coated with a patented chemistry that protects against mold
Shock Doctor Sponsors MotoGP Race Team
Shock Doctor, Inc. has partnered with Rizla Suzuki MotoGP, supplying the crew and racers with its line of technologically-advanced luggage, backpacks and various Power Dry™ System products. The Power Dry System keeps racers protected from potentially harm
Roblin Athletic Becomes Canadian Distributor for Etonic
Etonic Worldwide, based in Westborough, MA, announced that Roblin Athletic Inc, based in Winnipeg, has been named as the Canadian distributor for Etonic golf footwear, gloves and accessories. Roblin Athletic Inc. has been one of Canada's premier dist
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