Kevin Davis was appointed president and CEO of Bauer Hockey following the completion of Nike's sale of Bauer. Davis most recently served as Nike Bauer Hockey's CFO and COO. Bauer CEO Mark Duggan, a long-time Nike executive, remains with Nike fol
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SportsMyx Acquires CoolXposure
SportsMyx Holdings LLC has acquired majority ownership in CoolXposure LLC, a patent pending advertising unit that attaches to the back (intake) of Port-A-Cool units. CoolXposure is an authorized distributor of Port-A-Cool portable evaporating cooling unit
Wolverine World Wide Appoints Gromek to Board
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. appointed Joseph R. Gromek to its board of directors. Gromek, 61, is president, CEO and Director of The Warnaco Group, Inc., which produces the Speedo swimwear brand as well as Calvin Klein jeans and underwear. Gromek previously
Winmark Profits Rise 17%
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play it Again Sports, reported sales rose 17% to $8.9 million from $7.6 million a year ago. The Minneapolis-based franchisor earned $937,300, or 17 cents a share, in the period against earnings of $629,800, or 11 cents, a year
JJB Sports to Close 72 Stores
JJB Sports Plc plans to close plans to close 72 stores and cut 800 jobs as it reported an expected 28.5 percent slump in full-year underlying pretax profit. The U.K.-based sports retailer and health clubs group, which currently operates about 410 stores,
Senator Gordon Smith Wins OIA Award
Senator Gordon Smith from Oregon and Representative Mark Udall from Colorado will be this year's recipients of the OIA's “Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award” for their leadership and dedication to the active outdoor recreation industry. The aw
OIWC Welcomes New Sponsors
Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition (OIWC) announced new partnerships with seven leading outdoor companies, bringing the total number of corporate supporters to 56. Coming on board as a top-level Gold Plus Sponsor is KEEN Footwear, with Twenty Four
Quiksilver Prevails in Federal Court…
Quiksilver, Inc. announced that it had again prevailed in its Federal court trial against Kymsta Corp. and its unfounded claims against Quiksilver and its “Roxy” trademark. The company had been suing against Kymsta’s use of “Roxywear” on juniors apparel..
Sterling Capital Buys Controlling Interest In Optimer
Sterling Capital Partners has purchased a controlling interest in Wilmington, Del.-based Optimer Inc. from its founders, the J.W. Moore family. Optimer, Inc. is best known for its Optimer Performance Fibers division that markets Dri-release with FreshGuar
Pony to Launch Randy Moss Collection
Pony International has agreed to an exclusive partnership to design the Randy Moss signature athletic footwear and clothing line, including a signature football cleat line. Pony's Moss branded gear will arrive in stores August 1, 2008…
Kenneth Cole Names CEO
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. has appointed Jill Granoff as its CEO. Founder Kenneth Cole will continue as the Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, retaining creative control over brand positioning, product, design, and advertising. Granoff was most rece
Prince Americas Names President
John Embree will be joining Prince Sports, Inc. as its new president of Prince Americas. John is a 17-year veteran of Wilson Sporting Goods, where he rose to be the VP and General Manager of their global racquet sports division before leaving in 2003…
Nike Golf Appoints Director, Golf Balls/Bags
Nike Golf appointed Michael Pai to the position of Global Category Director for Golf Balls and Golf Bags, effective April 14. Pai joins Nike from Srixon USA where he was the vice president of marketing, advertising and tour promotions…
K2 Moves Tubbs Marketing to Seattle
K2 Sports plans to relocate Tubbs Snowshoes marketing operations into K2's Seattle global headquarters. Tubbs's customer service, credit, distribution, development and manufacturing operations were previously integrated into the K2 Sports organi
BJ’s Comps Rise 6%
BJ's Wholesale Club Inc reported sales at its stores open at least a year rose 6 percent in March. The same-store sales result included a contribution of 3.4 percent from sales of gasoline, while a calendar shift in the timing of Easter hurt the res
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