Ocean Minded, Inc. named Bethany Hamilton to its team of athletes. Five Years ago Hamilton shocked the world with her undying passion after losing her left arm in a vicious shark attack on the North Shore of Kauai, Hawaii, her home…
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New Era, Teamsters Settle Dispute
New Era Cap Co. and the local teamsters union have reached a deal at the company's 118-worker distribution center in Mobile, AL. Details weren't released. Said Christopher Koch, CEO of New Era. “This contract solidifies what I hope will be a lon
Rockport Launches ‘Live in Rockport’ Campaign
The Rockport Company announced a new advertising campaign –“Live in Rockport” – to promote its 2008 collection. The campaign, developed with Boston-based agency Hill Holliday (www.hhcc.com), will be launched in more than 60 countries worldwide in late Feb
Outdoor and SnowSports Deals Abound…
It was a busy and a good week for the outdoor and snowsports industries with five acquisitions, including two that could restore the luster of authentic brands hindered in recent years by botched acquisitions. The deals came in several flavors, including
SHOT Show Celebrates 30th Year…
The four-day Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade Show, sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Federation opened in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, February 2nd. The 2008 event celebrates the SHOT Show’s 30th anniversary. Segmented into General Shooting & Hunting
Modell’s/Wilson Donate Footballs for Superbowl Wager
Modell's Sporting Goods and Wilson Sporting Goods donated 2,008 footballs as part of a Super Bowl wager to the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) for distribution and youth sports programs across New York City. Food was also donated
Silverado Financial Acquires Water Skeeter Sports Innovations
Silverado Financial Inc. signed a formal letter of intent to purchase Water Skeeter Sports Innovations Inc. (“WSSI”) of Stockton, California. WSSI has established itself as a leader in personal pontoon craft and float tubes, and plans to expand its curren
Silverado Financial Acquires Water Skeeter Sports Innovations
Silverado Financial Inc. signed a formal letter of intent to purchase Water Skeeter Sports Innovations Inc. (“WSSI”) of Stockton, California. WSSI has established itself as a leader in personal pontoon craft and float tubes, and plans to expand its curren
Phoenix Footwear CFO Joins Natural Alternatives International
Natural Alternatives International, Inc., the maker of nutritional supplements, appointed Kenneth Wolf as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 11, 2008. Wolf spent the prior five years as Chief Financial Officer with Phoenix Footwear Group. Wolf is
Perry Ellis Expects to Meet Q4 Estimates
Perry Ellis International Inc expects to report fourth-quarter earnings that will meet or beat analysts' average estimate of 61 cents per share. The company also said that while the first half of its current fiscal year, which began Feb. 1, will be c
Dick’s Sponsors Major League Lacrosse
Dick's Sporting Goods has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement to become an Official Partner Of Major League Lacrosse. Dick's will become the presenting sponsor of the helmet cam on EPSN2 broadcasts. In addition, Dick's will become the
MEC Wins Canada’s Governance Award
Mountain Equipment Co-Op (MEC) is the overall winner of The Conference Board of Canada/Spencer Stuart 2008 National Awards in Governance, for its implementation of a sustainability strategy to ensure its short and long term success. MEC was the winner of
Speedo Unveils LZR RACER
To celebrate its 80th anniversary, Speedo launched the new SPEEDO LZR RACER, which the company said independent tests has shown to be the world’s fastest swimsuit. A retail version of the suit will go on sale in May 2008…
Wolverine World Wide Hikes Dividend by 22.2%
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend increase of 22.2% to 11 cents a share. The dividend is payable on May 1, to stockholders of record on April 1, and represents a 44 cents per share annual dividend…
Converse Launches New Dr. J. Commercial
To celebrate 100 year anniversary, Converse will launch a television spot featuring one of its biggest former endorsers, Julius “Dr. J” Erving. The :15 second television spot features slow motion game footage of a famed Dr. J. dunk from the 1985-86 NBA s
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