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Thomas J. Ryan
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Golf Report: Nex-LvL Golf to Distribute Head Ski and Snowboard Apparel
Nex-LvL Golf Inc. has acquired the distribution rights for North America under the HEAD brand for Ski and Snowboard apparel. Nex-LvL Golf adds the ski and snowboard license to its existing HEAD Golf and Tennis license for the North American market.
Wham-O Co-founder Dies
Richard Knerr, co-founder of Wham-O company best known for the Hula Hoop and Frisbee, has died at the age of 82. Knerr, who started Wham-O in 1948 with his childhood friend Arthur “Spud” Melin, died Monday after suffering a stroke, his wife Dorothy told t
Ryka to Produce Kelly Ripa Collection
Ryka, which is owned by American Sporting Goods, announced a business partnership with Kelly Ripa. Ripa will co-design a footwear and apparel collection to include active and lifestyle products and will serve as Ryka's official spokesperson effective
Reebok’s Kaigler Joins Nintendo
Denise Kaigler, long-time PR exec for Reebok, has been named vice president of Marketing & Corporate Affairs for Nintendo of America. She was with Reebok for 16 years…
Garmin Completes Acquisition of Danish Distributor
Garmin Ltd. completed the acquisition of Fairpoint Navigation A/S (“Fairpoint”), the distributor of Garmin's automotive, outdoor recreation, fitness and marine products in Denmark. The company will be renamed Garmin Danmark A/S and will retain its ma
Orvis Joins Coalition to Help Restore Penobscot River
The Orvis Company announced a matching grant challenge in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to raise $150,000 to help remove dams on Maine's Penobscot River. Orvis and NFWF will match donors' contributions turning
Life is Good Settles Security Charges
Life is Good Inc. settled charges that it failed to sufficiently protect customers' credit card numbers and other personal information. The Federal Trade Commission said that between June and August 2006, a computer hacker was able to access the cred
Women’s Pro Soccer Unveils Name/Mia Hamm-Inspired Logo
The women’s professional soccer league launching in Spring 2009 now has a name, Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS). With the unveiling of the league logo and launch of its website, www.womensprosoccer.com, WPS made its official debut at the National Soccer
Coleman Supports Tree Project in Central Park
The Coleman Company, Inc. and sister company Marmot Mountain LLC supported the kickoff of a project launched on Jan. 10 to save and plant trees in Central Park. The project was launched next to a stately European Beech tree in the park’s Cherry Hill sect
Under Armour Ups 07 Guidance; 2008 H1 EPS Outlook Less Rosy
Under Armour shares plunged Thursday ahead of an after-market release that indicated that the company now anticipates that fiscal 2007 net revenues and earnings will come in slightly ahead of plan. The market concerns may come from UA's plans for an
Cabela’s Sells $57 Million of Senior Notes
Cabela's Inc. said it sold $57 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.2% senior notes in a private placement to institutional buyers. The notes have a final maturity of 10 years and an average maturity of seven years…
UK Anti-Trust Agency Clears Nike Purchase of Umbro
The UK's Office of Fair Trading cleared Nike Inc's proposed purchase of Umbro PLC. In replica kit sales, it argued that although the pair have a high combined market share of over 45%, this “overstates the rivalry between them.”…
Ashworth Acquires Sun Ice Trademarks
Ashworth, Inc. announced the acquisition of the Sun Ice and Sunice trademarks from Fletcher Leisure Group Inc., a company owned by its new CEO. The company expects to launch a new golf-related technical outerwear line during 2008 under this brand in the U
First FIFA Official Store Opens in Singapore
FIFA, the world football's governing body opened its first FIFA Official Store at Singapore's Changi airport. After Singapore, further FIFA Official Stores are due to open in London, Tokyo and Los Angeles, as well as in emerging markets such as
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