Sierra Trading Post announced the release of its new online return system, “Return Express.” The online return system allows customers to order an exchange item before the original item has been returned to Sierra Trading Post…
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Bill Cramer Passes Away
Charles William (Bill) Cramer, chairman of the board of Cramer Products, Inc., has passed away at the age of 86. Cramer developed one of the company's most well-known products, Atomic Balm. He was president of Cramer from 1973 – 1976, and also served
Collegiate Pacific Chairman Michael Blumenfeld Steps Down from Board
Collegiate Pacific announced that Adam Blumenfeld, the company's Chief Executive Officer, will succeed Michael J. Blumenfeld as the Chairman of the Board, effective July 1, 2007. Michael Blumenfeld will be stepping down from the Board as previously p
Callaway Golf International Ex-Senior VP Joins e21
Element 21 Golf Company announced that Keith Keindel, Ex-Senior Vice President, International, Callaway Golf, has joined e21 to head the international distribution and sales of e21 Scandium golf equipment…
Ex-Vans CEO Joins Global Brands Group
Global Brands Group, an independent, international brand management, retail and licensing company, announced that Gary H. Schoenfeld has been named co-CEO and president. Schoenfeld's primary responsibilities include the company's retail, merchan
Zoot Sports Introduces Triathlon Footwear Line
Zoot Sports has introduced a triathlon-specific footwear line – the ULTRA Footwear Collection. Zoot said its ULTRA Footwear project is led by footwear industry veterans Aaron Azevedo (formerly with Saucony, Reebok, North Face), Bob Carroll (formerly with
Converse Hires Hip-Hop Artist as Endorsee
Converse announced that Common, Grammy award winning hip-hop artist and actor, will be the face of Converse (PRODUCT) RED. Common will appear in Converse's first national print campaign to further support Converse's partnership with (PRODUCT) RE
RECALL: Cannondale Mountain Bicycles
Cannondale and the CPSC are recalling about 6,700 Mountain Bicycles with Lefty Speed SL and Lefty Speed DLR Forks. The forks can break during use causing the rider to lose control
of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries…
Timberland Appoints VP Men’s CasualGear Footwear
The Timberland Co. appointed Tom McGee to Vice President of Men’s CasualGear Footwear. In this role, McGee will be responsible for the global strategic vision for the Men’s CasualGear Footwear division and will provide direction for the footwear design, d
Callaway Sues Fortune Brands
Callaway Golf Co. filed a lawsuit against Fortune Brands Inc. The complaint alleges that some of Fortune unit Acushnet Co.'s Titleist and Cobra brand drivers use “breakthrough” inventions patented since 2002, according to a lawsuit filed June 8 in fe
Jones Apparel Names President, Company-Owned Retail
Jones Apparel Group, Inc. announced that it has promoted Jay Friedman to President, company-Owned Retail Footwear and Apparel, effective immediately. In this role, Friedman will focus on leveraging the company's infrastructure and relationships to en
Ryka Founder Named CEO OF Swiss Masai US
Ryka founder Sheri Poe has been named chief executive officer of Swiss Masai US, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Switzerland’s Masai Group International, Ltd. In this role, Poe, who founded the Ryka brand in 1987, will oversee all U.S. operations, dist
Umbro CEO Resigns; CFO Takes Over
Umbro PLC said its chief executive Peter McGuigan has resigned to take up the role of CEO at Americana, a private equity backed business which owns the Bench and Hooch trademarks.
Umbro chief financial officer Steve Makin will become the new chief executi
Iconix to Offer $250 Million in Notes
Iconix Brand Group, Inc., the parent of Rocawwear, Danskin, Ocean Pacific and several other apparel adn footwear brands, announced its intention to offer $250 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012.
Dynacraft to Launch Tony Hawk Bikes
Dynacraft BSC, Inc., the U.S. bicycle distributor, entered into an exclusive licensing partnership with skateboarding legend and action sports pioneer, Tony Hawk. Under terms of this agreement, Dynacraft will develop several new lines of bicycles under th
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