Mavic, Inc hired Chad Moore as marketing director, North America. It also opened a Canadian sales office…
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Wolverine Offers Cautious 2014 Outlook
Wolverine World Wide Inc. reported its fourth quarter earnings came in slightly above analysts’ expectations. But sales were moderately below plan as cold weather impacted sales of its brown shoes and casual footwear, especially with the Sperry Top-
Wolverine Worldwide Records Marginal Revenue Gain in Q4
Wolverine Worldwide Inc. narrowed its net loss in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 28, to $1.7 million, or 2 cents a share, from $3.7 million, or 4 cents, a year ago. Sales on a pro-forma basis inched up 0.6 percent. Blake Krueger, CEO, said, “Even as a slug
Soles4Souls Names Four New Board Members
Soles4Souls, Inc., a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to advancing the fight against global poverty through the distribution of shoes and clothing, added four new members to the organization's board of directors…
Fox Head Appoints CEO
Fox Head Inc., the maker of motocross protection and apparel, appointed Nick Adcock as CEO, effective immediately following the resignation of Pete Fox. Adcock previously served as global president of DC Shoes…
Sport Chalet Partners with Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University's Department of Athletics and Sport Chalet have entered a three-year partnership in which Sport Chalet will be the exclusive apparel and equipment provider to the Waves athletic teams…
Rider Sandals Spring Foosball Tour Comes to UNLV
Rider Sandals' Spring foosball tour will be making a stop at the University of Nevada Las Vegas Feb. 20, then continuing on to one other west coast campuses before heading East…
Elite Mountain Climber Chad Kellogg Killed on Argentine Peak
Famed climber Chad Kellogg, 42, died in Argentina after a rockfall in Patagonia… Famed climber Chad Kellogg, 42, died in Argentina after a rockfall in Patagonia…
SIMA Image Awards Announced
More than 700 attendees from surf companies and specialty retail shops gathered at the City National Grove of Anaheim Thursday night as the 2013 SIMA Image Award winners were revealed. Winners included Vans, Patagonia, RVCA, Hurley, Roxy, Rip Curl…
Reef Signs West Coast Surfer
Reef said it extended San Clemente surfer Tia Blanco to a “head-to-toe” Reef Ambassador…
Nathan CEO Accepted into International Young Presidents’ Organization
Nathan, the running accessories specialist, announced the acceptance of its CEO, Bridgit Lombard, into the International Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), an exclusive network of the world’s most prominent business leaders…
Balega Kicks Off 2014 by Giving Back
Balega, the performance sock brand, continues to focus on supporting local communities. In 2014, Balega is expanding its charity and fundraising initiative actions by donating to SoliderSocks, Veterans in Need, and the Catawba County United Way…
New Balance Buys More Land for Brighton Development
New Balance has purchased another two acres of property next to where it recently began building a $500 million complex in Brighton, according to The Boston Herald…
Gildan’s CEO Sets Share Disposition Plan
Gildan Activewear Inc. announced that Glenn J. Chamandy, president and CEO, has entered into a pre-arranged share disposition plan, under which he has authorized and directed a U.S. financial institution to sell up to 1 million of his common share…
Under Armour Defends U.S. Speedskater Suits
Amid heightened media attention over the disappointing performance of the U.S. Speedskating team so far at the Sochi Olympics, Under Armour on Monday defended its Mach 39 racing suit. All of the uniforms use were tested “rigorously” and numerous athletes
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