Glenn Simms, former VP of sales at Plano Molding Co., has passed away at the age of 90. According to The Beacon News in Aurora, IL, Simms played a significant role in developing Plano Molding's fishing tackle container business…
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Spyder Names VP of Design and Merchandise
Spyder announced that J.J. Collier joined the brand as VP of Design and Merchandising. Collier's 12 years of brand experience includes posts as Senior Designer for Salomon and as Design Director at Polo Ralph Lauren RLX…
Pacific Sunwear Hires Senior Vice President, Retail
Paula Lentini has been hired as Senior Vice President, Retail, for Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. Prior to Pacific Sunwear, Lentini was Vice President, Retail Sales and Operations for T-Mobile USA and was responsible for leading their multi-billion d
Shock Doctor Names Tony Armand its CEO
Shock Doctor, Inc. has appointed Tony Armand as chief executive officer, effective May 10. Armand, who was most recently CEO of Bravo Sports, will also serve on the Shock Doctor's Board of Directors…
Dorel Secures $200 Million in Financing
Dorel Industries Inc. has secured new long-term financing by issuing $50 million of Series “A” Senior Guaranteed Notes and $150 million of Series “B” Senior Guaranteed Notes, bearing interest at 4.24% and 5.14%, respectively…
Atlanta to Host The North Face Endurance Challenge
The North Face announced the Southeast Regional of The North Face Endurance Challenge 2010 will be hosted in Atlanta, GA, October 16 – 17, 2010…
Buff to Sponsor The Five Peaks Ski Mountaineering Race in Colorado
Buff headwear will be mandatory gear for The Five Peaks ski mountaineering race in Breckinridge, Colorado on April 10, 2010…
SIA: Snow Sports Sales Continued Rebound in February
Snow Sports market sales from August through February reached $2.7 billion, up 3% compared to the same period last year, according to the SIA Retail Audit. Warmer weather in states north of the Mason-Dixon Line, less snow in the Rockies and wetter and co
NRF Criticizes Australia’s Mulesing Practices
The National Retail Federation sent a letter to Australia's Agriculture Minister Tony Burke last week, asking the Federal Government to intervene and use its influence to address the mulesing concerns…
Stuart Weitzman Says Stakeholder Exploring Sale
Stuart Weitzman said private-equity firm Irving Place Capital Management LP is exploring the sale of its 40% stake in the company he founded…
Brazil Delays Cotton Sanctions Against U.S.
U.S. and Brazilian authorities reported April 6 that Brazil has agreed to postpone the implementation of retaliatory sanctions against the U.S. after the two sides reached an agreement on interim steps the U.S. will take in response to World Trade Organiz
Nike to Sponsor U.S. Open of Surfing
Nike Inc. will sign on as sponsor of the U.S. Open of Surfing, staged July 31 to August 8 in Huntington Beach, California. The company's Hurley, Nike 6.0 and Converse brands will be featured…
Hi-Tec Reaches Canada Distribution Deal
Hi-Tec Sports announced its strategic alliance with Black Knight Canada in distributing court shoes in the Canadian market…
New Balance Officially Enters Toning Category
New Balance will officially be entering the toning category in early April with the introduction of rock&tone, a rocker-sole toning sneaker it claims features lighter weight and lower profile than any other rocker shoe on the market. Beginning in July, a
Baden Sports To Sponsor HSBCAMPS Basketball Camp
Baden Sports, Inc. has signed on to sponsor HSBCAMPS' 2010 youth basketball summer camp program. Baden, a designer and producer of the highest quality athletic balls in sports, is the official basketball sponsor of HSBCAMPS, providing fully branded b
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