Quiksilver Inc. agreed to sell its Raisins portfolio of swim brands to AOM Holdings, LLC. The brands, which Quiksilver has operated since 1994, include Raisins, Raisins Girls, Leilani, Island Soul an Island Escape…
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Thomas J. Ryan
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March Retail Sales Stronger Than Anticipated
According to the National Retail Federation, March retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) increased 0.9% seasonally adjusted over February and 5.7% unadjusted year-over-year. The better-than-expected results were
Rocket Dog Names VP, Marketing
Kim Dresser , former vice president of global communications and PR for DC Shoes, has been hired as vice president of marketing with California-based juniors footwear brand Rocket Dog. Dresser has more than 15 years of experience in lifestyle marketing w
Wiley X to Move into New Corporate Offices
Wiley X Inc., the maker of protective eyewear and gloves, plans to move into new corporate office/warehouse facilities in the company's hometown of Livermore, CA…
Honey Stinger Recognized as a Colorado Company to Watch
Honey Stinger, the manufacturer of honey-based, natural energy foods, was recently named a 'Colorado Company To Watch' award winner…
Nike Opens Pop-Up Soccer Store in Chicago
Nike is opening a pop-up soccer-themed store in Chicago. Nike x St. Alfred, which opens on April 15, is collaboration with St. Alfred, an indie boutique down the street known for its edgy streetwear and sneakers…
Flat Fitty Names Mark Voight as San Diego Rep
Flat Fitty/Lavish Headwear said 19-year industry veteran Mark Voight has joined its team as the new San Diego County outside sales rep…
Trek Partners for MTB Team
Trek Bicycle, and the Trek Store of Toronto, have teamed up to form the Trek Canada Mountain Bike Race Team…
Trek Partners for MTB Team
Trek Bicycle, and the Trek Store of Toronto, have teamed up to form the Trek Canada Mountain Bike Race Team…
Sport Chek Stores Adds Nevada Bob’s Golf Shops
The Forzani Group Ltd. said it opened nearly 60 Sport Chek stores nationwide, with plans to expand the shops to even more stores in even more cities…
GSI Commerce Appoints Marketing Services Chief
GSI Commerce Inc. appointed Chris Saridakis as chief executive officer of the company's marketing services segment. In this capacity, Saridakis will oversee GSI's existing marketing services businesses, e-Dialog and TrueAction…
Prince Sports Completes $12 Million Equity Offering
According to an amended Reg D filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Prince Sports Management Holdings LLC completed its $11.67 million equity offering of Class A-1A units as part of a refinancing of its business…
Ben Roethlisberger Dumped as Beef Jerky Spokesperson
A Pittsburgh food company has ended its beef jerky sponsorship deal with Ben Roethlisberger following the Steelers quarterback's sexual assault allegations. The company had sold “Big Ben's Beef Jerky” in bags depicting the quarterback at local s
Cybex Announces ‘Eat, Drink and Drive with Greg Norman’ Promotion
Cybex International, Inc., the exercise equipment manufacturer, announced its “Eat, Drink and Drive with Greg Norman” promotion, providing country clubs, resorts and other facilities that purchase the CYBEX Golf Fitness Sweet Spot solution prior to July 3
Trek Loses Lawsuit Against Winery
Trek Winery, a family-run winery in Novato, CA, won a federal trademark lawsuit filed by Trek Bicycle Corp. over the winery's name…
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