Liquid Force announced that Gary Siskar will be joining the Kite Division as brand manager. The 20-year veteran has worked for brands such as Arnette, OP, Sole Tech, and Burton…
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CenterStone’s B2B E-Commerce Solutions See Explosive Usage Growth
CenterStone Technologies predicts that adoption of Web-based B2B wholesale ordering will continue to grow in 2010 as companies realize the competitive advantage that opening up their brands for business 24/7 provides them…
McDavid Sponsors U.S. Snowboarder
McDavid, Inc. inked an endorsement deal with Nick Baumgartner, who will represent the US in Vancouver for the winter games later this month. Baumgartner will wear McDavid’s newest line of HexPad protective apparel during the games, which kick off o
Nike and Others Form Sustainability Coalition
Ten organizations, including Nike and the Outdoor Industry Association, announced the launch of the GreenXchange (GX), a Web-based marketplace where companies can collaborate and share intellectual property (IP) which can lead to new sustainability busine
Trek Settles Suit Against Cyclist Greg LeMond
Trek Bicycles settled a lawsuit filed almost two years ago against 3-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond. Under the terms of the settlement, Trek will make a pair of $100,000 payments to a charity called OneInSix.Org. LeMond is involved in that group
Stein Mart Names Chief Merchant
Brian R. Morrow has been appointed executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of Stein Mart, Inc.. Morrow has more than 25 years of merchandise leadership, most recently as senior vice president and general merchandising manager at Macy'
Vans to Sponsor Gudauskas Brothers
Vans said Patrick, Dane and Tanner Gudauskas, three of surfing's most promising young surfers, expanded their six-year relationship with the brand to include apparel and accessories as well as the footwear program they already support…
Body Bar Names European Distributor
Body Bar Inc. said Meijers Distribution has become a Body Bar Master Distributor. Meijers distributes to the Benelux region, which includes Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg. Meijers will also act as a master distributor for Body Bar products in Euro
Snow Sports Coalition Addresses Congress on Climate Change
Jeremy Jones, eight-time Big Mountain Snowboarder of the Year, along with a coalition of winter sport filmmakers and industry representatives, appeared before lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss the economic, social and intangible values of winter sports
Walking Co. Files Reorganization Plan
The Walking Company Holdings, Inc. filed a reorganization plan under which the company intends to keep 207 of its 214 (over 96%) current store locations open and pay off all of its debts and future obligations to trade creditors. It plans to exit Chapter
Hi-Tec Sports Sees Earnings Double in 2009
Hi-Tec Sports PLC, the privately-held British footwear company based in the United Kingdom, reported that with the aid of solid sales growth, earnings more than doubled in 2009. Sales in local currencies increased over 10% resulting in $250 million at who
Payless ShoeSource Supports African American Youth
In celebration of Black History Month this February, Payless ShoeSource will continue its Payless Inspiring Possibilities Scholarship program by joining together with its shoppers and the National Urban League (NUL) to raise money to support the future of
Athletic Directors Tour Nike’s Asian Factories
According to The Exponent, Purdue's Student Newspaper, the university's athletic director on Jan. 14 joined a group of other university athletic directors on a Nike-sponsored trip to factories in China and Vietnam. The ten-day tour comes as Nike
National Girls and Women in Sports Day Hits Capital Hill
In celebration of the 24th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), two-time Olympic softball medalist and Women's Sports Foundation President Jessica Mendoza will join organizations and leaders from the National Girls and Women in Spor
Golf Rounds Slide in December
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the US were down 14.7% in December compared to December 2008 and down 0.6% (-0.6%) for all of 2009 compared to 2008…
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