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Thomas J. Ryan
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Intrawest to Face Auction
Intrawest ULC, the owner of British Columbia’s celebrated Whistler-Blackcomb ski resort as well as a popular resort in Mont Tremblant, has been put on the auction block less than a month before it is slated to host the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Ga
Cybex Names Chief Marketing Officer
Cybex International, Inc. appointed Larry Gulko as its chief marketing officer. Gulko has worked with a broad range of high-profile brands including Johnson & Johnson, Reebok, Gillette, PGA of America, Kodak, Siemens, and LPGA, among others…
Reebok To Exclusively Sponsor Lacrosse Film “Crooked Arrows”
Reebok will be the exclusive sponsor of “Crooked Arrows,” an independent movie “set in the world of lacrosse” that is set to be released in November 2011. Reebok will provide financing, equipment, apparel, along with co-branded marketing support…
True Temper Partners with AJGA
True Temper has signed on as sponsor of the American Junior Golf Association, organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. True Temper sig
Boxercraft Joins National Network of Embroidery Professionals
Boxercraft, the spiritwear manufacturer, has joined the National Network of Embroidery Professionals Preferred Vendor Program. Through the program, Boxercraft is offering 2nd column pricing to all NNEP members…
Hincapie Sportswear Hires Northwest Reps
Hincapie Sportswear (Hincapie), manufacturer of clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired the Moss Bay Group (MBG) as retail sales representatives for the brand in the Northwest. Effective immediately, MBG will represent Hincapie for retail cycling
Yue Yuen’s FY09 Sales Increase 2%
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited said total revenues rose 2% in its year ended Sept. 30, to $5.01 billion. Net profit attributable to equity holders of the company decreased by 0.9% year on year to approximately $464.7 million, or 28 cents a share..
Tefron Names CEO
Tefron Ltd. appointed Amit Meridor as its chief executive officer, effectiv, January 21. He has over 15 years of experience in the textile industry, executive managerial experience in business development, special situations and turnaround programs…
Finish Line Boosts Quarterly Dividend
Finish Line Inc. boosted its quarterly dividend by 33% to 4 cents a share from 3 cents previously. The quarterly cash dividend will be payable March 15, 2010 to shareholders of record as of February 26, 2010…
RECALL: Horizon Fitness/LIVESTRONG Elliptical Trainers
About 18,000 Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG fitness elliptical trainers are being recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Johnson Health Tech North America Inc…
Palmguard Sponsors Southern Indoor Football League
Southern Indoor Football League has inked a deal to have Palmgard International, Inc. become the official glove of the SIFL. The partnership will allow for Palmgard International, Inc. extensive marketing opportunities benefiting from the SIFL's conc
NFL Scaling Back Game Jerseys Distribution
The NFL is only allowing online shops that bought at least $3 million worth of licensed merchandise from Reebok last year to apply to offer game day jerseys this year, according to a report in the New York Times. Brian McCarthy, an N.F.L. spokesman, told
Kobe, Lebron Most Popular NBA Jerseys
The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant once again retained the top spot on the NBA’s Most Popular Jerseys, a ranking he has held since the start of the 2008-09 season. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James maintains the No. 2 spot…
Outdoor Research Hires Director of Sales, Europe
Outdoor Research's Maurice Brenninkmeijer who has served as Sales Manager – Canada for OR, has been named the new Director of Sales – Europe…
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