Category: Apparel

Quiksilver Names Adcock as President of DC Shoes

February 6, 2006 SGB Update

Quiksilver, Inc. appointed Nick Adcock to the role of President, DC Shoes, effectively immediately. Adcock will report directly to Bernard Mariette, President, Quiksilver, Inc., and will be based at DC Shoes' global headquarters in Vista, CA. DC Shoe

Bikes Belong Announces Five New Grants

February 6, 2006 SGB Update

Bikes Belong will award $37,850 in grants this month to five bicycling projects. The trails and bicycle advocacy supported by these grants will connect community paths, expand opportunities for mountain biking and, as always, put more people on bicycles m

Rawlings Named Official Ball and Helmet Supplier for WBC

February 6, 2006 SGB Update

Rawlings Sporting Goods has recently been named as the official supplier of Baseballs and Helmets for the inaugural World Baseball Classic. The baseball will be used by all of the 16 participating teams, each representing a different nation or territory,

GBMI Names de Leeuw as Head of New Euro Offices

February 6, 2006 SGB Update

Global Brand Marketing, Inc. appointed Roelof de Leeuw as European General Manager for the new GBMI European sales office based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Mr. de Leeuw will oversee all sales, marketing, operational, and logistical aspects of managing the

Yakima Launches Lifetime Warranty

February 3, 2006 SGB Update

Yakima has created the new “Love It ‘Till You Leave It” limited lifetime warranty. The warranty, which goes into effect on March 1, 2006, covers all Yakima products and accessories for the life of the original owner…

Lafuma Acquires German Equestrian Brand

February 3, 2006 SGB Update

Lafuma took-over the business activities and main assets of Gerog SCHUMACHER, a German company specialized in equitation clothing. Sales in 2005 for Georg Schumacher totalled €2.2 million ($2.6 mm), 60% of which was achieved in Germany, Austria and Switze

BOB Successfully Relocates to Boise

February 3, 2006 SGB Update

In an effort to accommodate continued growth of the company, BOB jogging strollers has successfully relocated its entire business operation from San Luis Obispo, CA to Boise, ID. As of January 16, BOB has resumed operations and is again shipping product –

Target’s January Comps Increase 5.2%

February 2, 2006 SGB Update

Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales from continuing operations for the four weeks ended January 28, 2006 increased 14.1% to $3.566 billion from $3.126 billion for the four-week period ended January 29, 2005. On this same basis, comparabl

Confluence Extends Tsunami Commitment Program

February 2, 2006 SGB Update

After the 2005 Tsunami in South Asia, Confluence Watersports introduced the Tsunami Commitment program to raise funds to support the relief and rebuilding of areas affected by water related natural disasters. As was the case last year, in 2006 Confluence

New Era’s VP Appointed to FLA Board

February 2, 2006 SGB Update

New Era Cap Co.'s Vice President of Global Human Resources, Timothy J. Freer, has been appointed to the Fair Labor Association’s Board of Directors. Mr. Freer will hold one of six Industry Representative positions on the board; the position has a th

Precor Makes Promotions in Sales Division

February 2, 2006 SGB Update

Precor promoted Larry Domingo to Vice President of Commercial Sale. Domingo previously was Commercial Sales Director. In addition, Domingo has promoted Dan Toigo and Sean Kearney to Regional Sales Director positions, and Chuck Fedorka to Director of Natio

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