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ASICS America Announces New CEO
ASICS America Corporation has welcomed new CEO and chairman Nobuo Oda. Previously with ASICS Corporation in Kobe, Japan as a board member and general manager of the Sports Apparel Division, Oda took over his new duties April 1, 2008 at the U.S. headquarte
Fleet Feet Expands Management Team
Fleet Feet, Inc. has announced a corporate restructure and welcomed three new team members. The restructure plan, which facilitates the best use of resources to support franchises and manage current and future growth, involves refining the responsibilitie
Aetrex Names Eastern Regional Sale Manager
Aetrex Worldwide has hired Bruce Finestone as eastern regional sales manager. Finestone, who has more than 30 years of footwear sales experiene, will be responsible for building the brand and developing strategic, regional sales plans for Aetrex’s line of
Serving San Antonio’s Blooming Running Community
It all started with a simple consumer question: “What’s the difference between polyester and cotton T-shirts? I can buy one for $12 and the other costs me $36. Can you help me out?”
Amber Anthony and her business partner, Ashley Rosilier, owners of Run Ge
Racing Flats Remain a Vital Segment for Footwear Brands
Once only seen on the feet of the most elite-level athletes, racing shoes are becoming more visible deeper in the fields of many races. Claire Wood, footwear product line manager at Brooks says, “Ten years ago, only the front line would be wearing the rac
InGemie Honored by Snowsports Writers
The North American Snowsports Journalists Association has chosen long-time SnowSports Industries America (SIA) president David Ingemie as the winner of its Carson White-Golden Quill Award. The award, named after the group’s first president, honors an indi
Skullcandy Names VP of Finance
Skullcandy added Scot Carlson as vice president of finance. Carlson comes to Skullcandy with a solid history at Black Diamond outdoor equipment, adding welcomed industry expertise to Skullcandy’s core business development…
The Finish Line Looks Ahead to New Formats and Leaves Genesco Issue Behind…
The Finish Line, Inc. seems to be putting the ugliness of its failed Genesco merger bid behind it and outlined steps it is taking to move its business forward this year…
Li and Fung U.S. Revenues Pass $1 Billion in 2007…
Li & Fung reported its U.S. business passed the $1 billion mark in 2007, achieving the company’s three-year plan. Overall, the company saw turnover of HK$92.5 billion ($11.85 bn) for the year, growth of 36% from 2006, and the largest turnover growth since
A.T. Cross Adds Native Eyewear to its Sunglass Portfolio…
Native Eyewear Inc. was acquired for $18.8 million last week by A.T. Cross Co., which is on a quest to build a $100 million-a-year optics business by 2010. ATX said it had paid $17.8 million in cash and assumed $1 million in short-term debt to acquire Nat
Gregory Strikes Out On Its Own for First Time in 25 Years…
In a deal that may make evoke whines from some outdoor insiders, three Fortune 500 veterans bought Gregory Outdoor Products. The all-cash deal marks the first time the company has been independent since its founder Wayne Gregory sold the business 25 years
And Native Enters Public Eye Under A.T. Cross…
Native Eyewear Inc. was acquired for $18.8 million last week by A.T. Cross Co., which is on a quest to build a $100 million optics business by 2010. Apparently, the numbers finally worked for everyone. ATX said it had paid $17.8 million in cash and assume
Administration Allows
A Bush administration interagency group, meeting earlier this month to discuss a proposal by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to eliminate the “first sale” rule of valuation for imported products, declined to withdraw the controversial plan. Instead, it
Action Sports Chain Adrenalina Plots National Expansion
Adrenalina, a destination retailer designed for extreme sports enthusiasts, announced that it has signed six new lease agreements as part of a national expansion initiative. The leases include premier mall locations in Atlanta, Denver, New York Metropolit
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