Mizuno Corporation, having celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2006, is launching a new global tagline in 2008, Ashita Kit-to Dekiru, locally adapted for the North American markets as – Never Settle…
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OBIT: Bob Humphrey of Schutt Sports
Bob Humphrey, the second-generation former owner of Schutt Sports, Inc., manufacturer of football helmets and faceguards, died Wednesday, January 24, 2008. He was 76. Mr. Humphrey was the son of Del Humphrey, who purchased Schutt Manufacturing Company in
Pacific Sunwear Names Henry as SVP, CFO
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. has named Michael Henry as SVP and CFO of the company. Mr. Henry had been serving as interim CFO since November 2007…
Youth Outdoor Legacy Fund Gives Grants to 3 New Orgs for 2008
The Youth Outdoor Legacy Fund’s (YOLF) first-year grant awards in 2008 are focusing on the important connection and introduction that mentors make to kids who do not have the opportunity to learn about their own backyard and what is beyond it. For 2008, o
Teamsters Hold Press Conference Over Discrimination at New Era DC
NAACP Chairman Julian Bond and Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa announced plans to hold a press conference on Monday, Jan. 28, in Washington, D.C., to call on Major League Baseball (MLB) to intervene with New Era Cap to end discrimination and worker
The Finish Line, UBS to Appeal Forced Merger Decision
The Finish Line Inc. and UBS AG plan to appeal the Nashville judge's order that a $1.5 billion purchase of Genesco must go through. Finish Line and UBS want a Tennessee appeals court to decide the case before the March 3 start of a separate federal l
Summit Canyon Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Leading up to this winter’s Outdoor Retailer showcase, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance added another member to their group of quality independent outdoor retailers. At the show, Grassroots will announce that Summit Canyon Mountaineering of Gleenwood Springs,
GSI Commerce Expects 23% Revenue Growth for 2007
GSI Commerce Inc. reported it expects net revenue for fiscal 2007 to increase approximately 23% to a range of $748 million to $750 million from $609.6 million last year. Merchandise sales are expected to be approximately $1.682 billion to $1.687 billion,
Yakima Enters Distribution Agreement With QBP
Yakima has entered its first partnership with a U.S. distributor, Quality Bicycle Products (QBP), located in Bloomington, Minn. This partnership enables Yakima’s specialty retail accounts to order smaller product quantities and provide available product S
Fujikura Launches ‘Fit-On Academy’
Fujikura Composites of America has launched the Fit-On Academy, a research and development system designed to create and test new shaft designs and materials. Based at Fujikura’s Vista CA , the Fit-On Academy uses the most advanced analysis and simulation
REI Plans Kennesaw, GA Store
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a new 25,500 square foot store in Kennesaw, GA this spring. Kennesaw will be the fourth REI location in Georgia, helping to serve 17,000 active co-op members within 15 miles of the new store and more than 90,000
ProLink Adds Orender to Board of Directors
ProLink Solutions has added M.G. Orender, past president of the PGA of America and a PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame inductee, to its Board of Directors…
KangaROOS Names Canadian Licensee
KangaROOS signed a license and distribution agreement with Sports Odyssée Inc. for Canada. The brand recently appointed new partners in the USA as well…
SPRI Products Names Director of Commercial Sales
SPRI Products, Inc. has promoted Kevin Kingston to director of commercial sales…
Heelys Receives Nasdaq Deficiency Letter
Heelys, Inc. received a Nasdaq Staff deficiency letter on January 17, 2008 indicating that the company no longer complies with the Nasdaq audit committee requirement as set forth in Marketplace Rule 4350, which requires a listed company to have an audit c
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