Boardworks Surf is moving their main offices and international headquarters from downtown Encinitas to a new, larger 15,000-square-foot location in Carlsbad, CA…
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MTRiP: Mountain Resort Bookings for December Off Sharply as of Nov. 30
As of Nov. 30, on-the-books occupancy at 16 mountain resort destinations for December 2012 was down 12.3 percent compared to a year earlier, Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP) reported…
Lafuma Swung to Loss in Fiscal 2012
Lafuma Group reported that it lost €15.2 million ($19.7m) in the year ended Sept. 30, compared to net income of €3.9m last year, due in large part to a write down of goodwill on the Oxbow surf brand…
Mizuno Extends Relationship to U.S. Beach Volleyball Team
Mizuno USA announced an extension of their sponsorship agreement with USA Volleyball, remaining the “Official Equipment and Apparel Supplier for the USA Volleyball.” The long-standing partnership…
NRA Releases Statement on NRA Releases Statement on Connecticut Shooting
In its first statement since the shooting that killed 26 people inside a Newtown, CT, elementary school, The National Rifle Association promised ‘‘to offer meaningful contributions to help make sure this never happens again.’’…
Li-Ning Becomes an Official Partner of the Miami Heat
Li-Ning Company announced it has become an official partner of the NBA Champion Miami Heat, effective immediately. The partnership is part of a comprehensive marketing program to support Wade, a new athletic footwear and apparel collection that Li-Ning re
Colorado Resorts Hit by More Snow
Every resort in Colorado Ski Country received fresh snow over the weekend with those in the Southwest benefitting from some of the top accumulation totals the state has seen so far this season. Wolf Creek amassed 30 inches, Purgatory received 20 inches, S
Garmin’s President to Replace Founder Kao in CEO Post
Garmin Ltd.'s board of directors appointed President and COO Clifton Pemble to succeed President, CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Min Kao effective Jan. 2, 2013…
Sports Direct’s Revenues Jump in First Half
Sports Direct, the U.K. sporting goods chain reported underlying profit before tax increased 26.4 percent in the half ended Oct. 28, to £125.1 million ($203 million). Group revenue jumped 22.5 percent to £1.09 billion ($1.76 billion) with significant grow
Puma’s CEO to Step Down
The Administrative Board of Puma SE announced that, by mutual agreement, Franz Koch will step down from his position as CEO of Puma at the end of March 2013. Along with the resignation as chairman in early December of former long-time CEO Jochen Zeitz, Pu
Brian Anderson Named CEO of Madd Gear
Madd Gear, the action sports brand, named Brian Anderson to the newly created role of president and CEO of Madd Gear Americas…
Phil Knight Donates $1125MM to Cardiovascular Health
The Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) Cancer Institute said it received a $125 million gift from Nike co-founder and chairman Phil Knight and his wife, Penney. The gift is believed to be largest philanthropic investment to advance cardiovascular me
Delta Galil Acquires LittleMissMatched
Delta Galil, the manufacturer of branded and private label apparel products, has agreed to acquire the trademarks of LittleMissMatched, best known for its sock line for girls…
Vans Appoints VP of Apparel
Vans appointed Vicki Redding as VP, apparel. Most recently, Redding was SVP, merchandise and design for La Jolla Group, directing the apparel, accessories and footwear business for five different brands including O’Neill, Metal Mulisha, The Berrics,
Outdoor Research Employee Spearheads Hurricane Relief Effort
Outdoor Research has committed more than $64,000 in aid to support victims of Hurricane Sandy thanks the efforts of a single employee…
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