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K2 Snowboarding Names Global Marketing Mgr.
K2 Snowboarding announced that Steve Metcalf is joining its team as Global Marketing Manager. Metcalf was formerly brand director and film producer for Aspen/Snowmass, one of the world’s most recognized mountain resorts…
Terry Precision Cycling Sold to Former Vermont Teddy Bear CEO
Former President and CEO of the Vermont Teddy Bear Company, Elisabeth Robert, has acquired a majority interest in Terry Precision Cycling, the women’s cycling company. Terry’s founder Georgena Terry and Vice President of Marketing Paula Dyba will remain a
Iconix’s Q1 Revenues Down 9%; Raises 2009 Guidance
Iconix Brand Group, Inc., the owner and licensor of Starter, Danskin, OP and numerous other fashion brands, reported revenue for the first quarter of 2009 was approximately $50.5 million, a 9% decrease as compared to approximately $55.7 million in the fir
West 49 Rejects Adrenalina’s Takeover Offer
West 49 Inc. said its board of directors has unanimously rejected the unsolicited proposal from Adrenalina “as it does not believe that pursuing Adrenalina’s proposal is in the best interests of West 49 Inc. or its shareholders.” The board of directors no
Gotcha Launches Interactive Website
Gotcha, the action sports brands owned by Perry Ellis International, Inc., launched a new interactive website filled with bigger and better features, inspired graphics, and action imagery. The site will continue to provide regularly updated original conte
SPIN Fitness Acquires Exclusive Distribution of Bodyblade
SPIN Fitness (Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.), creators of the Spinning program and Spinner bikes, have acquired the exclusive distribution rights for the Bodyblade product line…
Timberland Q1 Net Declines as Revenues Fall Double-Digits
The Timberland Company first quarter revenue declined 12.9% to $296.6 million, reflecting declines in Timberland brand apparel, in part due to the transition to a licensing model for the company’s North American wholesale apparel business, and declines in
Vail Resorts on EPA’s Top 50 Green Energy List
The E.P.A. has released its top 50 green energy list. Combined, these top 50 largest purchases amount to nearly 11.8 billion kilowatt-hours annually, which represents more than 70% of the green power commitments made by all EPA Green Power Partners. Inclu
Skechers Q1 Net Earnings Fall, but Beats Expectations
Skechers USA, Inc. net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009 fell 10.8% to $343.5 million compared to $384.9 million in the first quarter of 2008. Net earnings for the first quarter of 2009 were $8.2 million versus net earnings of $32.8 million
RECALL: Under Amour Protective Cups
Under Armour, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission, has issued a recall for 211,000 protective athletic cups, which the company said can break if hit-thus posing an injury threat to the wearer.
Shoe Carnival Partners with Soles4Souls
Shoe Carnival and Soles4Souls are partnering for the second straight year on a promotion aimed at putting shoes on the feet of people who need them most. From May 6th through May 26th, all Shoe Carnival customers will have the opportunity to donate $1 dur
Schoeller Textil Re-Hires P.R. and Marketing Manager
Schoeller Textil and Technologies U.S.A. has re-hired Shannon Walton as P.R. and Marketing Manger of North America. Walton spent the last year as the Retail and Rental Director of Crested Butte Mountain Resort…
Fortune Brands Raises Q1 Outlook, Cuts Dividend
Fortune Brands Inc. the parent of Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra Golf, slashed its quarterly dividend by 57 percent but gave a much better-than-expected preview of first-quarter results. Despite the strong first quarter, the company kept its prior full-year
Broder Bros. Amends Terms of Exchange Offer
Broder Bros., Co. has amended certain of the terms of its pending exchange offer for all of its 11.25% senior notes due 2010. Such holders will now receive an amount in cash equal to $20.00 per $1,000 principal amount of the Existing Notes tendered, of wh
Report: Skullcandy Sees Sales Surpassing $100M in 2009
According to an article in the Salt Lake Tribune, Skullcandy is on track to surpass over $100 million in sales this year. The article notes that sales for the Utah-based headphones company were only $1.3 million in 2005…
