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Pure Fishing Names CEO
Terry Carlson has been named president and CEO of Pure Fishing, the fishing tackle company acquried by Jarden Corp. last year. Carlson takes over for acting Pure Fishing president, Tom Bedell. Carlson will oversee all of the Pure Fishing brands, which inc
Warnaco Sees Swimwear Sales Drop in Q4
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported fourth quarter net revenues rose 6% to $473.0 million from $447.6 million in the prior year period. Sportswear Group revenues increased 10% to $245.7 million from $223.3 million in the prior year quarter, while Swimwear Gr
Balle de Match to Takeover Kaelin Brand from Diadora
Diadora America, Inc., will transfer responsibility for the distribution of the Kaelin brand to Balle de Match starting July 1, 2008 under the terms of a recently signed Letter of Intent. Under the terms of the Letter of Intent, the Kaelin spring collecti
Mad Dogg Athletics and ECA World Fitness to Produce Fitness Conferences
Mad Dogg Athletics, creator of the Spinning and SPIN Pilates programs, and ECA World Fitness, an international association for fitness professionals, have partnered together to produce fitness conferences. The first conference, Boston Balance, will take p
Lululemon’s Michael Tattersfield Resigns
Lululemon Athletica Inc announced that Michael Tattersfield has resigned as EVP, Retail Logistics and Sourcing due to personal and family reasons. Effective immediately, sourcing, production and logistics will report directly to Robert Meers, CEO of Lulul
Teva Renews Commitment to Mountain Games
Teva signed a five-year title sponsorship deal for the Mountain Games, the largest outdoor adventure sports festival, that extends its sponsorship through 2012. SoBe, Bear Naked Trail Mix and Pabst Blue Ribbon have also joined to sponsor the 2008 Mountain
Women’s Professional Soccer League Gains Investors…
Women's Professional Soccer, an upstart league based in San Francisco, said Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash and former Yahoo Inc. president Jeffrey Mallett have become investors and part owners in the league. Terms of the investments were not released,
Crocs Nearly Doubles Q4 Sales
Crocs, Inc. nearly doubled its sales in the fourth quarter, thanks to very strong international sales and despite having to resort to air freight to meet demand for its Mammoth shoes. The company said it experienced better than expected sell through of it
Reebok Launches Freestyle Campaign
Following the Freestyle's 25th anniversary last year, Reebok has launched a campaign around the brand inspired by six fashion-forward cities and “six authentic, aspirational women.” The campaign will reach London, Madrid, New Delhi, New York, Paris a
Steve Madden’s Profits Tumble 53.2%
Steven Madden, Ltd. reported Q4 earnings decreased 53.2% to $4.7 million, or 23 cents a share, from $10 million, or 45 cents, a year ago. Sales slid to $102.7 million from $114.1 million, reflecting the weak economic environment as well as the absence of
Vasque Splits Rep of the Year Honors
Performance outdoor footwear manufacturer Vasque split its rep of the year award for 2007 between Waypoint Outdoor Inc. of Seattle, WA, and Pacific Crest Trading Inc. of Big Bear Lake, CA…
Maverick Taps Former Ellsworth Manager
The founders of mountain bike maker Maverick LLC have hired David Wisenteiner as VP to improve dealer support so the duo can continue focusing on design. Maverick said Wisenteiner was instrumental in improving sales, marketing and customer service at Ells
More than 30 Signed up for Interbike East Demo
More than 30 vendors have committed to exhibiting at Interbike's first annual East Coast outdoor demo in Rhode Island this fall. Interbike, a division of Nielson Business Media, said Tuesday it e-mailed exhibitor sales kits for the event. Among those
SSL Reports 10% Attendance Growth at Winter Sports Market
Sports Specialists Limited reported a thriving and optimistic Winter Sports Market ’08. In addition to experiencing very high retailer turnout, SSL observed a positive show climate, fruitful management and buyer meetings, excellent supplier participation
Pearl iZumi to be Sold to Shimano
Nautilus, Inc. has agreed to sell its Pearl iZumi apparel and footwear segment to Shimano American Corporation, a division of Shimano, Inc. The transaction value of $69.5 million is comprised of $65.3 million in cash and the assumption of $4.2 million in
