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Dobbins Joins Athlete’s Foot as VP/GMM
Mark Dobbins, most recently Vice President/Divisional Merchandise Manager for Hibbett Sporting Goods has returned to The Athlete’s Foot as Vice President/GMM. In his new role at The Athlete’s Foot, Mark will be responsible for Merchandise and Marketing o
Nike Has 1,500 Employees Participate in Community Involvement Day
For Nike’s Eighth annual Community Involvement Day in Oregon, more than 1,500 U.S.-based Nike employees volunteered out in their communities, including 850 employees in Oregon who supported 31 different projects in Multnomah and Washington counties doing
Jon Muir Promoted to GM of Wilson Racquet Sports
Jon Muir has been promoted to General Manager of Wilson Racquet Sports. Effective immediately, Muir will report to Wilson President Chris Considine, and will oversee the Racquet Sports business on a global level.
LaCrosse Wins CFD Boot Contract
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. has been awarded a $1.25
million direct contract to produce the Phoenix Bunker Boot for the Chicago Fire Department…
Shoe Carnival Boardmember Steps Down
James A. Aschleman resigned from his position on Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s board of directors. Aschleman advised the company that because of his affiliation with Baker & Daniels LLP, which provides legal services to the company, he believed he should no
Conservation Alliance Lobbies DC for Idaho Wilderness
A group of four Conservation Alliance members traveled to Washington DC to talk to members of Congress about the importance of securing new Wilderness designations in Idaho’s Boulder-White Clouds Mountains…
Camelbak Raises $4,000 for IMBA During InterBike
A total of $4,000 was raised by CamelBak for the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) from sales of the new CamelBak Bottle during Interbike 2006 in Las Vegas…
The SeeMore Putter Company Acquired by Golf Industry Vets
The SeeMore Putter Company, whose putters became legendary with PGA Tour superstar Payne Stewart's record-setting performance in winning the 1999 U.S. Open, has been purchased by accomplished golf executives Jim Grundberg and Jason Pouliot…
Bravo Sports Launches Commercial Division
Bravo Sports has launched a Commercial Division to service corporate, institutional, governmental and other non-retail customers. Customization of instant canopies and other outdoor products for promotional purposes will be the main focus of this newly e
Nike Names VP/GMs for Basketball and Fitness
Nike appointed Larry Miller as VP and general manager of Basketball and Peter Ruppe as VP and general manager of Men's Training and Fitness. Miller and Ruppe will be responsible for developing and executing integrated global growth strategies for the
ITF Resolves Manufacturer Logo Dispute
The International Tennis Federation and the Grand Slam Committee have reached an agreement with adidas, Nike, and Puma resolving disputes and creating a common standard on the use of manufacturer’s identification on tennis apparel for ITF tournaments and
Cutter and Buck Adds Dillard and Kennedy to Sales Force
Cutter & Buck hired two new regional golf sales representatives, Mark Dillard and Bryan Kennedy. Dillard will be responsible for servicing all golf accounts in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle and Kennedy will be charged with South Texas and Louisiana.
Auclair Sports Tapped to Supply Gloves to USSA
Paris Glove of Canada has singed an agreement with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) that will see the company's subsidiary, Auclair Sports, Inc. become the exclusive supplier of gloves and mitts to the U.S. Freestyle and Nordic Ski Teams
REI Adventures Goes Green
Recreational Equipment, Inc. and its adventure travel company, REI Adventures, have entered into a partnership with Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) to compensate for the greenhouse gas impact of all REI Adventures trips and REI Outdoor School ou
Hornung to Leave Pacific Cycle at Year-End
Chris Hornung, founder and CEO of Pacific Cycle, which is now owned by Dorel Industries, Inc. will be leaving the company at the end of this year. His departure is in accordance with an agreement concluded when Dorel acquired Pacific Cycle in early 2004.
