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GBMI Promotes Lemere and Nakamura to New VP Roles
Global Brand Marketing Inc. appointed Todd Lemere to Vice President of International Operations. Lemere has worked in many different divisions at GBMI, including Marketing, Operations, Business Development and International. In addition, GBMI has promoted
Nike Loses South American Converse Contract Dispute
Nike, Inc. received a less that hoped for ruling in an arbitration case arising from a contract dispute between the company's Converse subsidiary and Alon International, S.A., a former licensee for Converse in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Zumiez Acquires Fast Forward Chain
Zumiez Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Fast Forward, an action sports retailer with 19 stores and a web presence. Of the 19 stores, 16 are in Texas, with one store in California and two stores in Oklahoma. Zumiez will fund the acquisitio
Golf Manufacturers Continue Fight Against Counterfeits
Following a request by the U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group, Chinese law enforcement officials have raided four factories and three warehouses involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit golf clubs and equipment in
Escalade Sports Acquires Carolina Archery Products
Escalade, Incorporated's wholly owned subsidiary, Escalade Sports, acquired substantially all of the assets of Carolina Archery Products. Carolina Archery Products is based in Hillsborough, North Carolina and is best known for its patented Whisker Bi
Marker Moves Warehouse to Reno
Marker Ltd. will move their warehouse from Salt Lake City to an all new distribution center in Reno, Nevada. The move will take place during the month of May, and the new distribution center will be operational by June 1, 2006. Distribution will begin i
Smooth Fitness Hires New COO
Smooth Fitness has hired Marc Cerceo as the company’s COO. Cerceo most recently held the same position with Pat Croce and Company. Previously, he was CEO of the Philadelphia chapter of the American Red Cross. Cerceo brings more than two decades of experie
OIWC Seeks Nominations for First Ascent Award
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) is seeking nominations for the second annual OIWC First Ascent Award. This award recognizes a woman new to the industry who demonstrates strong potential for leadership. The winner will be rewarded with a sc
Phoenix Footwear CEO Resigns
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. has accepted the resignation of President and Chief Executive Officer, Rick White. Mr. White is departing to pursue entrepreneurial interests, but has agreed to consult with Phoenix Footwear during a leadership transition peri
Intrawest Reports Double Digit Q3 Revenue Increase
For the third quarter ended March 31, 2006 Intrawest Corporation reported a 25% increase in Total Company EBITDA to $136.5 million from $109.5 million during the same period last year due mainly to the closing of the first phase of the sale of a majority
Pacific Cycle Sales Drop 7%; Dorel Earnings Fall
Dorel Industries Inc. first quarter net income was $24.2 million or 74 cents per diluted share compared to $27.2 million or 83 cents per diluted share a year ago. First quarter revenue was $451.0 million, down from $471.9 million last year. First quarter
éS Footwear Adds to Marketing and Merchandising Teams
éS Footwear made a couple of personal moves this week, adding Matt Sharkey as Brand Marketing Manager and Marc Joines as Merchandising Manager. Matt brings 12 years of marketing experience, having held various management positions for multiple brands lik
K2 Technical Apparel Appoints Management Team
Mark Martin, President of both Marmot Mountain LLC, and the Technical Apparel Platform of K2 Inc., made several personnel appointments for the platform. The Technical Apparel Platform is the operating unit in the Apparel and Footwear Division of K2, Inc.
Speedo Parent Q1 Sales Up; Swimwear Group Income Declines
The Warnaco Group, Inc. posted net revenues of $466.3 million, up from $439.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2005, which includes a $60.4 million gain from the acquired Calvin Klein Jeans business. Net income totaled $16.1 million, or 34 cents per
Van Dine Forms Consulting Firm
Van Dine & Partners is a newly launched consulting
company with a focus on strategic business development for footwear, apparel and active lifestyle consumer product brands. The partners include Scott McGuire, Jacqueline Lenox, Jenny Fredericks and Mario
