Gordini USA Appoints Head of US National Sales and Marketing
Gordini USA, the distributor of gloves, goggles, base layer and accessories, appointed Sean Roberts as its new US national sales and marketing manager effective immediately…
ASICS Europe Names Sales and Marketing Chief
ASICS Europe B.V. has appointed Alistair Cameron to the newly created position of executive vice president sales and marketing. Cameron was formerly cirector of Clark's Women's Business UK/International…
Nike to Help Build School in Kenya
Nike has partnered with The Nobelity Project, producers of award-winning documentaries on global issues Nobelity and One Peace at a Time, to help design and build a prototype high school in an impoverished area of Kenya. Others involved in the project inc
Study: Nature Based Outdoor Activities Growing, Youth Participation Declining
In 2008, American participation in outdoor recreation was marked by encouraging growth in important segments of core outdoor activities as well as continuing, though less dramatic, declines in youth participation, according to a new report, the 2009 Outdo
Pedro’s Hires Global Operations Director
Pedro’s, the maker of bicycle tools, lubricants and care products, announced the hiring of Matthew Simpson as its Global Operations Director. Simpson possesses 14 years’ experience working for top brands within their respective industries, lik
H2O Audio Names NEW CEO
H2O Audio, the maker of waterproof/sweatproof headphones and accessories for athletes, named John Paul Cavanaugh as chief executive officer, effective immediately. As part of an overall growth strategy heading into 2010, Cavanaugh will replace Kristian R
Sugoi Launches Triathlon Inspiration Website
SUGOI Performance Apparel launched “Incredible Jane” – an online community designed to foster new participation in the sport of triathlon through the activities of one fearless athlete…
Puma Loses Trademark Case in South Africa
The Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa dismissed an application for trademark infringement brought by German manufacturer Puma against South African importer and distributor of footwear Global Warming…
Frogger Hires PR Firm
Frogger, the golf accessories firm, named CGPR as its public relations agency of record for media relations, social media and trade show support…
UW royalties top $1 million; Nike/EA Sports Recognized
The University of Washington announced that its annual trademarks and licensing royalties surpassed $1 million for just the second time in the history of the institution’s licensing program and the first time in over a decade. Final royalty revenues
Jupa Sports Names VP, Sales
Nérée Arsenault, president and chief executive officer of BOYZ Inc., announced the appointment of Robert Langlois to the position of vice-president sales for JUPA SPORTS (Jupa, D2, Badbones and Blue Icon), a division of BOYZ Inc. Langlois was formerly vic
Nfinity Sponsors Emory University
Nfinity, the first women’s performance shoe, inked a deal with Emory University volleyball team for the 2009 season. The team will be outfitted in the new Nfinity Volleyball Shoe…
Signature Eyewear’s Q3 Sales Drop 7.8%
Signature Eyewear, Inc., which makes Cutter & Buck eyewear, reported its earnings in its third quarter ended July 31 dipped to $155,000 from $540,000 a year ago. Sales were down 7.8% to $5.9 million from $6.4 million a year ago…
Deckers Names Thomas George CFO
Deckers Outdoor Corporation has appointed Thomas A. George as Chief Financial Officer, effective Sept. 11. Decker said George has over thirty years of experience in corporate finance and accounting, having served in a number of senior level positions with
David Finkelstein Assumes VP Position at Ultimate Walking Gear
Ultimate Walking Gear LLC announced the addition of David Finkelstein to it’s management team. Finkelstein will serve the company as vice president in charge of sales and marketing and will lead a team of independent sales agents in the US and inter
