ECCO Named Official Footwear Supplier For Pebble Beach Pro-Am
ECCO has been selected as the “Official Footwear Supplier” to the 2008 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am and will outfit the many international entertainment, sports and business celebrity participants competing in the event taking place February 4-10…
New Balance Names China, Brazil General Managers
New Balance took a close look at its international operations, naming general managers for both Brazil and China. Gustavo Hildenbrand has been named General Manager for Brazil, while Michael Wellman has been named General Manager for China…
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Sees Return of Abeles as SVP, GM of U.S.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company has named David Abeles senior vice president and general manager for the TaylorMade Golf United States business unit. Abeles, formerly the vice president of sales and marketing for Cobra Golf, will oversee the 350-person for
REI Plans Kennesaw, GA Store
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a new 25,500 square foot store in Kennesaw, GA this spring. Kennesaw will be the fourth REI location in Georgia, helping to serve 17,000 active co-op members within 15 miles of the new store and more than 90,000
Puma’s Q4 Revs Jump 10.3% to €504 million
PPR said Puma's Q4 sales increased 10.3% on a comparable basis, driven by an “outstanding growth in retail.” All product categories posted solid growth, with footwear up 7%, apparel up 14.8% and accessories up 14%. The Americas region recorded a 3% d
180s Sues Gordini for Patent Infringement
Baltimore-based 180s has filed a federal lawsuit in Maryland against Gordini U.S.A., Inc. for infringement of two of 180s’ patents related to wrap-behind-the-head ear warmer products. The suit asks the court for unspecified damages and an injunction to fo
Fujikura Launches ‘Fit-On Academy’
Fujikura Composites of America has launched the Fit-On Academy, a research and development system designed to create and test new shaft designs and materials. Based at Fujikura’s Vista CA , the Fit-On Academy uses the most advanced analysis and simulation
Shaun White to Endorse Burton
Shaun White and Burton Snowboards announced that they have signed a ten year partnership deal, the longest in the sport of snowboarding, whereby Shaun will continue to ride for Burton's Global Team, in addition to working with the company on expandin
Yakima Enters Distribution Agreement With QBP
Yakima has entered its first partnership with a U.S. distributor, Quality Bicycle Products (QBP), located in Bloomington, Minn. This partnership enables Yakima’s specialty retail accounts to order smaller product quantities and provide available product S
Yue Yuen Turnover Rises 12.5% in FY07
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited announced its total turnover rose 12.5% in its year ended September 30, to US$4,114.1 million. Sales to the U.S., Yue Yuen's largest market, grew 4%. Net profit increased 1.6% year on year to approximately US$35
Conservation Alliance Launches Legacy Fund
The four founding members of the Conservation Alliance – The North Face, Patagonia, REI and Kelty – have come together around an effort to build a $3.5-million endowment to cover the annual operating expenses of the organization, significantly increasing
GSI Commerce Expects 23% Revenue Growth for 2007
GSI Commerce Inc. reported it expects net revenue for fiscal 2007 to increase approximately 23% to a range of $748 million to $750 million from $609.6 million last year. Merchandise sales are expected to be approximately $1.682 billion to $1.687 billion,
Summit Canyon Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Leading up to this winter’s Outdoor Retailer showcase, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance added another member to their group of quality independent outdoor retailers. At the show, Grassroots will announce that Summit Canyon Mountaineering of Gleenwood Springs,
The Finish Line, UBS to Appeal Forced Merger Decision
The Finish Line Inc. and UBS AG plan to appeal the Nashville judge's order that a $1.5 billion purchase of Genesco must go through. Finish Line and UBS want a Tennessee appeals court to decide the case before the March 3 start of a separate federal l
prAna Adds Independent Sales Reps
For the first time in 14 years, prAna is announcing a restructure of its sales team to include independent outside sales reps dedicated to serving 30 states in five regions. The Morton Rep Group will serve the Pacific Northwest; Lisa and Jeremy Hensel wil
