Spy Optic Taps Randall as Manager of Corporate Communications
Spy Optic has named Elizabeth “Liz” Randall as manager of corporate communications. Effective immediately, Elizabeth will be overseeing all Public Relations and Communications functions including media relations, corporate news, product launches, athlete
RECALL: Time Sport Bike Pedals
The CPSC and Time Sport International are recalling about 18,000 Time RXS Titan Carbon, RXS Carbon, RXS and RXE Bicycle Pedals. The pedal's bearing cap can fail causing the pedal to come off the bicycle. This poses a fall hazard for riders. The firm
The Bon-Ton to Acquire Four Parisian Stores from Belk
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. has entered into a definitive asset agreement with Belk, Inc. to purchase four Parisian department stores and the rights for the construction of a fifth Parisian store. Bon-Ton anticipates completing the transaction with Belk on O
PGAs of Europe Name Randell as Chief Executive
The PGAs of Europe have named Ian Randell as their new chief executive. Randell will take up his duties, at the Belfry, in mid-January 2007.
The 33 year-old former chief executive of the Ladies European Tour is currently occupying a similar role with the
Under Armour Adds Chief Supply Chain Office
Under Armour, Inc. tapped James Calo to take on the new rol of chief supply chain officer. The position is designed to strengthen Under Armour's executive management team as the company continues its expansion in international and domestic markets. M
Gravis Footwear to Move Ops to West Coast
Burlington, Vt.-based Gravis will relocate its product, sales and marketing functions to Irvine, Cali. under the leadership of a new general manager, Fabrice Le Det. The move will be completed by early 2007. Fabrice Le Det is a leader with twenty years of
Top-Flite Continues to Eat into Callaway’s Growth Opportunities…
Top-Flite Golf continues to be the gift that keeps on giving for Callaway Golf Company — just not the kind of gift Callaway hoped it would be when it first announced that it was acquiring the Top-Flite business out of bankruptcy three years ago. Callawa
Confluence Increases Production Capacity
Confluence Watersports is adding a new rotational molding machine to its Easley, SC, facility that will increase annual production capacity “by over 20%.” Confluence is currently preparing for the arrival of the machine, which it expects to begin produci
Cutter and Buck Adds to Board of Directors
At its annual meeting, shareholders of Cutter & Buck Inc. elected the company's board of electors with six incumbents, Douglas G. Southern, Ernest R. Johnson, Henry L. (Skip) Kotkins, Larry C. Mounger, Whitney R. Tilson, James C. Towne, welcoming new
Lake Cycling Sponsors Team Jelly Belly
LAKE Cycling shoes signed to be a sponsor for the Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team for 2007…
Nike Recognized by EPA for Alternate Commute Work
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Nike, Inc. as the 17th best workplace out of 133 Fortune 500 companies for commuters. The company was recognized for its innovative efforts to promote alternative ways for employees to get to work, f
Nike Women’s Marathon Sold Out Again
With 15,000 participants registered, the Nike Women's Marathon is sold out for the third straight year. The event is scheduled to take place in San Francisco on October 22, 2006 and in over two year has raised $24 million for The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Mizuno More Than Doubles Q1 Net Income
Mizuno Corp. reported that net sales for the company's fiscal first quarter, which ended June 30, 2006, increased 10.1% to ¥43.6 billion ($381.4 mm) from ¥39.7 billion ($369.2 mm) for the same period last year. Net income increased 137% to ¥4.1 bill
Asics Opens Onitsuka Store in Kyoto
On October 15th, Asics Corp. opened its newest owned-retail shop, an Onitsuka Tiger brand focused store in Kyoto, Japan. Asics currently operates ten retail stores in Japan and 8 shops internationally, with one each in France, Germany, England, and Austr
Pacific Brands Negotiating to Buy Globe’s Apparel Brands
Pacific Brands Limited has been undertaking negotiations to acquire the Australian and New Zealand Streetwear
Division of Globe International. A conditional agreement is
expected to be signed today. The company stated that media speculation over price, wh
