Tail, Inc. Adds to Sales Force
Tail, Inc. hired Mark Jesness as a sales representative to cover Northern California and Northern Nevada and Sylvain Roy of dead perfect golf to cover Eastern New England – Maine, New Hampshire, Eastern Mass., Rhode Island…
Cutter and Buck Names National Sales Manager
Cutter & Buck appointed Jeff Smith as the national sales manager of the company’s corporate sales channel. In his new post, Smith will lead, mentor and train the company’s network of corporate sales agents while building strategic partnerships with key a
Factory Design Labs Adds Four to Team
Factory Design Lab sadded Stephanie Houchens as Account Director; Brittany Holt as an Account Coordinator; Mike Scarano as Junior Art Director; and Aaron Wilson as Flash Developer…
EMU Australia Adds Sales Rep for LA and OC
EMU Australia added Trisha “The Dish” Navidzadeh as the company’s new Los Angeles and Orange County region sales rep…
Gildan Acquires Kentucky Derby Hosiery
Gildan Activewear Inc. has entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the equity of Kentucky Derby Hosiery Co., Inc., based in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The total purchase price, including the assumption of all of Kentucky Derby's debt, is approxima
OIWC Looks for Pioneering Women in the Bike Industry
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition is accepting nominations for the first annual Pioneering Woman Award for the bike industry. This award honors women in the industry who have furthered the vision of the OIWC by demonstrating an outstanding commitme
Aura Performance Footwear Elects Board
Aura Performance Footwear recently named its new Board of Directors at its first meeting in Providence, RI. The new Board will consist of F Chris Nelson, from Rhode Island Textile, Co.; Thomas Kean, Jr., NJ State Senator who recently won the NJ Republica
Exel Hires Scream Agency
Scream Agency has been hired by Exel Sports N.A. Scream Agency will develop a comprehensive set of communication materials including: brand positioning, marketing planning, sales collateral and consumer pieces as well as an aggressive PR strategy.
Collective Licensing Renew Canadian Airwalk License with RMP
Collective Licensing, LLC, owner of the Airwalk, genetic, Vision and Vision Street Wear, Vision Skateboards, and other brands, has renewed its licensing agreement with RMP Athletic Locker Ltd. for the Airwalk brand. RMP will continue to lead the sales and
BIKE Athletic Inks Endorsement Deal with Takeo Spikes
BIKE Athletic has signed Buffalo Bills linebacker Takeo Spikes, a nine-year veteran and two-time pro bowl linebacker, to be the face of the brand. Spikes’ endorsement contract is part of the BIKE rebranding effort…
Fox River Supports BCRF
Fox River presented a donation of more than $6,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). BCRF was founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder as an independent, not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to funding innovative clinical and genetic
Ben Meadows and Brunton Support SOILS
Ben Meadows Company and Brunton announce plans to donate a portion of catalog sales of any Brunton product to the upcoming SOILS: Worlds Underfoot exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.
Steri-Pen Hires M3 PR
Hydro-Photon, Inc. will collaborate with PR firm M3 Relations LLC for their communication strategies. The combined relationship should further establish SteriPEN in the growing adventure travel, executive travel, first responders, military, and outdoor ma
Keen and REI Partner on Eco Carton
Keen Footwear and REI have partnered to bring the Keen Eco-Carton to market. The shoebox is made from 100% recycled materials and is 100% biodegradable The new box design will be used on select Keen Trail Running styles for Fall 2006 including the waterpr
Zeal Optics Inks Sponsorship Deal with Primal Quest
Zeal Optics will be the official performance eyewear provider for the famed Primal Quest race. Zeal will be providing sunglasses to select athletes and staff members of the ten-day expedition race throughout Utah. With 90 four-person teams, elite athlet
