Lotto Extends Sponsorship of Luca Toni
Luca Toni, the forward of Fiorentina and the Italian national squad visited his technical sponsor at Lotto Sport Italia’s headquarters in Italy. The violet bomber met the Lotto President, Andrea Tomat, and the meeting saw an extension to the sponsorship a
And 1 Partners with High Life Apparel
AND 1 has entered into a long-term apparel licensing agreement with High Life Apparel LLC. AND 1 apparel produced by High Life will be available at retail in late 2006. New York based High Life Apparel is a premiere global manufacturer, merchandiser and m
The Walking Company Acquires Steve’s Shoes Out of Bankruptcy
The Walking Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Big Dog Holdings, Inc. has agreed to acquire substantially all the assets of Steve's Shoes, Inc. for approximately $4.2 million in a bankruptcy auction. Steve's Shoes operates 45 stores in 22 sta
BDE Receives Multiple Awards for AvaLung and Fritschi
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd received multiple accolades
for its new AvaLung Ski Packs and the Fritschi Freeride Plus alpine touring ski binding.Specifically, the Black Diamond Anarchist AvaLung Ski Pack and the Fritschi
Freeride Plus won the 2006 European
Doc desRoches Awards Granted
The U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding, together with SnowSports Industries America, have recognized the Team’s entire supplier pool with the Doc desRoches Award. The annual award was presented Wednesday (Jan. 25) Wednesday at the SIA.06 Snowsports Trade
Stan Mavis Joins Sugoi as President
Stan Mavis will be named President of Sugoi Performance Apparel; a wholly owned subsidiary of Cannondale Bicycle Company. Mavis co-founded Pearl Izumi in the USA and held the titles of president and chairman for 12 years. Most recently he was the SVP of
Timberland Rolls Out New Packaging Initiative
The Timberland Company has announced a footwear packaging initiative that reduces Timberland's environmental impact and provides consumers with new information to help guide them in the purchase process. As part of the initiative to debut this year,
GBMI Appoints Luxury Brands Sales Director
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. has appointed Bettina Schmitt to director of US sales for GBMI’s Luxury brands, Dry-shoD and Dry shod Verde. Ms. Schmitt will be responsible for developing the luxury casual Dry- shoD brand and the new modern sport casual sub-
GBMI Appoints Singer Nautica U.S. Sales Chief
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. has appointed Dan Singer to director of US sales for Nautica. In this new position, Mr. Singer will oversee the expansion of the Nautica brand into department stores, independents and marine retailers. He will also be charged
Probar Promotes Lambert to President
Probar's General Manager, Jules Lambert, has been named the new president of the company, effective immediately. Lambert, who has a background in international business and design, was also instrumental in the development of Probar’s new production e
Karhu Wins Jackson Rental Contract
Karhu recently won the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation ’s highly selective rental contract. After a methodical equipment test, Karhu’s Snowblaze Fitness Touring ski package won the contract…
Deckers Loses UGH-Boot TM in Australia; UGG Logo Okay
IP Australia, the Australian Trademark Office, determined that Deckers Outdoor Corporation's Australian UGH-BOOT trademark registration should be removed from the Australian register for non-use. Deckers, which sells UGG Australia luxury sheepskin fo
OIA Adds Outdoor University to Education Events
Outdoor Industry Association will incorporate Outdoor University into its portfolio of educational events. Outdoor University provides experiential outdoor training events to outdoor industry retail sales associates. Integrating Outdoor University under t
New Balance Invests in On-Demand Fitness Programming
New Balance is moving ahead of the curve and shifting its advertising buy to better address consumer demand and the evolving technology landscape. New Balance has invested in the latest on-demand fitness TV program, exercisetv, recently launched by Comcas
Fischer Inks Endorsement Deal with Moats
Charlotte Moats of Jackson Hole, a well known Freeskier from Warren Miller, TGR films and working with top ski photographers has signed with Fischer skis, boots and bindings. Charlotte was voted OLN’s Top Ten Adventure Goddesss and Outside magazines top 2
