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Quiksilver Announces Two-for-One Stock Split

Quiksilver has approved a two-for-one stock split of the Company's common shares, subject to stockholder approval of the amendment of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation, which is expected at today's Annual Meeting of Stockholders. T

TKO Appoints Wayne Righter to President of Sales — BONGO Jeans

TKO Apparel Inc., announced the appointment of Wayne Righter as president of sales for BONGO(R) Jeans. Mr. Righter brings with him over ten years of experience in Womenswear, Menswear and Junior denim divisions. Mr. Righter joins the company from Tommy H

Sea Otter Classic Signs Two New Sponsors

Sierra Nevada Brewery and Kodak EasyShare Gallery have signed on as Co-Presenting Sponsors of the Sea Otter Classic. The 15th annual Sea Otter Classic, known throughout the cycling world as the grand season opener,
will be held on April 14-17, 2005 at the

KCPR Inks Deal with Dansko

Dansko footwear announces that Kristin Carpenter Public
Relations (KCPR) will be handling the public relations efforts for the brand effective immediately. KCPR will promote the launch of two new fashion-forward collections from Dansko, including the Beac

SGMA: U.S. Sporting Goods Exports on Rise

The “Made in the USA” label is gaining in popularity. According to SGMA International the dollar value of sporting goods and athletic footwear exported from the U.S. increased by 5.6% in 2004. Exports increased by 9.7% in 2003, and have risen fou

Johnson Outdoors to Remain Public Company

Johnson Outdoors announced that while its proposed merger with JO Acquisition Corp. received enormous support from Johnson Outdoors' longstanding shareholders, it did not receive the support of some institutions that more recently became shareholders

Johnson Outdoors to Remain a Public Company

Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced that the company did not receive the supermajority vote of shareholders as required under Wisconsin law for approval at today's special meeting…

Russell Signs Agreement With CIAA…

The Russell Corporation has signed an agreement to be the exclusive provider of athletic apparel, team uniforms, balls, and sports equipment to all 12 member schools of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the oldest of the Historicall

FIFA Inks Eight-Year Deal with Global Brands Group

FIFA has appointed Global Brands Group as its exclusive store operator for the FIFA Stores and exclusive licensing representative worldwide for 2007-2014. In addition, Global Brands Group will act as the on-site concessionaire for all FIFA events througho

Merrell Inks TV Ad Deal with ‘Globe Trekker’

Supporting its new “Let’s Get Outside” brand positioning encouraging consumers to embrace outside activities regardless of skill level, Merrell Footwear has signed on as a co-sponsor for Globe Trekker. Globe Trekker is a public television series seen on

NSGA Declares Support for Association Health Plan Bill

House committee last week approved legislation that would help small businesses meet rising health insurance costs by authorizing the creation of Association Health Plans. The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) strongly supports this legislation a

Black Diamond Becomes AMGA Diamond Level Sponsor

Black Diamond Equipment has become a Diamond Level Sponsor of the American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA). Black Diamond will also be the exclusive partner of the 2005 Rock Guides exams, offering aspirant guides funding and support…

Redfeather Donates Percentage of Profits to NSCD

For the 2004-05 winter seasons, Redfeather marketed a unique snowshoe model called the “Freedom” to benefit the NSCD as well as celebrate its 15th anniversary. A total of 5% of its total sales went to the NSCD as well as an exclusive hangtag created to il

Pund and Farinholt Join Silver Steep Partners

Nathan Pund and Robert Farinholt have joined Silver Steep Partners just a few months after Sally McCoy launched the specialty outdoor and active lifestyle financial advisory firm. Pund and Farinholt, formerly with RBC Capital Markets, bring years of Wall