Steve Astephen Joins SDSI Advisory Board
Bill Walton, executive chairman of SD Sport Innovators (SDSI), announced Steve Astephen, founder of The Familie and Principal of Action Sports Management for Wasserman Media Group, will join the SDSI Advisory Board…
Billabong Reviewing Operations and Finances in Wake of Sudden Sales Decline
Billabong International Limited said it is again reviewing its business for possible cost cuts and a recapitalization in the wake of a significant drop in retail sales in November, which it attributed largely to conditions in Europe. The North America bus
Puma Acquires Stake in United Legwear Co.
Puma North America has acquired 51 percent of United Legwear Co.'s Puma legwear and bodywear subsidiary…
SIA Nordic Demo Slated for Devil’s Thumb
SIA’s Nordic Demo will play host Jan. 30-31 to retailers from across the globe at Devil’s Thumb Ranch for the Nordic-portion of the On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest following the 2012 Snow Show in Denver, Colorado (Jan 26-29).
Rack Room Shoes CEO to Join Danish Jewelry Maker
Danish jewelry maker Pandora has appointed Bjorn Gulden to become its new chief executive from March 1. Gulden, 46, is currently managing director of the German retail company Deichmann Group as well as president and CEO of the wholly owned retail chains
Ecco hires MaryBeth Cobia as Territory Manager for USA Golf Division
Danish brand Ecco announced that MaryBeth Cobia has been hired as Territory Manager for the Ecco USA Golf Division. In her new role, Cobia will support key national accounts and oversee the company's Comfort Tech Van…
Workout Specialist Expresses Interest in Blacks Leisure
Hilco, which specializes in restructuring retailers, is reportedly interested in investing in Blacks Leisure if the struggling British outdoor retailer can’t find another buyer, The Telegraph newspaper reported Sunday.
Shaun White Home Line to Debut at Target
The premiere collection of Shaun White home product is set to hit Target stores and Target's website the week of Dec. 26. The home line, which is the next evolution of the successful Shaun White apparel, accessory and shoe partnership with Target, fe
Auri Expands Eastern Sales Coverage
Auri, Inc. has added a sales representative to cover the eastern part of the U.S for both it's Auri Footwear branded product line and the recent Robert Graham footwear license…
Brooks Wins Vendor of the Year
Brooks won the Independent Running Retailers Association (IRRA)'s Vendor of the Year award. Other nominees were Superfeet, Saucony and New Balance…
Li-Ning Introduces U.S. E-Commerce Site
Digital Li-Ning, the joint venture between Li-Ning Company and Acquity Group, today announced the launch of its Brand eCommerce business, which brings the Li-Ning sportswear brand to U.S. consumers…
Li and Fung Offers to Buy Hang Ten
Li & Fung has offered to buy iconic surf apparel brand Hang Ten for about Hong Kong $2.7 billion ($350 mm), according to the Hong Kong Standard. Li & Fung hopes the deal will help its retail arm enter the growing segment of casual fashion apparel and boos
American Golf Sold to Sun Capital Partners
American Golf, which has 88 stores in the UK and Ireland, has been sold to U.S. private equity firm Sun Capital Partners…
Igloo Appoints Jeff Cartwright as President and COO
Igloo Product Corp. announced that Jeffrey P. Cartwright will be its new president and COO. He will report to Igloo Chairman and CEO, Gary Kiedaisch. In his new position, Cartwright will have day-to-day responsibility for operations at Igloo and, with res
Vans Triple Crown Webcast Shatters Records
Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Webcast posted more than 10.4 million live streams during its 13 days of competition between Oct. 28 and Dec. 11. Series viewership, which includes the 3-day HIC Pro, peaked with more than six million streams…
