Quiksilver Launches Quik Films
Quiksilver, a division of Quiksilver Inc. launched its newest program, Quik Films. Designed to recognize exploration, style, and personal expression within the filmmaking community, Quik Films is the natural progression for a brand founded on fostering in
Mountain High Park Vet Founds Super parX
Tyrone Coyne has left Mountain High in Wrightwood, California to launch Super parX, an international terrain park design and management company. The company specializes in resort consultation, special events, and special effects for movies and television
Tubbs ‘Romp to Stomp’ SLC Event Raises Over $20,000
The fourth annual Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series raised over $20,000 for the Salt Lake City Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The winning team, “Laurel’s Angels,” captained by Salt Lake City resident Carol Gr
Quiksilver Names Adcock as President of DC Shoes
Quiksilver, Inc. appointed Nick Adcock to the role of President, DC Shoes, effectively immediately. Adcock will report directly to Bernard Mariette, President, Quiksilver, Inc., and will be based at DC Shoes' global headquarters in Vista, CA. DC Shoe
Bikes Belong Announces Five New Grants
Bikes Belong will award $37,850 in grants this month to five bicycling projects. The trails and bicycle advocacy supported by these grants will connect community paths, expand opportunities for mountain biking and, as always, put more people on bicycles m
Rawlings Named Official Ball and Helmet Supplier for WBC
Rawlings Sporting Goods has recently been named as the official supplier of Baseballs and Helmets for the inaugural World Baseball Classic. The baseball will be used by all of the 16 participating teams, each representing a different nation or territory,
Bite Lands Sponsorship Deal with World Amateur Golf Tournament
Bite Golf has been named the official shoe sponsor of the World Amateur Golf Tournament taking place this August in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. One of Bite Golf’s leading retailers, PGA Tour Superstores, is the title sponsor of this prestigious event…
GBMI Names de Leeuw as Head of New Euro Offices
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. appointed Roelof de Leeuw as European General Manager for the new GBMI European sales office based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Mr. de Leeuw will oversee all sales, marketing, operational, and logistical aspects of managing the
Crocs Ups Public Offering to Raise $198 Million
Crocs Inc. filed an amended S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, upping both the number of shares to be offered in the company's IPO and the price per share. The company now will sell 4.95 million shares and the selling stockholders are o
Warm Weather, Consumer Confidence, and Gift Cards Create Perfect Storm at Retail in January…
Consumers warmed up to moderating weather patterns in January and pulled out their Christmas gift cards en masse to help retailers post a solid month and the perfect finish to the retail year. As in years past, gift card redemptions help push the holiday
G.I. Joe’s Takes Over a Former Wal-Mart Spot…
G.I. Joe's plans to open a new Kennewick, Wash. store. The opening is scheduled for late April. The Kennewick store, G.I. Joe’s 24th, will utilize 52,000 sq. ft. of the former Wal-Mart store located at 7011 W. Canal St., just off Columbia Center Boul
The Walking Co. Comps Up 12.8% in 2005; Acquires Steve’s Shoes…
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. reported that comparable store sales at The Walking Company increased 12.8% for the 2005 fiscal year ended December 31 and that comp sales increased 7.0% in the fourth quarter. The total company comp store sales gain for the quart
Yakima Launches Lifetime Warranty
Yakima has created the new “Love It ‘Till You Leave It” limited lifetime warranty. The warranty, which goes into effect on March 1, 2006, covers all Yakima products and accessories for the life of the original owner…
Lafuma Acquires German Equestrian Brand
Lafuma took-over the business activities and main assets of Gerog SCHUMACHER, a German company specialized in equitation clothing. Sales in 2005 for Georg Schumacher totalled €2.2 million ($2.6 mm), 60% of which was achieved in Germany, Austria and Switze
BOB Successfully Relocates to Boise
In an effort to accommodate continued growth of the company, BOB jogging strollers has successfully relocated its entire business operation from San Luis Obispo, CA to Boise, ID. As of January 16, BOB has resumed operations and is again shipping product –
