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DeFeet Signs Bode Miller

DeFeet recently signed a sponsorship deal with World Cup Ski Racer, Bode Miller. “It’s great to be working with DeFeet on their ski sock line,” Miller said. “They're all about performance, and they’ll build me exactly what I need to win.”

LaFuma Income Outpaces Sales; U.S. Helps Drive Growth…

LaFuma is reporting a 29.0% increase in net attributable profit to €1.6 million ($1.9 mm) for the first half of the year on a 1.5% increase in sales – from €80.4 million ($82.0 mm) in the first half last year to €81.6 million ($98.2 mm) for the first six

Chinook Expands into Branded Footwear

Chinook Trading has been producing private label footwear for retailers for over a decade now, but has recently decided to launch its own brands in order to build more equity. In charge of the new project is former Kamik Global Marketing VP, Mike Coogan..

Asolo Takes Lowe Alpine East to NH…

Asolo USA has decided to re-organize and relocate Lowe Alpine’s American operations and brand management. The Colorado-based offices will join Asolo N.A. in their headquarters in New Hampshire. As part of the transition process, two of Lowe’s key executi

While Kellwood Sees Limited Opportunity in Outdoor…

Kellwood CEO Hal Upbin went into real detail about the company’s performance at the Piper Jaffray conference, but glossed over the American Recreation division. He did mention that American Rec. is currently the number two player in the U.S. camping mark

Neville Takes Reins at Keds…

Shawn Neville, most recently the president & CEO of Footstar's athletic division, will join Stride Rite Corporation as president of Keds, effective July 7, 2004. Prior to managing the Footaction and Just for Feet businesses for Footstar, Neville was

Yue Yuen Profit Rises 4.4% on 1.3% Sales Increase

Yue Yuen Industrial results for the six months ended 31st March, 2004 showed overall turnover increased by 1.3% to $1,258.4 million and net profit rose by 4.4% to $158.3
million respectively for the six months ended 31st March, 2004. Earnings per share de

Zamberlan Comes to the U.S.

Still family owned and operated, Calzaturificio Zamberlan of Pievebelvicino, Italy has been crafting outdoor footwear for over 70 years. Now, for the first time ever, Zamberlan products will be sold and serviced from America. Zamberlan USA will handle U.S

Currier New GM at Carrera Sports USA

Carrera Sports USA has hired David Currier as its new General Manager, effective immediately. Currier’s will oversee all aspects of Carrera’s day-to-day functions and long-term goals, including sales, product, marketing, employee management and coordinate

Quiksilver Fiscal Q2 Net Up 23%; Raises Guidance

Quiksilver, Inc. reported that consolidated revenues for the second quarter ended April 30, 2004 increased 23% to $322.6 million from $262.2 million inthe year-ago period. Consolidated net income increased 23% to $27.8 million, or 47 cents per diluted sha

Teva Makes Custom Sandals for Elephant

Deckers' Teva unit is designing a new line of shoes made especially for elephants. The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee recently contacted Barry McGeough, Teva's Senior Director of Product and Resource, and asked if they would create a pair of sh

Bauer Nike Hockey Issues Statement After Union Meeting

Bauer Nike Hockey president and CEO Chris Zimmerman and senior management staff met with representatives of the
United Steelworkers of America (USWA), and other unions, today. Bauer Nike Hockey is the only manufacturer that has so far agreed to meet with

Russell Corp. Names New Board Member

The Board of Directors of Russell Corporation announced that Arnold W. Donald has been named to the company board. Donald is chairman of Merisant Company, a world- leader in the manufacture and marketing of low-calorie sweeteners, including Equal(R) and C

NSGA: Men Shop for Muscle, Women Shop for Cardio

Men are more likely to purchase exercise equipment that stresses muscular development/toning, while women are more likely to purchase equipment that focuses on cardiovascular well-being, according to data in the recently released NSGA report “The Sporting

Deuter Grows and Restructures

With well over 40% new growth at Deuter this brings with it new in house roles. John Herron has been the organizing force behind customer service and shipping will take on the role of Marketing and Promotions. He will work in tandem with What's UP PR