Therm-a-Rest said that Jenna Wellman has joined Cascade Designs, Inc. as associate global brand manager for Therm-a-Rest. Wellman will continue building on the brand’s position as a leader in outdoor sleeping comfort. Prior to joining Cascade Designs, Wel
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Trek Founder Dick Burke Dies…
Trek Bicycle Corporation and Milwaukee, Wisc. are mourning the loss of Richard “Dick” Burke, the company’s co-founder and chairman, who died in a Milwaukee hospital last Monday of complications from cardiac surgery. He was 73…
Collective Brands Hurt by Slow Traffic at Payless…
Collective Brands Inc. reported Q4 sales climbed 12% to $777 million due to the acquisition of Stride Rite and particularly strength at Saucony and Sperry Top-Sider. But slower traffic at Payless ShoeSource caused the company to post a slightly higher-th
Hibbett Sports Adds Two Directors
Hibbett Sports, Inc. announced that Albert C. Johnson and Terrance G. Finley have been appointed to the company's Board of Directors. The company also announced that current Board member Clyde B. Anderson will not stand for re-election at the 2008 An
Under Armour Relaunches Power in Pink Campaign
As part of its “Power in Pink” campaign, Under Armour is launching the second annual Undeniable Survivor Search in the U.S. and Canada. To help raise awareness of the importance of leading a physically active life in the fight against breast cancer, Under
City of Chicago Adopts Bicycle Safety Ordinance…
The Chicago City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday that allows the city to fine motorists from $150 to $500 for endangering cyclists. The new fines would apply to motorists caught parking or otherwise obstructing a bike lane, turning left or right in
City Sports Acquired by PE Firm; Hanaka Takes Board Seat
City Sports has been acquired by Highland Consumer Fund, with the firm also supplying City Sports with a substantial growth equity investment. The move will enable City Sports to further invest in its growth strategy and enhance its leadership position in
Doug Kelly Out at Russell Athletic
Doug Kelly, who joined Russell Athletic as president about a year and half ago, is leaving the company to pursue other interests. No new president will be appointed. Kelly's duties will be divided among several Russell executives: Gary Barfield, Matt
J. Lindeberg Moves U.S. Offices
J. Lindeberg USA Corp. will move its office and showroom to new locations on March 13th. The company anticipated being moved and fully operational by Monday, March 17th…
Kelly Out at Russell Athletic
Fruit of the Loom continues to remove layers of management between CEO John Holland and the operating units at the companies acquired in the Russell Corp. deal. Doug Kelly, who joined Russell Athletic as president in September 2006, is leaving the company
Hanesbrands to Submit to Social Compliance Audits
Hanesbrands Inc. has joined the Fair Labor Association and will undergo the FLA’s two-year implementation process for accreditation of the company’s global social compliance program. The FLA conducts unannounced independent external monitoring audits of a
Mattingly Sports Names VP of Marketing and Advertising
Jim Bel Bruno, formerly of Modell’s Sporting Goods, has been named VP of marketing and advertising at Mattingly Sports. Prior to his new position at Mattingly Sports, Bel Bruno worked for Modell’s Sporting Goods as VP of marketing and advertising…
Fleet Feet Launches ‘No Boundaries’ Campaign
Fleet Feet, Incorporated has launched No Boundaries, a national training program geared toward guiding beginners to walk or run their first 5K (3.1 miles). This spring, in a partnership with New Balance, more than 80 Fleet Feet Sports stores around the
Adidas and Samsung Partner on Mobile Phone
adidas and Samsung have teamed up to introduce miCoach, a mobile phone that works with adidas shoes and apparel to plan, track and motivate users in training. It combines a mobile phone, heart rate monitor, stride sensor, MP3 player and the voice of a “pe
Loop’d Network Launches Site for Skiers
Loop’d Network, a San Diego start-up that is creating a social networking site for action sports brands, has launched a community for skiers. The new site offers skiers the ability to seek sponsorship, enter contests sponsored by brands such as Oakley and
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