Fox Factory, Inc. has hired a high-powered patent attorney, inventor and former mountain biking and motocross enthusiast as its general counsel. David Haugen, who will also carry the title “chief patent attorney,” will focus on ensuring that Fox's i
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Summit Golf Names VP, Global Manufacturing and Sourcing
Summit Golf Brands has named apparel-industry veteran David W. Santana as its new VP, global manufacturing & sourcing. In his new role, Santana will be responsible for product development and worldwide sourcing of high-end golf wear. He also will be respo
Quick-release Axle Under Attack in N.J.
The board of directors for the National Bicycle Dealers Association Board has voted to spend another $7,500 to defend the widely used quick-release axle. A bill in the N.J. legislature would ban the components in the wake of injuries incurred by children
Former Rockport President Joins Nine West
Nine West Group, a division of Jones Apparel Group, Inc., appointed Richard Paterno, as president, Wholesale Better Footwear Brands, effective March 31. In this newly created role, Paterno will oversee sales management and business strategy for Nine West&
Puma Taps Chalayan as Creative Director
PUMA has appointed Hussein Chalayan as the creative director for PUMA with immediate effect, responsible for designing, creating and developing the sport fashion collections of the brand. PUMA also acquired a majority stake in Chalayan's London-based
Puma Sees Strong Q4 Sales Currency-Neutral, But Weak Showing in Americas
Puma reported a currency-neutral fourth quarter sales jump of 10.3% to €504.5 million ($730.8 mm), but saw those gains affected by the weakened U.S. dollar. Footwear rose by 7.0% to €277.2 million ($401.5 mm), Apparel by 14.8% to €194.7 million ($282.0 mm
Marines Order More Danner Boots
LaCrosse Footwear Inc. landed another contract to supply boots to U.S. Marines abroad. The company said its Danner subsidiary has received orders for nearly 9,000 pairs worth $1.3 million to keep U.S. servicemen's feet safe from both the cold and the
L.L. Bean Enters Chicago Market
L.L.Bean plans to expand into the upper Midwest region with the opening of its first store in the Chicago region in September 2008. This move into Chicago represents L.L.Bean's first store expansion outside the Northeast corridor. Planning is current
Billabong International Sees H1 Results Impacted by FX Rates…
Billabong International Limited saw currency exchange eat into its first half results as the U.S. dollar’s downturn caused its reported sales and EBITDA growth to be well below currency-neutral results. On a reported basis, net sales grew 8.4% to A$662.0
Play it Again Parent Sees Q4 Gains…
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play it Again Sports, reported Q4 sales rose 16.6% to $8 million from $6.9 million. Q4 earnings for the franchisor inched up 4.4% to $853,000, or 15 cents a share, from $817,000, or 14 cents, a year ago…
Obituary: San Jose’s Mel Cotton
Mel Cotton, owner of the San Jose sporting goods store bearing his name, has passed away at the age of 91. He founded Mel Cotton's Sporting Goods forty years ago…
Singapore Named as First Youth Olympic Games Host
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has tapped Singapore as the host of the first Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2010. Singapore beat Moscow in the final by 53 votes to 44…
Implus Footcare Launches Hosiery Division
Implus Footcare, LLC, has created a new Hosiery Division. The creation stems from the company’s rapid sales growth under their Sof Sole, Yaktrax and Apara brands. The Hosiery Division’s focus will be to build sock assortment across multiple Implus’ brands
EMS Commits $500,000 to the Conservation Alliance Legacy Fund
Eastern Mountain Sports has committed to contribute $500,000 to The Conservation Alliance Legacy Fund over the course of the next five years. The pledge brings the Alliance closer to its $3.5-million goal for the Legacy Fund…
Nau to Open 10 Stores in 2008
Nau Inc. plans to open 10 more retail locations in 2008. Plans for new markets include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Boston and Bethesda. Second stores will be opened in the existing markets of Seattle and Portland, OR. It currently has four doors i
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