Collective Licensing, LLC, owner of the Airwalk, genetic, Vision and Vision Street Wear, Vision Skateboards, and other brands, has renewed its licensing agreement with RMP Athletic Locker Ltd. for the Airwalk brand. RMP will continue to lead the sales and
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Gildan’s San Marcos Factory Hit by Fire
One of Gildan Activewear, Inc.'s sewing facilities, located in San Marcos, Nicaragua, has been destroyed by a fire. No Gildan employees were injured, and at this stage the company's assessment is that the economic impact to Gildan is expected to
New Balance Joins FESI
New Balance has joined The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) as a new Regular Member. Over the past decade New Balance has grown substantially and the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) is proud to welcome th
Golf Galaxy Appoints New Independent Director
Golf Galaxy, Inc. appointed Douglas C. Neve to the company's Board of Directors effective June 15, 2006. The company said it expected Neve to be appointed to the Audit Committee concurrent with the company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Aug
Rossignol’s New Management…
Following the recent opening of Rossignol’s new Mountain Center in Park City, Utah, the company has restructured its U.S. management team. Ron Steele was named V.P. of sales and marketing for Rossignol alpine and Nordic hardgoods while Jim Hunter was name
OIA Launches Retailer Survey
Outdoor Industry Association, in conjunction with Sports Marketing Surveys, is conducting a survey of retailers to help provide valuable information for the industry. This is a three-part survey on general information, outdoor retailing, and operational c
FIFA Launches Carbon Offset Program at World Cup
FIFA is working with the MyClimate foundation in order to offset global warming-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by the 2006 World Cup in Germany – making it the largest climate impact neutral events in the world, and one of the largest “ca
Crocs Settles Shaka Suit
Crocs, Inc. and Shaka Holdings, Inc. have agreed to settle a lawsuit concerning Crocs' proprietary footwear, pending in the United States District for the District of Colorado and alleging that Shaka infringed Crocs' U.S. Patents and its trade d
Perry Ellis Adds to Two to Board
Perry Ellis International Inc. appointed its eighth and ninth members of its board of directors in the forms of Joe Arriola and Linda Platzner. Arriola was the founder and chief executive officer of Avanti Press, Inc. until Feb. 2001. Major clients of the
Rossignol Re-Structures After Move to Park City
Following the recent opening of the Mountain Center in Park City, Utah, the Rossignol Group announced today the restructuring of its U.S. organization. This restructuring will focus on the development of the organization’s business units and will capital
OIA Launches New Retailer Survey
Outdoor Industry Association, in conjunction with Sports Marketing Surveys, is conducting a survey of retailers to help provide valuable information for the industry. This is a three-part survey on general information, outdoor retailing and operational co
Massey’s Taps CWS to Launch Affiliate Program
Massey’s Professional Outfitters and Colorado Web Solutions launched a Commission Junction based affiliate program. The new program is designed to allow web content developers the opportunity to create income through the display of advertising and product
Lee Joins Hot Chillys as VP of Sales
Hot Chillys hired Steve Lee as the company’s new Vice President of Sales. Drawing upon his 15-year tenure in the outdoor and snowsports industries, Steve will provide leadership and guidance in making the company’s sales operations more efficient. Steve w
Element 21 Golf Adds Myrhum for Design and Sourcing
Mark Myrhum, President of MCM Golf Inc., has joined forces with Element 21 Golf Company to assist in club design and product sourcing activities. Mark Myrhum has been providing club design solutions to the golf industry for close to 20 years. After an 8-y
Russell Corp. Chairman Opposed Berkshire Deal; Cited Company Progress Against Plans…
Russell Corporation last week filed a proxy statement with the SEC related to its merger into a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, revealing that Jack Ward, chairman and CEO of the company, was the sole dissenting vote on the Board of Directors that approv
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