Miôn footwear hired Outdoor Sports Marketing as the company’s new sales representative agency for the South. Outdoor Sports Marketing is composed of Nolan Davis, Rion Smith, Scott Eddins, Martin Wilkinson and Tavia Davis. The team covers the states of Flo
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VauDe Makes Two Executive Appointments
VAUDE has made two new executive appointments. Stefan Engers, former Marketing Manager, has become the new
Technology Manager while Antje von Dewitz, designated CEO, has taken over responsibilities of Marketing Manager…
Big 5 Gets Current with SEC; YTD Net Income Declines
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation has filed its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the first and second quarters of fiscal 2005 with the SEC. The company had received an extension from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel until September 30, 2005 to fil
Smith Launches IMBA Upgrade Program
While a simple “thanks” would probably work, a pair of free sunglasses is even better. During the 2005 Interbike show, Smith Optics launched a national IMBA Upgrade Reward program, essentially doling out a new pair of interchangeable performance riding gl
GEAR for Sports Hires New Regional Sales Director
GEAR for Sports named Jeff Peden western regional sales director, and Sean Joyce as sales representative. These new appointments support the company’s golf brand expansion with GEAR for Sports, Robert Trent Jones Apparel
and Sunice.
Timberland Taps Samsonite for Travel Gear
The Timberland Company and Samsonite Corporation announced an exclusive licensing agreement under which Samsonite, in collaboration with Timberland, will be responsible for strategy, design, manufacturing, and distribution of Timberland packs and travel g
EBFC Takes Issue with EU Anti-Dumping Probe…
The European Branded Footwear Coalition, which is comprised of several athletic and outdoor footwear companies like ECCO, Timberland, Merrell, Rockport, Sebago, Teva, Ugg, and Simple, is concerned about a possible “detrimental impact” of the current Europ
Online Sales Grow as Web Advertising Evolves…
According to a new forecast by Forrester Research, U.S. Online Retail will nearly double over the next five years, jumping from $172 billion in 2005 to $329 billion in 2010. The research firm feels that new innovations will make online shopping easier an
Hind Motion Sensor Bra Wins ‘GFW Pick’
Hind announced that the Hind Motion Sensor Bra has been named a “GFW Pick” by Golf For Women magazine in “Bra Size Matters.” The review can be found in the September/October 2005 issue of Golf For Women. The Motion Sensor Bra is the first bra to have a bu
Asics’ GEL-Trabuco VIII Receives ‘Best Update’ Award
Asics' GEL-Trabuco VIII has garnered ‘Best Update’ from Runner's World in the November 2005 Trail Shoe Review.
Rossignol Selects Voiron, France for Worldwide HQ
Fresh off the announcement of the big move to Park City, UT, Quiksilver, Inc. announced that Rossignol's new worldwide headquarters will be in the Centr'Alp 2 site near Voiron in Isere, France. The inauguration is scheduled for the end of 2007,
CGPR Chosen by WSA Show
CGPR has been selected to manage all public relations initiatives for the WSA Show. The next WSA Show is scheduled for February 10-13, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada, with expected attendance of more than 34,000, and a showcase of over 6,000 footwear brands…
Finish Line Q2 Sales Up, But Income, Comps Down
The Finish Line reported net income for the second quarter ended August 27, 2005 was $18.9 million (38 cents per diluted share) a decrease of 8% versus net income of $20.5 million (42 cents per diluted share) for the same quarter last year. Net sales incr
Redfeather Inks Distribution Deal with ROI
Redfeather Snowshoes entered an exclusive relationship with Canada's Recreation Outfitters, Inc. With over 300 accounts across Canada, ROI supplies outdoor specialty and snowsports products to retailers like Mountain Equipment Co-Op and Coast Mountai
Timberland Begins 8th Annual Serve-a-palooza
Meeting community needs is the order of the day for The Timberland Company, embarking on its 8th annual global “Serv-a-palooza,” a worldwide community service initiative on Thursday, September 22nd. From Zhuhai, China to Boston, Massachusetts, Timberland
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