Quiksilver Turns to Major Billabong Shareholder for Rescue

Quiksilver Inc. filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition Tuesday after securing a financing package from the same private equity firm that helped rescue – and remains one of the two largest shareholders of – its global rival Billabong International Ltd…

ABEO Group Names New CEO of SA Sport

ABEO Group reported Bill Wild has become the new CEO of SA Sport, the gymnasium and sports equipment manufacturer. Wild most recently served for twelve years as EVP and VP of sales and marketing for Jaypro Sports…

Salomon Ramps Up Specialty Outdoor Category with New Hire

Salomon announced the appointment of Anthony Diana as its new regional category manager for footwear in the U.S. In his new role Diana will work closely with both the sales and commercial organizations to further accelerate the market leading growth of th

Aerosoles Names R. Shawn Neville as New CEO

Aerosoles announced retail and footwear industry veteran executive R. Shawn Neville has been appointed CEO. Neville formerly headed Footaction USA and Keds, while most recently serving as CEO and president of Boathouse Sports…

Billabong’s Director Resigns

Billabong International Limited has received the resignation of director, Matthew Wilson. Wilson has decided to resign due to a potential conflict in Oaktree Capital Management’s investment portfolio…