Adjmi Apparel Group, in conjunction with the CPSC, is recalling about 8,000 Children’s Reebok Windwear and Fleece Jacket and Pant Sets. The zipper slider and pull on the jackets can detach if the zipper is pulled when the jacket is open. The detached sl
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GBMI Promotes Strong and Kaminsky to VP Sales
Global Brand Marketing Inc. announced two internal promotions in its U.S. Sales Divisions. John Strong, Director of the GBMI Kids U.S. Sales Division, and Scott Kaminsky, Director of U.S. Sales for XOXO Footwear have been promoted to Vice President of Sal
Director Sales and Marketing — Boa Technology
Boa Technology is the creator and manufacturer of the Boa Lacing System, a unique alternative to shoe laces that is broadly used on many leading snowboard boot and bike shoe brands. We are expanding into many new footwear categories and are seeking
U.S. Exports Top $2 Billion in 2004…
According to a recent report released by the SGMA that was based on U.S. Department of Commerce data, U.S. exports of Sporting Goods and Athletic Footwear are on the rise. The category saw a 5.6% dollar gain, which comes on the heels of a gain of 9.7% in
VF Corp. Expands Outdoor Coalition with Another Action Sports Acquisition…
VF Corp., parent to The North Face, Jansport, Vans, and Eastpak brands, among others, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Reef Holdings Corporation. Reef is currently owned by an investor group led by majority shareholder Swander Pace Capital.
Fischer Moves to A New Office
Fischer Sports has completed its move to a new office in Auburn, NH. The new building is twice the size of their old office in Concord with 7960 sq. ft. of office space and 23520 sq. ft. of warehouse space. Fischer managed to move into the new place and
Nordica Creates New Marketing Team
Nordica announced a new marketing team with Andy Hare as the product marketing manager, Willy Booker as the ski product and promotions manager, Wendy Reger as the marketing communications manager and Matthew Knittle as the Race Sales and Service Manager..
Quiksilver Announces Two-for-One Stock Split
Quiksilver has approved a two-for-one stock split of the Company's common shares, subject to stockholder approval of the amendment of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation, which is expected at today's Annual Meeting of Stockholders. T
Mossimo Q4 Earnings Down 9.2% on 6.6% Sales Gain
Mossimo, Inc. reported fourth quarter 2004 net revenues of $3.2 million compared to $3.0 million for the same period last year. The company reported fourth quarter net earnings of $629,000 compared to net earnings of $693,000 for the same period last year
Senior Product Manager — Variflex
Variflex is seeking a Senior Product Manager to be responsible for the development of a sporting goods product line. This includes working with designers to create the product concept as well as working with the factory on product specifications. The Sr.
Territory Sales Manager — Suunto USA
Suunto USA, a fully owned subsidiary of Amer Sports- parent company of Wilson Sporting Goods, Atomic and Precor, currently has two openings for the position of Territory Sales Manager. One territory will be located within the East Coast and the ot
Global Multi-Brand Plan Takes Shape at Nike, Inc…
Nike, Inc. saw a number of shifts in its business in the fiscal third quarter as Nike brand apparel reversed the downward trend seen in the second quarter in the U.S. and footwear sales got a bigger boost from unit sales growth even as average selling pri
Reebok Team Uniforms Shuts its Doors…
Fab-Knit Ltd., which is doing business as Reebok Team Uniforms, abruptly shut its doors last week and laid off the majority of its employees. The move by the company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January (SEW_0505), is curious sinc
SEW Goes One-On-One with… Exeter Brands’ Mary Gleason
Mary Gleason is president of Exeter Brands Group, a subsidiary of Nike, Inc. Prior to joining Exeter, Ms. Gleason served as president and CO of Group 3 Design, a full-service brand management company credited with reviving the Starter brands and building
Backcountry.com Blames the Weather for 84% Sales Increase
Backcountry.com posted an 84% year-over-year increase on sales of more than $27 million. 2004 also featured record-breaking activity for single day sales and single day shipments…