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DU Representative Named to North American Wetlands Conservation Council
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently announced the appointment of Ducks Unlimited Director of Conservation Operations, Dr. Scott Yaich, to serve on the North American Wetlands Conservation Council…
The Clymb Raises $2MM in Series A Funding
The Clymb announced that it closed more than $2 million in Series A funding, led by the Oregon Angel Fund and Walden Venture Capital, and joined by J Allard and individual investors. The start-up said the financing validates its business model of using pr
ESPN Hires Helios Partners to Grow X Games Outside United States
ESPN, the creator of the X Games franchise, has appointed global sports marketing firm Helios Partners to help expand the X Games commercial program and manage their host city bid process. ESPN plans to hold six X Games events by 2013, including four outs
Columbia Gets Conviction China Counterfeiters
After years of working with Chinese authorities to enforce its intellectual property rights, Columbia Sportswear reached a milestone last week by not only securing its first conviction of counterfeiters in China, but securing jail terms for them…
Callaway Golf’s CEO Resigns
Callaway Golf Company has announced the appointment of Anthony S. “Tony” Thornley as interim president and chief executive officer, filling a vacancy created by George Fellows, who resigned for personal reasons. The company also forecast weak second-quart
ONE Distribution Appoints SVP of Sales
ONE Distribution, which owns the KR3W and SUPRA skate brands, appointed Michelle Smith as senior vice president of sales. She most recently was SVP of sales at DC Shoes…
VF Corp. Sees No Conflict with Timberland Position…
VF Corp. sees no conflict between Timberland’s lingering image as an urban brand via its iconic yellow boot business and its current positioning as a heritage outdoor brand with roots in New England, CFO Bob Shearer told his audience last Tuesday at
Woolrich Hires Merchandising Manager for Catalog/Internet Channel
Woolrich has hired L.L. Bean veteran Becky Egers as merchandise manager for its catalog and Internet channels. Egers will be responsible for leading the merchandising, seasonal assortment planning, buying, and product positioning and pagination of the Woo
Team Flight Brothers to Sponsor Athletic Propulsion Labs
Athletic Propulsion Labs announced a sponsorship agreement with Team Flight Brothers. Known as the world's best dunkers, Team Flight Brothers has been selected as the official team to wear the revolutionary APL basketball shoes with the patent-pendin
Dahlgren Hires Deckers to Rep in Rocky Mountains
Dahlgren Footwear has hired Denver, CO-based sales veteran Joe Decker and his daughter Katie Decker to represent the brand in the Rocky Mountain territory…
Signature Eyewear Nets Profit in Second Quarter
Signature Eyewear, Inc. reported net income of $9,000 on net sales of $4.5 million for the quarter ended April 30…
Hasbro Unveils Apparel Line at New Era’s SoHo Flagship Store
Hasbro, Inc. announced the launch of the TF3 Crew Series, a “behind-the-scenes” apparel and accessories collection designed for Transformers fans and inspired by the gear worn on the set of the Transformers: Dark of the Moon movie. The exclusive collectio
SWOX Surf Protection Names International Marketing Manager
Quirin Rohleder is taking over the position as international marketing manager for SWOX Surf Protection. He previously served in marketing roles for Reef and Billabong…
Paul Gomez Becomes CEO of Podium Distribution
Paul Gomez, most recently the SVP of global events and brand entertainment at Hurley, has become CEO of Podium Distribution, which owns DVS shoes, Matix clothing and Diamond Footwear…
Callaway Golf Names Creative Agency of Record
Factory Design Labs announced that it has been named creative agency of record for Callaway Golf Company…
