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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

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

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…