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Founder’s Descendant Joins Woolrich Marketing Team
Woolrich announced the hiring of Joshua W. Rich, an eighth generation grandson of Woolrich founder John Rich. Rich joins the marketing team as marketing coordinator…
Respect Your Universe Appoints Erick Siffert as COO
Respect Your Universe, the MMA brand, appointed Erick Siffert as chief operating officer effective June 7th, 2011. Siffert previously served as director of product operations at lululemon athletica…
PPR Gains Antitrust Approvals for Volcom Deal
PPR S.A., the parent of Puma, and Volcom, Inc. jointly announced that they have received all necessary antitrust approvals applicable to PPR's tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Volcom at a price of $24.50 per share in
Novascarpa to Drop Most of Chung Shi Line
Novascarpa Group LLC, formerly Ryn USA, announced that it will drop most of the chung shi line…
Vail Resorts Q3 Retail/rental Sales Up 0.5% Excluding Acquisition
Vail Resorts, Inc. said revenue from its Retail/rental operations excluding a resort it acquired last year, grew by just $300,000, or 0.5% in the third quarter ended April 30 over the year ago quarter. Growth came primarily from its Vail and Beaver Creek
Nuun and Co. Appoints Mason Reay As President
Nuun & Co. appointed Mason Reay as its new president. In this role, Reay, who joined Nuun in 2010 as head of marketing, will expand his responsibilities to include oversight of finance, customer support, and business operations…
Lululemon’s Shareholders Approve Two-for-One Stock Split
Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced that its stockholders approved a two-for-one split of the company's stock at its annual meeting held on June 8, 2011…
NSGA Participation Report: Only 12 Sports Have Positive Trends Since ’06
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) recently released its annual Sports Participation in 2010 survey results. The annual survey includes data on 47 sports in two series, and participation is based upon those aged 7 or older who participated in
Nike Media Director Joins Canadian Olympic Committee
Derek Kent, formerly the US media relations director of Nike Inc., was appointed executive director, corporate and brand communications for the Canadian Olympic Committee…
Footbalance Appoints New NA President and Managing Director
Footbalance, the maker of custom-molded insoles, announced that Matt Kaplan was appointed its president and managing director for its North American subsidiary. Kaplan most recently served as vice president and business director for Suunto North America..
Slidepad Technologies Lands Taiwanese OEM Partner
Bike Brake start-up Slidepad Technologies has reached an agreement with an established Taiwanese manufacturer to build its braking systems for OEM distribution…
Sherbrook to Acquire T.O.P. Marketing USA
Sherbrook SBK Sport Corp has signed a letter of intent to acquire T.O.P. Marketing USA, a sports licensing company…
Puma Partners with South African Football Association
Puma has entered into a new partnership with the South African Football Association…
Hincapie Sportswear’s Marketing Director Resigns
Hincapie Sportswear (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of clothing for cyclists, announced the resignation of long-time marketing director, Steve Baker. Baker is leaving the company in June to pursue new opportunities personally and professionally…
Reebok Global Marketing Chief Departs
Reebok's top global marketer, Richard Prenderville, has left the sportswear business after five years in the job. Prenderville, head of global brand marketing, has departed to pursue “other opportunities.” He will be replaced by Viktoria Wallner, who
