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Mervin Manufacturing Appoints VP of Sales
Kyle Phillips has been named Mervin Manufacturing's vice president of sales. Phillips will oversee sales for all Mervin brands and categories including Lib-Tech, Gnu and Roxy, reporting to Mervin GM, Ryan Hollis…
Mitchell Golf Names Director of Sales
Mitchell Golf Equipment Company, a manufacturer of golf equipment repair tools and supplies, said Peter Dennis has joined the company as director of sales…
Kenny Ballard to Leave in BOSG in October
Kenny Ballard, the president of Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG), will resign at the end of October. BOSG distributes the Kelty, Sierra Design, Slumberjack, Wenger and Ultimate Direction brands. Ballard has decided to return east with his wife so th
Warnaco Appoints Helen McCluskey COO
The Warnaco Group, Inc. appointed Helen McCluskey as its chief operating officer. McCluskey previously served as Warnaco Group's president-intimate apparel and swimwear…
Reebok Launches NFL Maternity Collection at Pea In The Pod
Reebok has partnered with A Pea in the Pod to offer an NFL maternity collection, with Elisabeth Hasselbeck, co-host of ABC's The View as the face of the line…
RECALL: Simms Wading Staffs
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Simms Fishing Products' wading staffs. The wading staff, used to assist in wading rivers and streams, can collapse and pose a fall hazard for users. No injuries have been rep
Total Apparel Group Faces Liquidity Crisis
Total Apparel Group, the U.S. master distributor for FIFA and FIFA licensed product in the U.S. and North American licensee for Kappa and Robe Di Kappa, reported losses since its inception in 2008 raise “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue as
Report: July Golf Rounds Down 5.1%
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. were down 5.1% in July compared to July 2009 and down 3.3% on a YTD basis…
Kokatat Appoints Rep for Southwest
Kokatat, the watersports apparel and accessories company, extended the territories of its rep, Ted Keyes. In addition to his current territories, Keyes is now responsible for California, Nevada and Arizona…
LaCrosse Footwear Opens New Danner Plant in Portland
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. opened its new Danner manufacturing facility in Portland, OR…
Snoloha Names East Coast Rep
The Snoloha clothing brand of Traverse City, MI has added a new manufacturer’s rep team to cover the Eastern Seaboard from South Carolina north to the New England states, owner Rod Call announced this week…
Schutt Sports Files Bankruptcy, Seeks Bar to Riddell Patent Suit Damages
Schutt Sports Inc., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after losing a patent infringement lawsuit brought by rival Riddell Inc. Schutt Sports also has sued Riddell seeking to block collection of the $29 million patent suit verdict that a federal court ju
SGMA Identifies America’s Fittest Cities
While a significant percentage of Americans – from Maine to Hawaii – are utilizing home gyms and health clubs to exercise in order to stay fit, the largest concentration of 'fitness-oriented' Americans is in the 'Sun Belt.' According
New Balance Develops Exclusive Line for Amazon
New Balance has partnered with former supermodel Heidi Klum to create an activewear collection designed exclusively for Amazon. The line aimed at the “modern women on-the-go” will be called Heidi Klum for New Balance…
Quiksilver, Inc.’s Slow Turnaround Continues into Fiscal Third Quarter
Quiksilver, Inc.'s earnings improved sharply in the third quarter as belt tightening and reduced markdowns helped overcome sagging revenue. Pro-forma consolidated income from continuing operations reached $12.5 million, or 8 cents a share, more than
