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Graphite Design Names Promotions Manager
Graphite Design has appointed Erik Boysen as promotions manager. Boysen, most recently sales and marketing manager for Sonartec Golf, will oversee Graphite Design’s staff of professional tour representatives and work directly with original equipment manu
Soles4Souls Inc. Sends 50,000 Pairs California Wildfires Victims
Soles4Souls Inc. announced that it was sending more than 50,000 pairs of new shoes to victims of the Southern California fires. The shoe charity is coordinating the effort and partnering with several other relief organizations and government agencies to e
USA Basketball Looks at Possible HQ Move
USA Basketball is considering the relocation of its headquarters and national training facilities following the conclusion of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. USA Basketball has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from cities intereste
Petzl and RRGCC Raise $32,000 for Climbing Access
Petzl America and the Red River Gorge Climber’s Coalition (RRGCC) made history with an unprecedented effort to preserve climbing and recreational access in eastern Kentucky. By joining forces for this year’s annual Rocktoberfest fundraiser and climber’s f
Hi-Tec CEO Takes Over as President of EU Operations
After joining global sports and outdoor brand HI-TEC in 2002, CEO Martin Binnendijk’s prime objectives were to make the company a more consistent, brand focused operation. Now, 5 years on, the company has transformed and both the Hi-Tec and Magnum brand a
Modell’s President/COO Stevenish to Retire
After over 43 years in the industry, Bob Stevenish, president and COO of Modell’s Sporting Goods will retire, effective February 1, 2008. CEO, Mitchell Modell will assume all of the merchandising responsibilities that formally belonged to Stevenish and be
Joe’s Sports and Outdoor Revamps Eugene, OR Store
Joe’s Sports & Outdoor has recently completed a series of improvement to its Eugene, Oregon store, which originally opened in 1983. The store saw the addition of a new 5,000 sq. ft. Paddlesport & Boat Center. Repairs, rack installation, ski & snowboard tu
Heelys Expects 32% Q3 Sales Drop; To Enter Family Footwear
Heelys, Inc. expects net sales for the third quarter to decrease 32.4% to $49 million from $72.5 million a year ago. This marks a decrease from earlier guidance ranging from $55 million to $58 million. Earnings per diluted share is expected to be in the r
May Be Time to Think Globally and Act Locally…
It was a tale of two divergent business segments for many retailers in the five-week retail fiscal month September as Sport Footwear picked up business left over from a weak early back-to-school season that rolled over from August, while Sport Apparel sa
Icebreaker Launches TOUCH_LAB Retail Store in Portland
Icebreaker will launch a “TOUCH_LAB” retail store in Portland, Oregon, set to open doors in late November. The flagship store will occupy over 2,600 square feet of store space at 1109 W Burnside Avenue, in the Pearl District which includes several athlet
Lance Camisasca Leaves Interbike and Health+Fitness
Interbike's show director, Lance Camisasca, will leave his post and begin work as an industry consultant to Interbike helping the company develop sales & marketing strategies, identifying new market opportunities and acting as Interbike's key li
West 49 Inc. CEO Named Ontario Entrepreneur of the Year
West 49 Inc., the Toronto-based action sports retailer, announced that its president and CEO, Sam Baio, has been selected to receive the Ernst & Young Ontario Entrepreneur of the Year 2007 award in the Business-to-Consumer category…
JJB Sports Acquires 10% Stake in Umbro
JJB Sports said it acquired a 10.12 percent stake in Umbro, a move it said was designed to safeguard its position in the England replica shirt market. The move followed reports that Nike had made a bid for Umbro, which sponsors the England football team..
Vans Names VP of Sales for U.S.
Vans has promoted Jeff Moore, currently Vans director of sales for the core channel, to Vans VP of sales, U.S. wholesale. Moore takes over for Steve Munn, who was recently named president, JanSport — Americas…
Former Starbucks CFO Joins Lululemon Board
Michael Casey has been appointed to lululemon athletica's board of directors and will serve on the company's audit committee. The company increased the size of the board of directors from eight to nine members and appointed Mr. Casey to fill the
