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Coghlan’s Names National Sales Manager for Canada
Coghlan’s Ltd. has appointed Karl Gislason as Canadian National Sales Manager. Gislason will be focused on managing and directing all current Canadian agents as it relates to expanding Coghlan’s presence throughout the country…
Rockets Steve Francis Signs With China’s Anta
Houston Rockets guard Steve Francis has signed an endorsement deal with Chinese shoemaker Anta, becoming the company's first international spokesman. Francis had been with Reebok…
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
Mountain High Hosiery Changes Name; Signs Pony License
Mountain High Hosiery has changed its name to Mountain High Knitwear. The change reflects the company’s strategy to expand and grow its licensed and proprietary businesses, including entering the accessory market and adding knitwear items. In addition, t
Nikwax Establishes Three-Tiered Carbon Offset Program
Nikwax will implement a plan for carbon neutrality that addresses not only the present, but also the past and the future. By establishing this model for corporate responsibility efforts, Nikwax is taking their environmental commitment to the next level..
Etonic Names GM for Bowling
Etonic Worldwide named industry veteran David Ozio as general manager of the Bowling Division. Ozio comes to Etonic with more than 20 years of experience in the bowling industry. Prior to Etonic, Ozio worked for the Dexter Bowling Division in a number of
Backcountry Names Mountain Hardwear and DAKINE as Vendors of Year
Backcountry.com named Mountain Hardwear and DAKINE as its 2007 Vendors of the Year. DAKINE (repped by Warner Sales) was the cream among the hard goods and Mountain Hardwear (repped by Catalyst Sales) ruled the soft goods…
Gildan Closes Prewett Acquisition
Gildan Activewear Inc. has completed the acquisition of V.I. Prewett & Son, Inc., effective October 15, 2007. Gildan previously announced on September 18, 2007 that it had entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the capital stock of Prewett…
Sean Leslie Joins Hayter Communications
Sean Leslie landed a role as account manager for action sports and outdoor lifestyle PR firm Hayter Communications. In his new position, Leslie will drive media relations efforts for Ride, K2 Snowboards and the K2 Winter Outdoor division (Karhu, Atlas and
Hi-Tec Inks Licensing Deal with Bordan Shoe Company
Hi-Tec Sports USA and Bordan Shoe Company have entered into a licensing agreement to sell Hi-Tec Athletic footwear within the United States and Canada. Hi-Tec Athletic is well-established in Europe, and the company is looking to Bordan Shoe Company to ca
Yakima Inks Deal with CenterStone
Yakima Products has selected CenterStone Technologies' iVendix software application. iVendix will provide Yakima with a business-to-business online ordering solution for their retail dealers and sales reps in North America. When Yakima goes “live” on
Jeff Weidman Takes a Step Back from Rutabaga…
After five years at the helm of Rutabaga, store co-owner Jeff Weidman is reducing his day-to-day involvement, as well has his share of the business. Darren Bush, Weidman’s business partner, will be stepping up and taking on more responsibility. Bush has b
Garmin Inks Deal to Acquire Its Danish Distributor…
Garmin signed a letter of intent to acquire Fairpoint Navigation, the distributor of the company's consumer products in Denmark. The completion of the acquisition – expected to occur in January 2008 – depends on negotiations and the execution of a de
Saucony Looks to Pick Up Share in Run Specialty; Sees New Focus on Originals…
Richie Woodworth, president of Saucony, Inc., said the company has three very distinct and main areas of focus for the future. First, they will continue to focus on continued growth in the core running specialty channel. Woodworth said they now hold the
West Marine Sees Store Closures Hurt Sales Line in Q3
West Marine, Inc. saw comps sales inch up 0.3% for the third quarter as net sales decreased 4.1% to $187.5 million from $195.6 million last year, following the closing of 35 stores in 2006…
