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Brine Sponsors Duke’s Men’s Lacrosse Team
The Duke men’s lacrosse team will be the first Division I team to be completely outfitted from head to toe in Brine. When the Blue Devils take the field this season, everything including their helmets, uniforms, protective gear, sticks and footwear are al
Sea Otter Supports Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
The Sea Otter Classic joined forces with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, to give cyclists and spectators an opportunity to raise money through a fundraising program called 'Make Cures Happen.' Money will be raised in honor of Joshua Alfaro, an
Nike Sues adidas over Shox Technology
Nike filed a legal complaint against adidas-Salomon in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The complaint identifies several adidas products that allegedly infringe upon Nike's patented SHOX cushioning technology. These products
Mizuno Renews Contract with Jennie Finch
Mizuno USA, Inc. has re-signed 2004 Olympic Gold Medallist and member of National Professional Fastpitch’s Chicago Bandits, Jennie Finch. Finch was one of the premier players on the USA Women’s National Team which took home Gold and became the story of t
Nautilus Realigns into Three Business Units; Names Unit Chiefs
Nautilus, Inc. has realigned its leadership structure, a move that includes the formation of three business units. NLS named Tim Hawkins president of the Fitness Equipment Business and Darryl Thomas as president of the International Equipment Business.
Cascade Designs Honors Reps of the Year
Cascade Designs announced its 2005 Rep of the Year and Sales Achievement Awards. The Hi-Altitude Sales & Consulting team, including Ryan Overstake, Eric Miller, Jason Livingston and Lori Maddox, has been honored as the recipient of Rep of the Year for 200
Langlois Promoted to Rossignol Canada VP of Sales and Marketing
In lieu of Rossignol/Quiksilver’s larger plan to focus on the growth of each business unit within the global organization, Rossignol has promoted Pierre Langlois to VP Sales and Marketing, Hard Goods Division – Canada. Pierre will oversee all sales and m
Thesenga returns to Climbing as Editor in Chief
Climbing Magazine announced the return of Jonathan Thesenga as Editor In Chief. After a three-year hiatus, Thesenga returns to the helm of Climbing, injecting the magazine with the same high dose of unbridled enthusiasm and unrefined humor he has been del
REI Promotes Owen to VP of Merchandising
REI has promoted Angela Owen to VP of Merchandising. Owen, who joined REI's staff in 1990, has been promoted through positions spanning all of REI's product categories, with her most recent position being director of merchandise management for R
Skechers Ups Q4 Guidance…
Skechers USA expects to exceed a billion dollars in sales in 2005 on stronger-than-expected fourth quarter sales. SKX has raised its guidance for the quarter and the year ended December 31, now estimating diluted earnings per share to be in the range of
K-Swiss Gets Europe Help to Offset the Classic Downturn in Domestic Market…
K-Swiss Inc. saw its reliance on its classics positioning take a bite out of its U.S. business in the fourth quarter, but the top-line came in slightly above the company’s guidance thanks to continued strength in the international business and better-than
SGMA Board Sees New Faces; Leadership Shifts…
During the recent and final Super Show, the SGMA made several changes to its Board of Directors. Richard Bourne, the COO & president of Asics America, Paul Ehrlich, the general counsel at adidas America, and Chris Considine, the president of Wilson Sport
Fitness Equipment Leads Amer to Strong Q4…
Amer Sports reported that fourth quarter net sales increased 114% to €558.5 million ($664 mm) from €261.0 million ($339 mm) in the year-ago quarter. The Salomon acquisition contributed €255.2 million ($304 mm) to the quarter’s top-line, a 0.8% increase ov
Oakley Unveils Brand Strategy; Picks Up Oliver Peoples…
After Oakley saw its Q4 sales gain fail to translate to the bottom line, management unveiled several initiatives that it hopes will help achieve sustainable revenue growth, improved long-term earnings growth, and return on investment. In addition, the com
Collective Licensing Int’l Extends Brand Management Platform with LBL Deal…
Collective Licensing International, LLC, owner of the Airwalk and genetic brands, has acquired Toronto, Ontario-based Lifestyle Brands Ltd., owner of the Vision and Vision Street Wear, Vision Skateboards, Vision Snowboards, Premise, Lamar and LTD, Dukes,
