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O’Neill Girls Hires Directors to Lead Marketing and Design

O'Neill hired Cedar Carter to lead marketing efforts for the O'Neill Girls brand. In her new role, Carter will oversee O'Neill Girls advertising campaigns, promotions and in-store retail activity, and assist in managing public relations ef

New Balance Signs Red Sox Pitcher to Endorsement Deal

New Balance announced today the signing of Hyde Park native and Red Sox pitcher Manny Delcarmen, to a multi-year endorsement contract. New Balance will be Delcarmen's official footwear and off-field apparel provider and will partner with him as prese

Petzl America Names Headlamp Division Manager

Petzl hired Jesse Edmundson as headlamp division manager. Edmundson, known through the industry as “Sus”, has moved to the SLC area from Boise, Idaho, where he helped launch and served as General Manager of the Front Boise Climbing Club…

VF Licensed Sports Hires New GM to Oversee MLB Business

Robert (Rob) Brodersen has joined the VF Licensed Sports Group as Vice President/General Manager for Baseball, where he will have responsibility for MLB's on-field uniform programs under the Majestic Athletic brand…

Asics Corp.’s Sales Slide 7.3% in FY10, Americas Sales Gain

Asics Corp. reported sales slid 7.3% in its year ended March 31, to 224.4 billion yen ($2.4 billion) versus the prior year. In the Americas, sales of running shoes “remained brisk” but sales growth was held back by foreign exchange rates. Sales in the Ame

PrimaLoft Hires Verde PR

PrimaLoft has selected Verde PR & Consulting as its public relations agency of record (AOR).Verde will focus on differentiating PrimaLoft’s attributes, performance benefits and associated value, while concurrently redefining the role of PrimaLoft a

USACK Taps Joe Jacobi as New CEO

The USA Canoe/Kayak Board of Directors has appointed Joe Jacobi to serve as Chief Executive Officer of USA Canoe/Kayak, the National and Olympic governing body for competitive paddlesports in the United States…

Asics Seeks Injunction and Damages From Skechers USA

Asics America Corporation and ASICS Corporation Japan announced that they have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California against Skechers USA, Inc. for trademark infringement, unfair competition, trademark dilution and fal

Rab Adds Eighth North American Rep

Rab hired Tokul Creek Marketing as its sales representation in the Northwest, covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. Rab now has eight sales reps in North America…

Citi Trends’ Comps Climb 9.6%

Citi Trends, Inc. reported total sales in the first quarter ended May 1, 2010 increased 26.8% to $181.4 million compared with $143.1 million in the first quarter ended May 2, 2009…

High Sierra Licenses Brand to NorthPole LLC

High Sierra Sport Company recently licensed its brand with NorthPole, LLC to produce and distribute camping and outdoor recreation equipment under the High Sierra brand name. NorthPole customers include leading retailers across mass department, sporting g