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Etonic Names VP/GM for Stonefly
Etonic Worldwide has named Russ Curran as VP/general manager for Stonefly USA, a division of Etonic Worldwide, LLC. Curran comes to Stonefly USA with more than 20 years of experience in the footwear industry. He was most recently VP of sales at PSB Shoe G
Backcountry.com Still Thriving at Liberty Media
The acquisitions of Backcountry.com and Bodybuilder.com helped propel revenue and operating cash flow growth of 113% and 144%, respectively at Liberty Interactive Group's e-commerce group for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, Liberty Media Corporatio
Eddie Bauer Squeaks Out Mild Comp Gain
Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. squeaked out an 0.5% increase in same store sales on a 3.9% growth at its retail stores and a 3.1% decline at its outlet stores. The company said its first quarter loss was reduced to $19.3 million from $44.8 million a year ago.
Snowsport Sales up 10.4% in 2007-08 Season
The snow sports products market grew by $280 million to reach $2.97 billion for the 2007.08 season, up 10.4% from approximately $2.69 billion in all channels last season, according to the latest SIA survey. Equipment sales were relatively flat in specialt
New Era to Make Kiosks at MLB ballparks
New Era Cap has selected nParallel to develop portable, outdoor selling kiosks and indoor shop-in-shop environments to promote the sale of New Era merchandise at all 30 ballparks in Major League Baseball. New Era is now installing the shop-in-shop system
New Era to Make Kiosks at MLB ballparks
New Era Cap has selected nParallel to develop portable, outdoor selling kiosks and indoor shop-in-shop environments to promote the sale of New Era merchandise at all 30 ballparks in Major League Baseball. New Era is now installing the shop-in-shop system
Ocean and Earth Implements 5-Year Growth Plan
Ocean & Earth, the Australian surf brand, recently launched a 5-year expansion plan. In December 2007, CEO of International Operations Paul Munten completed an extensive search for new brand leadership in North America with the hiring of Dave Nielsen as V
Quiksilver Sued by ESPN
Quiksilver Inc. was sued by sports network ESPN Inc. on claims it violated a trademark on the cable channel's X-Games competition franchise. Quiksilver uses a stylized “X” emblem on clothing, labels and accessories that is “confusingly similar” to ES
Mountainsmith Hires Domestic Sales Mgr
Mountainsmith announced the appointment of Jay Getzel to the newly-created position of domestic sales manager. Getzel was most recently sales and service manager for C.A.M.P. USA in Broomfield, CO…
Puma’s U.S. Revenues Drop 14.2% in Q1
Puma said that in the U.S. market, sales were down 14.2% to $134.1 million (86.36 million euros), affected by the continued moderate environment in the mall-based business. Puma also said orders for the U.S. by the end of the quarter were down 20.8%…
InnoVision Headwear Partners with Boa Technology
Toronto-based InnoVision Headwear, Inc. has partnered with Boa Technology to bring its microadjustment technology to headwear. IV Headwear said the system allows wearers to instantly micro-adjust the fit of their headwear when they encounter high winds. T
Adidas Wins $305 Million Verdict Against Collective Brands
Collective Brands Inc. on Tuesday said a $305 million verdict against the footwear maker and retailer related to an Adidas lawsuit is “excessive and unjustified.” On Monday, a federal jury in Portland has ordered Payless Shoesource Inc. to shell out $304.
KJUS Ski Brand Orders up 40% for Next Winter
LK International AG of Switzerland said worldwide net orders for the 08/09 winter collection of its KJUS Skiwear brand increased by 40%, including Austria with a 38% increase, Switzerland with 32%, and the United States of America with 27%…
Tompkins Takes the Reins at Interbike
Nielsen Sports Group named Andy Tompkins Show Director for Interbike, which means he now has responsibility for three of its five shows. Tompkins' portfolio now includes ASR, Health+Fitness Business Expo and Interbike. He replaces Lance Camisasca, wh
Performance Training: Will the Hype Pay Off?
Whether consumers or retailers are ready for it, the cross-training category is about to attempt a rebirth. The revival, which is now being heralded by major marketing campaigns touting Under Armour’s performance trainer introduction, as well as Nike’s SP
