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Titus Cycles Acquired by Another Arizona Firm
GAI Cycles of Phoenix, Arizona has acquired 100 percent ownership in Titus Cycles, Inc. (Titus) from Vyatek Sports, Inc. GAI’s management team has a strong and diversified background in operations, finance and business development with significant equity
Long Lines, Solid Sales Reported at Canoecopia…
Vendors reported brisk sales and no credit problems at this weekend’s Canoecopia event in Madison, Wisc. On March 7-9 paddling enthusiasts across the Midwest and Canada made their annual pilgrimage to the show, which kicks off a series of consumer paddlin
Crocs Repeats: We Don’t Sell to Costco…
Crocs, Inc. reiterated that it is not selling, never has sold and does not plan to sell its Crocs branded merchandise to Costco Wholesale Corp. But, such emphatic statements do not mean Costco can’t sell Crocs. The retailer said Wednesday that its access
From Containers to Resins, Jarden is Saving at K2…
Jarden Corp. is on track to cut $29 million in costs in 2008 thanks largely to cost savings it has identified at K2. That cost cutting, moreover, may even bring assembly or manufacturing jobs back to Mexico or the United States…
Collective Extends Licensing Agreement With Royer
Collective Licensing International, LLC renewed licensing agreement with, France-based, Royer for the Airwalk brand. Royer will continue to hold the Master License for the Airwalk brand throughout Continental Europe through 2012…
Fila Announces New Agreement for EMEA Region
Fila said it completed the sale of the subsidiaries comprising Fila's European, Middle East, African and Indian businesses to the European based management team and has entered into a long-term license for the Fila brand in the EMEA region. The manag
Timberland Increases Stock Buyback Program
The Timberland Co. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an additional six million shares of the company's Class A Common Stock. This additional program supplements the company's current six million share a
Dussault Apparel to Acquire Dayton Boots
Dussault Apparel, Inc. has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire Vancouver's legendary Dayton Boots Enterprises, Inc. Dayton, which sells shoes and boots through retailers across Canada, has been led since February 2007 by CEO Stephen Enca
Report: Callaway Splits with Ad Agency
Callaway Golf has split with its ad agency, WPP Group's Y&R, according to Adweek. The trade magazine also said that earlier this year, director of marketing Scott White left Callaway to join competitor TaylorMade…
ispo summer Suspended While Organizer Retools
Messe München GmbH has suspended its ispo summer show until further notice, broadened its alliance with Nielsen Business Media and is lanuching a show for Europe to meet growing demand for quick-turn sourcing in the sporting goods industry, the German com
L.L. Bean 2007 Sales Advance 5.5%
L.L.Bean reported sales in its fiscal year ended February 24 reached $1.62 billion, a 5.5% increase over 2006. The company also announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash award of 5% of annual pay to eligible employees, a payout of approximatel
Adidas and Samsung Partner on Mobile Phone
adidas and Samsung have teamed up to introduce miCoach, a mobile phone that works with adidas shoes and apparel to plan, track and motivate users in training. It combines a mobile phone, heart rate monitor, stride sensor, MP3 player and the voice of a “pe
Escalade Increases Dividend
Escalade, Inc. increased its quarterly dividend by 14%. Its board authorized the payment of a 25 cents per share dividend payable March 21, to all shareholders of record on March 14…
Loop’d Network Launches Site for Skiers
Loop’d Network, a San Diego start-up that is creating a social networking site for action sports brands, has launched a community for skiers. The new site offers skiers the ability to seek sponsorship, enter contests sponsored by brands such as Oakley and
Fox Racing Shox Hires Patent Attorney
Fox Factory, Inc. has hired a high-powered patent attorney, inventor and former mountain biking and motocross enthusiast as its general counsel. David Haugen, who will also carry the title “chief patent attorney,” will focus on ensuring that Fox's i
