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Confluence Re-Vamps Operations and Design Teams
Confluence Watersports hired Dean Youngblood as Vice President of Operations. Youngblood joins Confluence from HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, where he served as Vice President of Engineering, Research, and Development. In addition to Youngblood’s hiring, C
Snow Sports Retailers Carry Momentum into the Home Stretch …
Snow Sports Retailers continue to see apparel sales and higher average selling prices for equipment drive sales gains this year. Overall, trade association SnowSports Industries America is reporting a relatively healthy year through February 2006. Total s
GBMI Picks Up 7 For All Mankind Footwear License
Global Brand Marketing Inc. entered an exclusive global licensing agreement with luxury denim brand 7 For All Mankind LLC for the creation of a complete collection of footwear for men, women, and children. Manufactured primarily in Italy, the footwear col
Unifi Q3 Sales Down 12.7%; Slims Net Loss…
Unifi, Inc. saw net sales from continuing operations for the fiscal third quarter total $181.4 million, which were down $26.3 million or 12.7% from net sales of $207.7 million for the prior year’s quarter. The company noted higher energy prices and rising
Perkins Resigns From Johnson Outdoors
Jervis B. Perkins has resigned from Johnson Outdoors Inc. to pursue other interests. Mr. Perkins has served as the Company's Chief Operating Officer (COO) since January 2003 and as President and COO since December 2004. Mr. Perkins will remain in hi
The Program* Selects Enright Communications for PR
The Program* has selected Enright Communications as its agency of record. Through this bi-coastal union, Enright will work hand-in-hand with The Program* to increase brand awareness and mainstream media exposure for its quiver of industry-leading snow br
Delta Apparel Increases Stock Repurchase Plan
Delta Apparel, Inc.'s Board of Directors has increased the company's authorization to repurchase stock in open market transactions by an additional $5.0 million. This increase brings the total amount authorized for share repurchase to $11.0 mill
lucy Inks Deal with Stroller Strides
lucy performance apparel has signed on as the newest sponsor of Stroller Strides, the San Diego-based nationwide fitness program for new mothers and their babies…
Nautilus Realigns International Business Leadership
Nautilus, Inc. has named Darryl Thomas as President of the company's International Business and relocated him to London. The realignment better positions Nautilus, Inc. for significant growth in fitness equipment sales outside of the Americas, as the
Cherokee Moves to Out-Bid Iconix in Mossimo Deal
Mossimo received an unsolicited proposal from Cherokee Inc. to acquire all the outstanding shares of Mossimo, Inc. for $8.50 per share, consisting of $6.00 per share in cash and $2.50 per share in Cherokee stock. Mossimo's board of directors will mee
Crocs Inks Title Sponsorship Deal with AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour
AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour and CROCS, Inc. signed a three-year deal establishing CROCS as the title sponsor and official footwear of the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. Beginning with this year's 2006 season, the tour will be known as the “AVP CROC
Summus Works to Establish Outdoor Retail/Media Center in Colorado
Summus Works, Inc. will establish its first “Summus Center” in Colorado. The first and each such asset will house a Company broadcast TV station and studio properties, an outdoor sports retail outfitter and product demo center, and leased units suitable f
Marine Corps Bans Certain Synthetic Fibers for Use in High Risk Areas…
The Marine Corps has prohibited the use of synthetic athletic clothing containing polyester and nylon by soldiers while conducting operations outside of forward operating bases and camps, according to a published report on military.com. The report said t
Saucony Management Fine Tunes Organization…
After moving Saucony under its Keds umbrella and naming Shawn Neville as president of both brands, The Stride Rite Corporation continued its shifting of Saucony management this week, creating the new Advanced Product and Processes Group and naming Tom Car
The Finish Line Opens First Paiva Store Format…
The Finish Line, Inc. bowed its first Paiva store at Barton Creek Square in Austin, Texas on Friday. The retailer expects to open additional units of the new women’s format at Natick Mall near Boston, Westfield Annapolis in Maryland, Mall of America in M
