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Brunswick Boat Group Acquires Diversified Marine Products
The Brunswick Boat Group has acquired Diversified Marine Products, the largest marine supply distributor on the West Coast. Based in Los Angeles, Diversified Marine will join with Land 'N' Sea, Kellogg Marine and Benrock to extend the largest di
Dragon Appoints New Product Line Manager
Dragon Optical added Chris Hughes to its team as the new Product Line Manager for soft goods and accessories. Chris comes to Dragon to help strengthen and build an already healthy global apparel and accessories program…
Deckers Settles Steve Madden Trademark Suit
Deckers Outdoor Corporation settled its lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles against Steven Madden, Ltd. Deckers' trademark and trade dress infringement complaint alleged that Steven Madden, Ltd. was selling knockoffs of Deckers�
Mettler Takes Over PrimaLoft Sales in Canada
PrimaLoft has appointed Kelly Mettler of Performance Squared Inc. as the company’s new Sales Representative for Canada. Mettler will be responsible for expanding the PrimaLoft brand in the Canadian outdoor and apparel markets…
Reebok Solidifies U.S. Team; Analysts Still Looking for Clarity on Brand Positioning…
Reebok and adidas executives continue to field a barrage of questions about the positioning of the two brands in the market and the future of league deals that many see as the real value in the deal that created the new combined business. Key execs from
Play It Again Parent Turns Q1 Sales Dip into Gain…
Play It Again Sports’ parent, Winmark Corporation, posted a 2.4% decrease in net revenue for the first quarter to $7.0 million from $7.1 million last year. Revenues from merchandise sales were $1.3 million, down 42.3% from the $2.2 million posted during t
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
