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Utility Inc. Forms New Branding Division
Utility Inc., a retail fixturing group based in the SODO district of Seattle, WA, has created a new division: Dept. of Energy a.k.a. D.O.E.; a small coalition of graphic designers focused on branding, product development, fashion and the general aesthetic
FINL Elects Class II Directors
The shareholders of The Finish Line, Inc. elected three Class II directors, Larry J. Sablosky, Bill Kirkendall and William P. Carmichael, to serve on the Board of Directors until the 2009 Annual Meeting. The shareholders also approved the selection of Ern
Outdoor Coalition Again Drives VF Corp. Gains…
VF Corporation reported their 11th consecutive quarter of record sales and earnings results. Revenues rose 8% in the second quarter to $1.57 billion, compared with $1.45 billion in 2005. This increase was fueled by organic growth across VF’s different co
OIWC Honors Founding Members at 10th Anniversary Celebration
To commemorate its 10th year anniversary, the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) will be hosting a recognition luncheon, designed to honor and recognize those women who were responsible for the conceptualization, creation and development of OIWC
Collective International Picks Up Sims License…
Collective International, LLC secured the exclusive, world-wide rights to Sims Snowboards from Tom and Hilary Sims. The agreement names Collective as the exclusive licensing agent through 2026 and also provides Collective the option to purchase the tradem
Asics Ramps-Up Ad Campaign
ASICS America has experienced record growth over the past few years. To fuel their momentum, ASICS launched its most ambitious brand effort with their largest media spend in company history earlier this year…
Collegiate Pacific Sees a Legal Challenge to SSG Deal…
Costa Brava Partnership III L.P., Greenwood Capital L.P., and Greenwood Investors, L.P. filed a lawsuit seeking to recover damages for “breaches of fiduciary duty” from Sport Supply Group's controlling shareholder, Collegiate Pacific, Inc. The indiv
Cascade Designs Appoints New Europe VP
Cascade Designs Inc. appointed James Cotter as Vice-President of European Operations for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cascade Designs, Ltd., located in Cork, Ireland. Cotter will oversee the manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sales subsidiary and
Mizuno Extends Deal with Luke Donald
Luke Donald has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Mizuno Corporation to continue serving as a Mizuno Brand Ambassador around the world. Donald will continue to carry a Mizuno Staff Bag along with Mizuno headcovers and umbrella, and wear his
Jay McGregor to Lead Coleman’s Sales Team
Jay E. McGregor has joined The Coleman Company as Vice President, Sales, the Americas and Canada. In his new position, McGregor will direct the sales and distribution of new and existing Coleman products at the mass channel, and will lead Coleman’s specia
Execute Sports Launches Marketing Services Firm
Execute Sports, Inc. has established “The Council” (dba), to develop strategic marketing, research and business development related services for both action sports companies as well as companies intending to brand their products and services to the Gen X
John David Group Sees World Cup Strength
At the AGM of The John David Group Plc, reported that results for the 24 weeks ended July 15, 2006 have improved in both groups. The non-Allsports Sports stores are now up by 4.0%, having benefited to some extent from the World Cup. The Fashion locations
Isis Hires Feinson as Product Developer
ISIS has hired Lyn Feinson, as product developer for performance sportswear and body layer. As product developer, Feinson is responsible for the development of various active categories within the ISIS line including Fast & Light and seamless intimates. W
NGF: May Round Down 3.2%
According to the National Golf Foundation, May rounds were down 3.2% nationwide on a same-store basis, breaking a streak of four months during which rounds were in positive territory. Nevertheless, rounds are up 4.5% for the first five months of 2006 vs.
WSA Sells-Out of Athletic and Outdoor Space
The WSA Show has sold out all 225,000 square feet of available space in the athletic and outdoor categories, representing a 10% increase in square footage over the February 2006 show.
