Liz Goes Urban with Enyce Acquisition…
Sport Brands International continued with its focused approach last week as the new parent company of Fila announced it had agreed sell Enyce and its sister brand, Lady Enyce, to Liz Claiborne, Inc. for approximately $114 million, including the retirement
Gildan Moves into Georgia; Major Investor Divests Over Labor Issues…
In its ongoing battle with Russell Corporation in the Artwear/Careerwear category, Gildan Activewear Inc. has formed a 50-50 joint venture with Frontier Spinning Mills Inc. to acquire the assets of a yarn-spinning facility in Cedartown, GA for $12.5 milli
Krueger to Run CAT Footwear Business for Wolverine
Wolverine World Wide announced that Blake W. Krueger, the Company's Executive Vice President and General Counsel, will assume responsibility for the global CAT Footwear business. In this new capacity, Krueger will continue to report directly to Timo
Atlas Expands Winter Women’s Workshops
Atlas Snow-Shoe Company expands its Explore Winter Women's Workshops this season to include more venues nationwide. Presented by world-renowned adventure athlete Cathy Sassin, each indoor Explore Winter workshop will teach women everything they need
Zeal Optics Named Top 100 Utah Grawth Companies
Zeal Optics, along with 100+ other Utah based businesses, were honored with an award as one of Utah’s “fastest growing companies” designation by the 2003 Utah 100 Program. The awards ceremonies were held at a luncheon that filled the entire banquet room o
SRAM Wins Court Ruling In Germany
On November 13, 2003, the Munich District Court set aside Shimano's preliminary injunction against SRAM's X-series trigger shifters. This was done through a standard opposition brought by SRAM. Shimano's action now stands overturned and any
Life Link Adds New Link
Life-Link, the leading manufacturer of backcountry travel gear, is proud to announce that world-renowned professional snowboarder, Travis Rice has signed with the company to promote its Avalanche Safety Gear and to help form Life-Link's New Avalanche
Tecnica Names New Outdoor Footwear Head
Tecnica USA has named Carlo Lingiardi to the position of vice president, division manager of its U.S. outdoor footwear division. Lingiardi joins Tecnica after serving as vice president of sales and operations at GEOX USA Inc., a footwear company based in
Obermeyer Receives Ski Dazzle Award
This year marks the 40th Anniversary of ski and snowboard enthusiast’s largest consumer show, Ski Dazzle. To commemorate the anniversary, Obermeyer President and Snowsport Industries America Board Member Bill Post will present an award on behalf of SIA, h
Nalgene Brings In New Sales Director and Manager…
Nalge Nunc International, manufacturer of NALGENE Brand Products named Margaret Gregory to Director, Sales and Marketing, and promoted Brian Warren to Sales Manager, both for the company’s NALGENE Consumer Products…
Martino Flynn Wins Leki Distribution
Martino Flynn, LLC, has been selected by LEKI USA, the world's leading manufacturer of Skiing, Hiking and Trekking Poles, to create marketing materials and launch a public relations campaign for its new line of Nordic Walking Poles.
Callaway Promotes Davis to SVP of Manufacturing
Callaway Golf Company has promoted Ian Davis to the position of Senior Vice President of Manufacturing. Davis has been with the Company since March 2000, most recently as Vice President of Club and Ball Manufacturing. In his new position, Davis will repor
Sears Tests Urban Shop Pilot for Holidays
Sears has initiated a pilot of 50 urban shops that also include popular male urban brands such as Icewear, Run Athletics by Russell Simmons, P. Miller and South Pole. The urban shops are located at select Sears stores in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Mi
Majestic Taps Hoffman to Run Merchandising
Majestic Athletic announced two new positions, including a senior hire and a strategic internal promotion. Matthew S. Hoffman joins Majestic Athletic as vice president of merchandising and brand management, and Chuck Strom, formerly director of classic c
Sugoi Hires New Product Manager
Sugoi has hired Gina Gotch aas their new Product Manager. Gina brings an extensive skill set to Sugoi with a solid background in the active clothing market including deep experience in the outdoor and base layer markets…
