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VF Names Millenacker VP of Sales at The North Face
The North Face appointed Michael Millenacker as vice president of sales. Millenacker will be responsible for leading the sales strategy and execution of long term growth plans for The North Face Americas…
Cybex’s Q2 Sales Climb 17.7 Percent
Cybex International, Inc. reported that its losses widened in its second quarter ended June 25, to $555,000, or 3 cents a share, from $356,000, or 2 cents, a year ago. Sales rose 17.7 percent to $32.6 million compared to $27.7 million for the correspondin
Granite Gear Names Rep for Western Canada
Granite Gear is pleased to announce that Bion Dolman of Osmosis Sports Marketing Systems will be representing the brand in western Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories and Yukon Territories…
Far Bank Enterprises Hires Paul Clark to Head Sales
Far Bank Enterprises has hired Paul Clark as its new director of global sales. Clark brings with him years of experience in sales, having recently held senior positions with brands such as TaylorMade, Adidas Golf and…
Garmin-Navigon Deal Cleared by German Anti-Trust Officials
Garmin Ltd. received antitrust clearance from Germany’s Federal Cartel Office in connection with the planned acquisition of privately held navigation provider Navigon AG by a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. The acquisition is expected to be completed on J
Vibram Sues Fila USA for Patent Infringement
Vibram SpA and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vibram USA Inc., filed a lawsuit against Fila USA that alleges that Fila's “Skele-toes” footwear infringes on US patents that cover Vibram's FiveFingers. Fila said the allegations have no merit…
Obituary: Sport Chalet Founder Norbert Olberz
Norbert Olberz, founder of Sport Chalet Inc., passed away from natural causes on Friday, July 15, 2011. He was 86. Olberz founded the company in 1959, served as Sport Chalet's Chief Executive Officer until 1999 and as Chairman of the Board until 2001
Worldwide Buying Group Appoints New Buyers
Two new buyers have joined Worldwide as of July 2011. Steve Apple is responsible for Fishing Tackle, Marine/RV, Hardware and Pet Supplies and Ryan Wells is the new Footwear Buyer…
Academy Sports Seeks $840M Loan for KKR Buyout
Academy Sports + Outdoors Inc., which is being acquired by the buyout firm KKR & Co., is seeking an $840 million term loan to back the deal, according to Bloomberg…
Adidas/Argentina Extend Sponsorship
Adidas and the AFA (Argentine Football Association) extended their sponsorship agreement until December 2022. The extension agreement comes as a result of the close relationship between both parties that started over 37 years ago. At the 1974 FIFA World C
Blacks Leisure Sales Shortfall Triggers Loan Convenants
Blacks Leisure, the U.K.’s largest outdoor specialty retailer, has been forced to renegotiate with lenders after a 10 percent slide in sales triggered loan covenants, possibly forcing the retailer to call on shareholders for more capital, according
Benelli USA NAmes Mooney as GM
Benelli USA has named Greg Mooney as their new General Manager at the company's headquarters in Accokeek, MD…
FWS: Duck Population at All-Time High
Fish & Wildlife's annual breeding population and habitat survey, whic is conducted each May by USFWS and the Canadian Wildlife Service, reveals the second-highest pond count and a record 45.6 million ducks, the most since the survey was started in 19
Service Grants $650K in Funding to 10 Cities for Urban Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that 10 U.S. cities will receive $650,000 in funding as part of the Urban Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds (Urban Bird Treaty) grant program…
Camping Apparel and Gear Imports up 19 Percent Through May
Imports of camping apparel and gear for the first five months of the year rose 19 percent above their level for the same period last year. That was well ahead of imports of overall consumers goods or the larger toys, games and sporting goods category, whi
