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A report on CNBC, the financial news source, says that...
A report on CNBC, the financial news source, says that Morgan Stanley has sent out marketing materials and nondisclosure agreements related to the sale of Acushnet, the golf division of Fortune Brands. Among the potential buyers are Nike, Adidas, Callaway, Sumitomo Rubber (the parent company of Cleveland/Srixon) and Mizuno. CNBC ...
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In a strategic move, Oberalp, parent company of Dynafit, Silvretta...
In a strategic move, Oberalp, parent company of Dynafit, Silvretta and Salewa, has taken over Pomoca, a leading Swiss manufacturer of skins for touring skis. The founding Dufour family will remain at the top of the operating business of the company, which was founded in 1933. Pomoca will remain an ...
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Rockport has created the new position of head of Rockport...
Rockport has created the new position of head of Rockport Europe, and as of April 1, Thomas Vorndran will be filling the role. Vorndran comes from Reebok, which he helped re-establish in the German-speaking countries. He has been with the Adidas Group since 2002. His position at Reebok will be ...
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The NBA and FIBA Europe are partnering up to increase...
The NBA and FIBA Europe are partnering up to increase the awareness of basketball com-petitions in Europe. The multi-year deal includes EuroBasket Men and Women in 2011 and 2013. Part of the efforts will include clinics for referees and coaches, and the two groups will use the internet to spread ...
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Jan-Willem Juffer, former head of sales and marketing at Perry...
Jan-Willem Juffer, former head of sales and marketing at Perry Sport, a leading Dutch sports retailer, has become the general manager of Intersport in the Netherlands, from the beginning of March. Intersport Nederland has been in disarray for several months as its two largest members, Daka Sport and Twin, voiced ...
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Jean-Charles Marchionni is the new representative of Ispo in France,...
Jean-Charles Marchionni is the new representative of Ispo in France, replacing the Munich-based Thomas Grenot, who is now coordinating all the agents of the fair around the world. Marchionni's function will be to encourage more French retailers to visit the show and to help exhibitors to make the most out ...
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The Outdoor Group at Wolverine World Wide has two new...
The Outdoor Group at Wolverine World Wide has two new executives to help drive strategic growth for Merrell and Chaco. Seth Cobb is the new vice president and general manager for Merrell, and Chip Coe takes over those positions for Chaco. Dobb has been with Merrell for more than 15 ...
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Billabong signs up Justine Dupont, a 19-year-old surfer from Lacanau,...
Billabong signs up Justine Dupont, a 19-year-old surfer from Lacanau, France who is described as one of the most promising young female talents, as well as a 14-year-old surfer from the same region, Joséphine Costes.
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Maria Verchenova, 24, is the latest golfer to wear shoes...
Maria Verchenova, 24, is the latest golfer to wear shoes by Duca del Cosma.
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Eirik Finseth, the 28-year-old Big Mountain ripper from Norway, has...
Eirik Finseth, the 28-year-old Big Mountain ripper from Norway, has signed on to join the athlete teams of Arc'teryx.
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New Balance makes a donation of $7 million to a...
New Balance makes a donation of $7 million to a U.S. hospital to establish the New Balance Foundation Center for Childhood Obesity Prevention, Clinical Research and Care.
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Eva Patschneider will act as an international brand ambassador of...
Eva Patschneider will act as an international brand ambassador of Spyder under a new multi-year endorsement contract.
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Claiming to be the first adventure apparel firm to do...
Claiming to be the first adventure apparel firm to do so, Icebreaker is opening a web store on Facebook through the Adgregate Markets' ShopFans application.
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FootJoy has extended its agreement as the official footwear supplier...
FootJoy has extended its agreement as the official footwear supplier to the European Tour of golf, which started in 2008, for another three years through 2013.
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Clarus Corporation, parent company of Black Diamond and Gregory Mountain...
Clarus Corporation, parent company of Black Diamond and Gregory Mountain Products, has changed its name to Black Diamond Inc.
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Iñaki Cabrera, sales manager of Precor for Spain and Portugal,...
Iñaki Cabrera, sales manager of Precor for Spain and Portugal, switches to Wilson rackets and team sports, replacing José Olmos who is leaving the company.
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Callaway Golf has signed an endorsement deal with Trevor Immelman,...
Callaway Golf has signed an endorsement deal with Trevor Immelman, the 2008 Masters champion from South Africa, who will use Callaway equipment and wear its headwear, apparel and footwear when he competes on the PGA Tour this year.
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John Cook, a former chairman of the U.S. National Sporting...
John Cook, a former chairman of the U.S. National Sporting Goods Association, has died at the age of 82.
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Henri Lloyd will be the official technical clothing partner for...
Henri Lloyd will be the official technical clothing partner for the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, organized every year by the Island Sailing Club around the Isle of Wight, for 2011 and 2012.
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David Ramon is the new commercial director of the Spanish...
David Ramon is the new commercial director of the Spanish company Luanvi, replacing Antonio Diaz.
