Navico, known for its recreational marine electronics and parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad Yachting and B&G brands, has been named Cabela's 2014 Vendor of the Year for the General Outdoors Category…
Year: 2014
Mizuno USA Realigns Management Structure
Mizuno USA announced a realignment of its executive management team to drive accelerated growth. As of part of these changes, Dick Lyons has been promoted to SVP/GM, product divisions, and Chris Walsh has been hired to serve as corporate VP of sales, a ne
New Balance Sees Double-Digit Growth in 2013
New Balance Athletic Shoe reported 2013 worldwide sales of $2.73 billion, a gain of 14.2 percent over 2012 reported worldwide sales of $2.39 billion. The gain marked New Balance's third straight year of double digit growth…
New Balance Signs ITU World Champion
New Balance announced the signing of their latest Team New Balance triathlete, reigning ITU World Champion Non Stanford. Together with fellow Team New Balance triathlete Lukas Verzbicas, they represent two of the top triathletes in the world…
Easton-Bell Sports Losses Soar in FY 13 Despite Improved Gross Margin
Easton-Bell Sports reported nets sales of $780.4 million in the fiscal year ended Dec. 28, 2013, down 5.7 percent from a year earlier. Team Sports declined 5.5 percent as a glut of hockey sticks and lower football helmets more than offset strong growth in
Macy’s Appoints President
Macy’s, Inc. announced that Jeffrey Gennette, who has served for the past five years as Macy’s chief merchandising officer, has been elected president of the corporation…
Wolsey Appoints Jack Griffith and Nicole Meloeny as Sales Reps
Wolsey, the men's golf apparel brand, hired golf industry veterans Jack Griffith and Nicole (Nikki) Meloeny as sales representatives, respectively servicing the Southwest (CO, AZ, NV, UT) and Midwest regions…
Dickies X Tilly’s Desert Lounge Announced
Dickies and California-based specialty retailer Tilly's announced the Dickies X Tilly's Desert Lounge in Palm Springs, April 10 and 11. The brands will showcase a variety of music acts at the legendary Ace Hotel…
Billabong Raises $31MM with Retail Entitlement Offer
Billabong said it issued over 112 million ordinary shares under a retail entitlement offer, raising approximately $31 million…
Firearms Trade Association, Manufacturers’ Institute Seek Injunction to Stop Unworkable Microstamping Law
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on behalf of their members against the State of California in Fresno Superior Court
47 Brand Hires Consumer Marketing Manager
’47 Brand, a privately-held premium sports lifestyle apparel and headwear brand, announced that Ryan Johnson has been hired as consumer marketing manager. He previously worked for New Era Cap…
Game Vector Partners with Outtech Inc.
Iron Mountain Products announces that Outtech Inc. has been named sales and marketing partner for their new product line, Game Vector Game Recovery System…
Igloo Products Acquired by Another PE Firm
Igloo Products Corp. has been acquired by an affiliate of ACON Investments, L.L.C., a Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm…
Zappos Hires Mullen for PR
Zappos has selected Mullen to handle public relations…
Patagonia Campaign Seeks to Demystify Fly Fishing
Patagonia, Inc. launched its “Simple Fly Fishing” campaign, a program designed to demystify fly fishing and make it more accessible…
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