Backcountry has appointed entrepreneur Bradford Shellhammer to the position of chief design officer. Prior to joining Backcountry, Shellhammer founded Fab.com…
Year: 2014
Hillsound Wins Shelf Space with REI and FGL Sports
Hillsound said REI and FGL Sports Ltd., two of North America’s biggest outdoor specialty retailers, have begun selling its mini-crampons in select stores…
Rider’s Event Team Goes Coast To Coast In March
The Rider Sandals event team has been hard at work spreading the word about the company’s new 2014 spring product lineup, traveling from coast to coast to create and participate in some of the country’s most iconic events…
Gordmans CEO to Retire
Gordmans Stores, Inc. announced Jeff Gordman, president and CEO of Gordmans Stores, Inc., tendered his resignation to the board of directors, and is retiring in order to spend more time with his family as well as to pursue outside interests…
Kohl’s Chief Merchant Resigns
Donald Brennan, Kohl's Corp.'s chief merchandising officer, is resigning from his position, effective Apr. 1., according to a regulatory filing…
Chaco Plans 25th Anniversary Celebrations
To mark its 25th anniversary, Chaco is embarking on a nationwide “Fit For Adventure” tour to connect with fans and retailers, launching an interactive timeline for Chaco fans to upload their own images or share stories, and launching a retro c
Light and Motion Rolls Out Brand Refresh on Web
Light & Motion, which specializes in designing and making lighting systems for recreation and other outdoor uses, is launching a branding refresh across its marketing and sales platforms, including a complete redesign of its website, lightandmotion.com, a
Rawlings Expands into Cricket with Michael Clarke Endorsement Deal
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, announced its official expansion into the sport of cricket with the signing of Michael Clarke, international cricket star and captain of Cricket Australia…
G-III Apparel Q4 Profits Rise
G-III Apparel Group reported sales for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 31, increased by 26 percent to a record level of $472.8 million from $375.3 million in the fourth quarter last year, also driven by broad strength across categories and tiers of distribu
Fallbrook Technologies Opens European HQ
Fallbrook Technologies Inc., a Texas-based inventor and manufacturer of the NuVinci continuously variable planetary (CVP) technology being used in many e-bikes, has established a new European headquarters in Zwolle, the Netherlands to facilitate and enhan
California Jury Rules in Favor of Riddell
Riddell announced that a jury in the Superior Court of California in the County of Los Angeles unanimously ruled in favor of Riddell in a case which challenged the protective qualities of Riddell’s football helmets…
Li Ning 2013 Net Loss Narrows
Li-Ning, benefiting from restructuring initiatives, reduced its loss in 2013 to 391.5 million yuan ($63 million), compared to a 1.98 billion yuan loss in the year ago period. Revenues fell 12.8 percent to 5.82 billion yuan ($939 mm), partly due to its nea
Nike Forms Partnership with US Youth Soccer
US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sports organization in the nation, announced a long-term agreement between U.S. Soccer and Nike. The partnership will give Nike a presence at all major US Youth Soccer events — including the US Youth Soccer National Cham
Moosejaw and Patagonia Offer Spurs Giving Bonanza
Moosejaw and Patagonia were able to multiply a joint $10,000 pledge to non-profit conservation groups 11-fold through their recent 'Moosejaw X Patagonia Charity Challenge Thing…
Wild South Honors ENO’s Bobby Jackson
Eagles Nest Outfitters Vice President of Sales Bobby Jackson has received the Award of Distinction for 2013 from the regional conservation group Wild South in the Outstanding Member Partnership Category…
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