Costa Sunglasses recently added fly fishing guides Tom Larimer, Dave McCoy and Marty and Mia Sheppard to its pro staff…
Year: 2014
Wolverine Brand Appoints Lifestyle and Heritage Manager
Wolverine World Wide Inc. has hired Martin Shobo as the global product line manager for the Wolverine brand’s Lifestyle and Heritage product categories, where he will oversee development and strategic direction for the Wolverine 1000 Mile and No. 1
Avex Expands International Reach
Avex, makers of performance water bottles and travel mugs, launched into the Canadian market in February of this year and are now available at 13 SAIL and Cabela’s stores across the country…
Sports Afield Acquires Assets of Cabela’s Trophy Properties
Sports Afield has announced the acquisition of the assets of Cabela's Trophy Properties, LLC, the real estate listing arm of Cabela's…
Scotiabank Survey Shows Canadian Parents to Cut Spending on Hockey
While 65 percent of hockey parents polled in Canada say organized minor hockey is affordable, 35 percent feel it isn't, often because of travel expenses, according to a survey commissioned by Scotiabank, one of the country's biggest supporters o
NW Alpine Appoints National Sales Manager
NW Alpine, manufacturer of American-made alpine climbing apparel, appointed industry veteran, John Campbell as national sales manager. He previously worked for Cloudveil and Macpac…
Swing Catalyst Looks To Expand U.S. Sales Force
Swing Catalyst, the swing analysis system used by instructors and golfers around the world, recently set up an office in Florida to focus on its growth in the North-American market…
Jordan Brand Introduces First Running Shoe
For the first time since Air Jordan 1 was released in 1985, the Jordan brand has introduced its first running shoe. The Jordan Flight Runner shares some of the same technology in Nike running shoes, including increased heel support and cushioning. The Jor
Pacific Sunwear Holds Q4 Losses Flat With Modest Comps Growth
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. announced net sales from continuing operations for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 1 reached $218.6 million, down 1.9 percent from a year earlier, but up $5 million when adjusting for an additional 53rd week in 2012 that
Gaiam Inc. to Launch Mid-Priced Women’s Activewear Line
Gaiam Inc. is planning to enter the highly competitive women’s activewear market in early 2015, following a soft launch through its direct-to-consumer channels late this year, the company’s CEO disclosed last week…
Burt Coyote Company Selects Maxima Media as Social Media Marketing Agency
Maxima Media, announce its selection by Burt Coyote Company, makers of the wildly popular Lumenok…
American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI) Announces AGI Partner Program
American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI), producers of authoritative Gunsmithing DVD courses, announces a new partner program for dealers and retailers…
More Oil Well Leases To Be Offered in Northern Gulf of Mexico
The Department of the Interior will offer more than 40 million acres for oil and gas exploration and development in the Gulf of Mexico in consecutive March lease sales, the U.S. agency stated in a press release…
Georgia Economic Development Sponsors NSSF Industry Summit
The National Shooting Sports Foundation announces that the Georgia Department of Economic Development will commit $225,000 in support of the NSSF Industry Summit and also toward sponsorship messages on the NSSF.org website…
Dynafit Athlete Dominates US Ski Mountaineering Championship
Dynafit Athlete Marshall Thomson earned the title of Overall Ski Mountaineering National Champion this past weekend at the US Ski Mountaineering Championships…