Bill Pugh is Benelli USA’s new vice president of sales and channel marketing…
Year: 2014
Top Hunting and Shooting Equipment Brands for 2013
Research company Southwick Associates has announced the brands hunters and shooters purchased most frequently in 2013…
Under Armour Extends Partnership with US Speedskating
Under Armour and US Speedskating announced an eight-year extension of their initial partnership, which had been set to expire this year. As part of the landmark agreement, which represents the brand’s largest and most comprehensive commitment to the
Adidas Partners with Dr Pepper Dallas
Adidas reached a multi-year partnership with Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXV, the the elite international youth soccer tournament. Adidas becomes the exclusive apparel and product provider…
Ironclad Performance Wear Appoints EVP Sales and Marketing
Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation announced that Bryan Griggs has joined the company as its executive vice president sales and marketing…
Billabong Narrows Loss
Billabong International significantly narrowed its loss in the first half ended Dec. 31, to Australian A$126.29 million ($113.7 mm) from A$536.64 million a year ago. Revenues declined 4.6 percent to A$669.99 million ($603.26 mm) from AA$702.32 million a y
Accell Group Reports Double Digit Growth, Lower Margins in North America
Accell Group N.V. reported its sales increased 16 percent to €129 million ($170mm) in North America in 2013, or twice the pace of growth companywide. Earnings, however, came in below expectations due to heavy discounting in the back half of the year
Spyder’s Newest Sales Hire to Focus on Accessories, Uniforms
Spyder is renewing its emphasis on its resurgent accessories and corporate uniform sales with a series of initiatives untaken by new ownership, including the recent addition of Greg Bardin to the Spyder sales team…
SIA Releases Mid-Season Market Intelligence Report
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) released the 2014 Mid-season Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report Thursday, providing an early glimpse into the ups and downs of the first half of the 2013/2014 season…
Sportsman’s Warehouse Reveals 2014 Expansion Plan
Sportsman’s Warehouse will open seven new stores in the West and Pacific Northwest during the spring and summer of 2014, announced company CEO John Schaefer…
Salomon Athlete Greg Hill Shoots for New Mountaiin Ski Record
Salomon athlete Greg Hill is going for it – again. Hill joined Salomon in 2012 after gaining world acclaim for skinning and skiing two million vertical feet in a year. Hill’s 24-hour record is 50 thousand vertical feet. Next month, Hill will attempt
Dagger Team Manager Tours Schools to Spread Outdoor Lifestyle Gospel
Dagger is sponsoring Dagger Team Manager Chris Gragtmans' 2014 “Live Your Dreams” tour, during which he will visit high schools, colleges and universities to talk about how can build confidence and achieve career goals thorugh an active
Steve Madden Supports NYC Shows
Continuing in its tradition of supporting talent, Steve Madden Music will support three shows Steve Madden Music in New York city partnership with The Bowery Presents…
Keds Unveils New Global Multimedia Campaign
Keds announced the largest multimedia campaign in its history. Titled Million Brave Acts, the campaign introduces several new initiatives that will help build a generation of stronger, more confident young women…
Converse to Support Four-Day Music Festival
The FADER FORT Presented by Converse, long positioned as the spot to see live music during its March homestead, is back for its 13th year in Austin, TX…