Bergans of Norway announced Lorraine Huber joins its roster of international athletes. At the age of 34, Huber is a top 10 ranked freeride skier and a true pillar of the skiing community…
Year: 2014
Mitchell and Ness Secures Exclusive on Michael Jordan Jerseys
Mitchell & Ness, the company known for premium authentic and lifestyle sports apparel and headwear, will become the exclusive maker of official NBA Michael Jordan jerseys beginning in Spring 2014 and continuing through the Fall/Holiday 2016 season…
Merrell Appoints VP of Apparel and Accessories
Merrell appointed Sylvie D’Azemar as vice president of Merrell apparel and accessories. She was previously vice president for Head sportswear, and the head of global apparel and gear for Salomon…
Safariland Group Welcomes Duncan as VP of Domestic Sales
The Safariland Group announced that Jim Duncan has joined the company as vice president of domestic sales..
Far Bank Enterprises Hooks New VP of Marketing
Fly fishing company Far Bank Enterprises adds Tag Kleiner to their team…
Fire Breaks Out at Winchester Ammunition Plant
Seven fire departments responded to a fire at Olin Corporation's East Alton plant on Sunday, which ended with one building destroyed and others damaged…
Hoka One One Signs Middle-Distance Runner Mike Rutt To Elite Team
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, has added middle-distance runner Mike Rutt to its team of elite athletes…
STX Partners with Major League Lacrosse
Baltimore-based STX has partnered with Major League Lacrosse, the outdoor lacrosse league, to provide equipment to MLL players for the 2014 season…
ITOCHU Corp. to Launch Oboz in Japan This Fall
Oboz footwear has partnered with ITOCHU Corporation, which already distributes several international sporting goods brands, to launch its brand in Japan this fall…
Black Diamond Considering Monetizing Gregory Assets to Fund Retail Expansion
Black Diamond, Inc. has hired the investment bank Rothschild Group to investigate strategic options for “monetizing the value of untapped markets for Gregory Mountain Products.” It was unclear whether BDE would consider selling Gregory outrigh
Fallbrook Technologies Hires Sobernais to Accelerate NuVinci Bicycle’s Sales
Fallbrook Technologies said it hired Rick Soberanis to accelerate sales at its Bike North America business. Soberanis will be working with REI and the other current distributors and adding new channels and OEM relationships for both Fallbrook's NuVin
Rudy Project Secures Marketing Partnership with World Triathlon Corp.
Rudy Project secured a partnership with World Triathlon Corporation that provides an expanded presence at Ironman events around the globe…
Outsiders Ball Gets Pro Bono Marketing Support From Minneapolis Firm
The Outdoor Foundation, the charitable arm of the Outdoor Industry Association, said the Minneapolis marketing agency Periscope has agreed to become the pro bono agency of record for the Outsiders Ball, which raised more than $350,000 for youth outreach p
Black Diamond Confirms Strong Q4, Explores Overseas Options for Gregory
Black Diamond, Inc. expects to report record fourth quarter 2013 sales of approximately $60.4 million, up 24 percent from the year-ago quarter thanks to strong growth across all its brands, categories and major geographies. CEO Peter Metcalf also disclose
VH1’s Basketball Wives LA Star To Launch Footwear Collection at Shiekh Shoes
Jackie Christie, fashion designer and star of VH1's Basketball Wives LA, is set to launch her Signature footwear collection at urban contemporary retailer Shiekh Shoes this spring…
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