Skullcandy Inc., the audio brand, announced that pro snowboarder, Olympic slopestyle competitor and two-time Winter X Games champion Mark McMorris has joined its family of athletes…
Year: 2014
Scott Sports Announces Running Team
Scott Sports announced the members of its running team. The men's running team includes: Joseph Gray, Ryan Bak, Jeremy Humphrey, Ian Sharman, Max Ferguson, and Kevin Everett (Triathlete). The women's running team includes Meghan Arbogast and Jod
Diamondback to Ship Bikes Directly to Online Dealer’s Customers
Diamondback Bicycles has begun shipping 26 of its models partially assembled directly to customers who order online through select retailer’s websites.
Freewaters Footwear Adds Caribbean Sales Rep
Freewaters, makers of casual and conscious footwear, welcomed Jose “Nono” Sierra to its sales team. Nono brings over 21 years of experience representing brands across the surf market in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica…
DC Shoes Celebrating 20 Years
DC Shoes announced the release of its redesigned Lynx shoe to celebrate DC Shoes' 20th anniversary…
Viridian Names New VP of Sales
Jeff Barger will assume the role of Vice President of Sales for Viridian Green Laser Sights…
Founders Buyback North Carolina’s Headwaters Outfitters
Headwaters Outfitters of Rosman, NC has been sold to its founders Debi and David Whitmire…
Deckers Outdoor Appoints Omni-Channel President
Deckers Outdoor Corp. promoted Dave Powers, currently president, global direct-to-consumer (DTC), to president of omni-channel, a new position. Constance X. Rishwain, president of Ugg Australia, was promoted to the additional role of group president – fas
Jim Courier to be a Featured Speaker At Inaugural ‘Future of Tennis Summit’
Former world No. 1 and current TV tennis analyst and Davis Cup Captain Jim Courier will be a featured guest at the inaugural Tennis Industry Association “Future of Tennis Summit,” to be held March 11-12 in Indian Wells, CA, during the BNP Pari
Amer Sports Q4 Sales up Double-Digits
Amer Sports reported sales increased 12 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms in the fourth quarter driven by double-digit growth in Footwear, Apparel, Sports Instruments and Fitness. Sales of Winter Sports Equipment rose 8 percent. Ball Sports, where s
STX Signs US Women’s Olympic Hockey Star Hilary Knight
Baltimore-based STX, LLC signed US Ice Hockey player Hilary Knight to a five-year agreement…
Wyoming Welcomes Magpul with Proposed Relocation Aid
Magpul Industries relocation to Wyoming could be aided by loans and grants from the state…
Crocs Closes Blackstone Deal, Adds Board Members
Crocs, Inc. has closed the previously announced investment from a fund affiliated with Blackstone to purchase $200 million of newly issued series A convertible preferred stock. In connection with the closing of the transaction, the Crocs board of director
Sojitz GMC Acquires Asian Rights to Admiral Brand
Sojitz General Merchandise Corporation (Sojitz GMC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sojitz Corporation, acquired trademark rights to England’s Admiral casual fashion brand for five regions in East Asia (China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and South Korea
Nike Merges Training Initiatives
According to The Oregonian, Nike Inc. is eliminating a “small number” of jobs in its SPARQ training division as part of a move to align the division closer to its men’s and women’s training categories…
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