2XU (“Two Times You”) has hired former tennis professional Randy Becker to head sales operations in the tennis and golf markets in the U.S. Becker brings years of proven sales and marketing experience to assist 2XU expanding distribution of it
Year: 2014
Brands Condemn Use of Deadly Force Against Cambodian Garment Workers
Executives from Columbia Sportswear, Adidas Group and Puma SE condemned the Cambodian government's use of deadly force against protesting garment workers and urged the nation's factory owners and trade unions to work together to help the governm
The Buckle’s Comps Dips in December
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales decreased 2.8 percent in December. Net sales for the 5-week fiscal month ended Jan. 4, 2014 decreased 2.2 percent to $180.9 million from net sales of $185.0 million for the prior year…
Marika Signs License for Sportsbags/Handbags
Marika has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Stone Mountain Accessories for women’s sportbags and handbags…
Srixon Signs K.J. Choi
Srixon announced that K.J. Choi has agreed to terms on a multi-year contract to join its professional tour staff. Considered one of Asia’s most successful golfers, Choi has won 21 tournaments worldwide…
SHOT Show Facts
In less than one week the doors will open at the 36th annual Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) show held at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas…
International Case Co./Negrini Cases Signs New Rep Firm
International Case Co (ICC), official importer of Negrini Cases of Italy, has signed Jim Ferry and Associates to represent the Negrini brand in the 13 western states…
TROP Manufacturing Acquires the Ed Brown 704 Rifle
Trop Manufacturing, LLC announces its acquisition of the Ed Brown 704 rifle from Ed Brown Products, Inc….
KLOAK Partners with Southern Belle Outdoor
Genesis Pattern Technologies LLC announces its partnership with Southern Belle Outdoors Inc. to develop a new camouflage pattern for today’s women of the outdoors…
Redneck Outdoor Products Acquires Scent Master
Redneck Outdoors announces the acquisition of the ScentMaster box from ScentMaster, LLC….
J. C. Penney Reaffirms Q4 Outlook
JC Penney reported that it was “pleased with its performance for the holiday period, showing continued progress in its turnaround efforts,” with a good response in store and online. The retailer didn't provide any more specifics on December's sa
European Bike Dealers Fold Trade Assocation Due to Lack of Funds
Members of the European Twowheel Retailers’ Association (ETRA), which represents bike, ped-elec and motorcycle dealers across the continent, voted Wednesday to dissolve and liquidate the trade organization due to insufficient funding…
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation CEO to Keynote OIA Awards Banquet
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) confirmed that Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), will deliver the keynote address at its the 2014 Advocacy Leadership Awards banquet, which will take place in
Skullcandy Licenses Name for Laptops
Skullcandy, Inc. announced a strategic relationship with Toshiba Corporation. Under terms of the agreement, Toshiba will license the Skullcandy trademark for marketing and distribution of consumer laptops worldwide, excluding China, and Skullcandy will pr
Macy’s Holiday Comps Grow 4.3 Percent
Macy’s, Inc. announced that its comparable sales, together with comparable sales from departments licensed to third parties, rose 4.3 percent in the 2013 holiday shopping season – the months of November and December combined – compared with the same
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