SkiLogik, a Colorado manufacturer of skis for both groomed and backcountry skiing, has hired Katie Sowyrda as director marketing and Stefan Bast as director of sales operations…
Year: 2014
Bookings Diverge Sharply at U.S. Western Resorts
Bookings are up strongly at ski and snowboard resorts in the Rocky Mountains, but down nearly as much in the Far Western resorts in California, Oregon and Washington, according to the latest data from DestiMetrics…
Google Express Adds 3 Cities, 3 Sporting Goods Retailers
Paragon Sports of New York City, Wrigleyville Sports in Chicago and Sports Authority of Denver are among 16 new retailers that have joined Google Express, which expanded Monday into Chicago, Boston and Washington D.C…
Denver Broncos Are America’s Favorite Football Team
According to a new Harris Poll, the Denver Broncos are America's most popular team. They're followed by the NY Giants (who have moved up two spots to 2nd) and the Green Bay Packers (who dropped one spot to 3rd). The Dallas Cowboys, last year
Saris Equipping Uber Drivers with Racks in Seattle Venture
Saris partnered with Uber to launch UberPedal in Seattle Oct. 10 to allow the growing number of cyclists in the city to order an Uber car with Saris bike racks…
Mark Fletcher Exits from Fletcher Sport Brands
Mark Fletcher, president of Fletcher Sport Brands (FSB), the parent of Sunice Golf and Tommy Hilfiger Golf, announced that he has informed his partner, Alen Brandman, majority shareholder of FSB, that he would be leaving FSB this week…
Global Surf Industries Hires Californian Territory Manager
Jeff Deffenbaugh, former WCT Pro Surfer, has joined Global Surf Industries as their Californian territory manager. Deffenbaugh brings to the role a wide knowledge of surfboards…
Brixton Hires Northeast Sales Agency
Brixton, a surf and music lifestyle apparel brand, hired Spraying Gravy agency as the brand’s new Northeast sales representative…
Active Ride Shop Names Rick Mina as President
Active Ride Shop, based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, and Tengram Capital Partners (“Tengram”) announced that Rick Mina, former Foot Locker executive, would take on the role of president. Esmail Mawjee has decided to transition into the role of a s
Under Armour Appoints Neiman Marcus CEO to Board
Under Armour, Inc. announced that Karen Katz, president and CEO of Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC has joined the company's board of directors…
EBay Lowers Revenue Forecast Despite Robust Q3 Growth
EBay reported the amount of e-commerce that flowed through its platforms grew 27 percent to $63 billion in the third quarter driven by strong growth in cross-border and mobile sales, but again lowered its full-year revenue forecast due to lingering effect
EBay’s Q3 Revenues Grow 12 Percent
Ebay reported that revenue for the third quarter increased 12 percent to $4.4 billion, compared to the same period in 2013. GAAP earnings of $673 million or $0.54 per diluted share, and Non-GAAP earnings of $848 million or $0.68 per diluted share, were dr
Skechers Sets $1M+ Fundraising Goal for Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
The Skechers Foundation announced a $1 million fundraising goal for the 2014 Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk that will take place on Sunday, Oct. 26. Building upon last year’s record-breaking $1 million raised to support children with special
New World Consumer Products, LLC Hires John Wilson
New World Consumer Products, LLC, a Charleston, SC-based producer of scientifically-advanced products and supplements based on technology developed by its sister company and privately held specialty pharmaceutical company, New World Pharmaceuticals, LLC,
Kent International Opens US Bike Plant
Kent International Inc. expects to ship twice as many bikes as initially thought from its first U.S. assembly plant, which opened in South Carolina Monday. Kent built the facility to meet demand for U.S.-sourced bicycles from Wal-Mart Stores Inc., but exp
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