POC, the Swedish company that is branching into road bicycling helmets, apparel and other new categories with the backing of parent company Black Diamond Inc., has added four new independent sales representatives to its rapidly growing U.S. sales force…
Year: 2014
Balega International Expands Marketing Team
Balega International has added Sara Poovey, who it came to know at a running specialty retailer near its U.S. office in Hickory, NC to its marketing team…
Court Dismisses Ralph Lauren Lawsuit Agasinst U.S. Polo Association
A U.S. District Court granted a motion Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit Ralph Lauren Corporation's (RLC) brought against the United States Polo Association Inc. and its licensee Arvind Ltd. alleging trademark violations…
Federal Trade Commission Investigating NOCSAE’s Football Helmet Certification Process
The Federal Trade Commission has broadened an eight-month probe into potential restraint of trade by the football helmet manufacturing industry and the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE), a non-profit organization th

Federal Trade Commission Investigating NOCSAE’s Football Helmet Certification Process
The Federal Trade Commission has broadened an eight-month probe into potential restraint of trade by the football helmet manufacturing industry and the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE), a non-profit organization th
PADDLEexpo to Feature More Exhibitors
The 12th annual PADDLEexpo will take place Sept. 28-30, 2014 in Nuremberg, with a packed hall. Show director Horst Fürsattel has filled every last inch of useable space in the 90,400-square-meter hall with booths from 136 exhibitors, up from 121 in 2013.
Polaris Exhibits Electric Mountain Bike at Interbike
Evantage USA Inc. exhibited an electric mountain bike under its licensed PolariseBike line with a regenerative electric drive at at Interbike 2014…
ISA Names Ferguson as New Director General
The International Surfing Association [ISA] named Liam Ferguson as its new Director General effective immediately.
At the same time, Bob Mignogna has resigned his position, and will remain on as a Senior Advisor to the ISA President and the organization a
Sequential Brands Registers Shares to Pay for Galaxy, William Rast Acquisitions
Sequential Brands Group Inc. filed paper work to issue up to 14.3 million shares of common stock plus warrants to pay for its Aug. 15 purchase of AND1, Avia, Linens ‘n Things and Nevados from Galaxy Brands Holdings as well as another recent acquisit
Pendleton Woolen Mills Adds Women’s Director
Pendleton Woolen Mills promoted Gretchen Jones to womenswear design director…
Sports Authority Launches Yoga Apparel Line
Sports Authority announced the launch of the yoga line Bloom, available exclusively at Sports Authority. The new collection was created specifically for women who enjoy being connected to the outdoors…
Gait Lacrosse to Sponsor Rumble in Richmond
Gait Lacrosse is teaming up with the Rumble in Richmond as the title sponsor serving more than 2,000 players, coaches and fans…
Fox Haas Inducted into Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame
Fox Haas Inducted into Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame…
Deca International Corp. Appoints General Manager
Deca International Corporation, the owner of GolfBuddy, promoted Dick Gianferante, former director of sales and marketing at Golfbuddy, to general manager.
Robinson Outdoor Products Announces Change
Robinson Outdoor Products, manufacturer of ScentBlocker hunting clothing and scent eliminating liquids, and Tree Spider hunting safety equipment, announced that it has come to a mutual agreement to discontinue the representation of its products by sales g