Implus Acquires FitDeck
Implus has acquired FitDeck, Inc., a company that creates custom decks of playing cards – delivered in both physical and digital formats – that make exercise more simple, convenient and fun. The acquisition comes as Implus continues to expand its current
Kwik Tek Enters Winters Sports Market with Synergy Sportz Acquisition
Kwik Tek Inc., the Denver-based manufacturer of Airhead and Sportsstuff watersports products, has acquired Synergy Sportz, which manufactures Yukon Charlie’s and Sherpa snow shoes and trekking poles as well as Slip Nots winter traction devices…
Study Shows Protected Bike Lanes Working in Five U.S. Cities
A protected bike lane increases bike traffic on a street by an average of 72 percent, according to unprecedented research cycling advocates will use to lobby for greater public funding of such infrastructure…
Nordica USA President Departs for CEO Post at Fischer Sports USA
Tecnica Group SpA announced that Willy Booker resigned as president of Nordica USA to accept the position as CEO of Fischer Sports USA. The changes comes as Nordica reviews its brand positioning and strategy, according to Peter Weaver, who serves as CEO o
GoPro Names Seasoned Technology Executive as President
GoPro, which is preparing for an initial public offering, named technology heavyweight Tony Bates as president. Bates comes from Microsoft, where he served as EVP for business development, strategy and evangelism. He has served as CEO of Skype, held seni
Quickfire Productions Adds to the Team
Quickfire Productions, a full-service video content production company specially tailored for the needs of the outdoor market has added two new members to their team…
Vail Resorts Q3 Results Buoyed by Colorado Stores
Vail Resorts Inc. reported its Retail and Rental sales grew 11.2 percent in the third quarter ended April 30 compared to the same period the prior year. The company said sales at its Colorado and Utah stores and incremental revenue generated by Minnesota-
Gildan Releases its 2013 Web-Based Corporate Citizenship Report
Gildan Activewear Inc. released an updated version of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) website, GenuineGildan.com, presenting the company's CSR programs and achievements for the 2013 fiscal year…
Goldwin Picks Executives to Head US Subsidiary
Goldwin Inc. of Japan has named Shuzo Nojima president and Arnaud Clauder general manager/sales and marketing at its new U.S. subsidiary Goldwin America, Inc. From its offices in Manhattan Beach, CA, the company will oversee U.S. marketing and sales effor
Scott Sports Hit Hard in Latest European Bike Heist
Scott Sports SA reports that thieves broke into the warehouse at its headquarters in Givisiez, Switzerland June 1 and stole about $1 million worth of high-end bikes…
Former Nike Exec to Lead Spanx
Spanx, Inc., the Atlanta-based shape wear specialist, appointed Jan Singer, formerly corporate vice president of global apparel and corporate vice president of global footwear at Nike Inc., as its CEO…
ImPACT Applications and GotSoccer Partner Around Concussion Testing
ImPACT Applications, Inc., developers of post-concussion assessment technologies, and GotSoccer LLC have agreed to a three year exclusive arrangement to bring baseline concussion testing to the youth soccer market…
Brooks Survey: Running Increases Sex Appeal
To celebrate National Running Day, Brooks Running Company connected with runners across the country to find out what its favorite sports means to others. The company’s second annual Brooks Run Happy Nation Report, reveals the positive (and sometimes
The Running Event Ranked Among Top Trade Shows
The annual running specialty trade show in Austin, known as The Running Event (TRE), has again been named to the top 10 list of the fastest growing trade shows in the country…
Zumiez May Same-Store Sales Up 3.6 percent
Zumiez Inc.'s same-store sales rose 3.6 percent in May…
