Smith and Wesson to Divest Perimeter Security Division
Just one week after announcing the head of its firearms division would take the leadership reins for the overall company Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation has made the decision to divest its perimeter security business in order to focus on its core firea
AMGA Appoints Technical Director
The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) appointed Dale Remsberg as the new technical director (TD)…
Shoe Carnival Launches E-Commerce Website
Shoe Carnival, Inc. has launched its e-commerce website at ShoeCarnival.com. The new site is boasting over 1,500 styles of footwear and accessories from Nike, Adidas, Puma, Skechers, Sperry and others…
Granite Gear Appoints South Central Rep
Sean Meredith of Meredith Outdoors will be representing Granite Gear in the South Central region of the US (AR, LA, MO, TX)…
HanesBrands Names CFO
HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion and Gear For Sports, promoted Richard Moss to chief financial officer, effective immediately…
Foot Locker to Donate Shoes
Foot Locker on Oct. 6 will give away 5,000 pairs of new shoes to the Fred Jordan Mission for L.A.'s Neediest Children…
JC Penney taps Target exec as its President
J. C. Penney Company Inc. announced that Michael R. Francis has been named president of the company. Francis, most recently a senior executive at Target Corporation, will report to incoming Penney Chief Executive Officer Ron Johnson…
Survey Points to Gains for Cardio Tennis Facilities
The Tennis Industry Association (TIA) recently surveyed Cardio Tennis sites to see how providers are delivering CT and the benefits facilities derive from the program. About 88 percent of facilities responding to the survey have an established CT program
Otrovox Partners with Smith Optics to Promote Safety
Ortovox, the maker of avalanche beacons, has partnered with Smith Sport Optics to promote avalanche safety. Ortovox will be the Official Avalanche Safety Equipment Supplier for the Prospecting Idaho backcountry playground…
Adidas Basketball Launches New Derrick Rose Campaign
Adidas unveiled its marketing campaign to promote Derrick Rose's new signature basketball shoe, the adiZero Rose 2. “The Bull” is a 60-second spot that celebrates one of basketball's most exciting players and showcases his athleticism, fearlessn
New Balance Featured in Mike Lupica’s Book
Number-one New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica's latest book “The Underdogs” features New Balance helping a young football player, achieve his dream by sponsoring his team's season with footwear, uniforms and equipment…
Cucé Shoes Gains NFL License
Cucé Shoes, the maker of colleged-licensed women's fashionable footwear, has entered into a licensed agreement with the National Football League. Sisters Kathleen and Kristina Cucé found the company in 2010 and it has relationships with select NCAA t
Saucony Awards Run For Goods Grant Winners
The Saucony Run for Good Foundation, established to help combat childhood obesity by providing financial support to community-based youth running or athletic programs, has announced its twelfth round of grant winners in conjunction with the first “Nationa
Etnies Opens Amsterdam Flagship
Etnies announced the opening of its new Amsterdam flagship store located in Damrak, which is the entrance to Amsterdam. Etnies partnered with its key retailer, Eberhardt, to create this store which…
Sports Distributors of Canada Presents Supplier of the Year Awards
Sports Distributors of Canada said Adidas was awarded the Footwear Supplier of the Year, Columbia received the Apparel Supplier of the Year, and Easton Sports Canada was recipient of the Hard Goods Supplier of the Year…
