Sport Supply Group Acquires Gear 2000
Last month, Ed Tobergte stepped down from his position as president and CEO of Stromgren Athletics. At the time, Tobergte was said to be primarily focused on developing Gear 2000. In more recent news, Last week. Gear 2000 was acquired by the Sport Supply
After Parent’s IPO Fila Looks For Comeback in the U.
With the completion of an initial public offering and the launch of a potential breakout item, Fila Body Toning System apparel, at Dick's Sporting Goods, Fila feels it’s back in growth mode in the U.S. Indeed, sales in the U.S. are expected to
Fila Launching New Toning Apparel
With the completion of an initial public offering and the launch of a potential breakout item, Fila Body Toning System apparel, at Dick's Sporting Goods, Fila feels it’s back in growth mode in the U.S. Indeed, sales in the U.S. are expected to
Dealer “Revolt” Forces Nielsen to Backpedal on Interbike Date Change
A revolt by many IBDs and some exhibitors forced Nielsen Expositions to reverse Tuesday its decision to move the Interbike trade show up seven weeks and relocate it from Las Vegas to Anaheim, CA…
Rossignol Promotes Petrick to NA President
Tim Petrick, currently Group Rossignol's senior vice president of global sales and marketing, has been promoted to the position of president of North American operations, based in Park City, Utah…
CamelBak Appoints Strain as CMO
CamelBak appointed Chris Strain as vice president and chief marketing officer. Prior to joining CamelBak, Strain was a partner at Outside Labs and created its SCAPE Athlete brand and accompanying products. He also served as vice president of global market
Jones Group Appoints Group President, Footwear
The Jones Group Inc. said Rick Paterno, formerly president, wholesale better footwear brands, has been appointed group president of footwear. Paterno will be responsible for all of Jones' wholesale footwear businesses, both domestically and internati
Sugar Inc. Buys Private Sale Fashion Site
Sugar Inc., which operates web sites that sell apparel, shoes and beauty products, has bought MyPerfectSale.com, a private sale site with 500,000 registered members focused on sales of high-end designer apparel and accessories…
REI Appoints VP, Real Estate and Store Development
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) announced Mark Comstock has joined the co-op in the newly created role of vice president, real estate and store development. Comstock most recently served as vice president, real estate and facilities for T-Mobile USA, a
RECALL: The Hive Carbon Brakes
The Hive, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a voluntary recall
affecting approximately carbon road bicycle brakes…
VF Licensed Sports Group to Extend NFL Partnership
VF Licensed Sports Group and the National Football League (NFL) have reached an agreement to extend apparel rights. The new contract, which starts in 2012, marks the 25th anniversary of the VF-NFL partnership, which began in 1987…
Retail Sales Rose in September
U.S. retail sales rose for a third consecutive month in September, posting a stronger-than-expected increase that should fend off fears of a double-dip recession but doesn't signal a strong recovery. Retail sales rose 0.6% in September, the Commerce
Osprey Adds Veteran Product Designers
Osprey Packs, Inc. hired two new product designers, Cassie Tweed and Hut Cheng. Tweed is based in Osprey’s new Mill Valley, CA product design office, while Cheng will be based in Osprey’s Vietnam product development studio starting in November
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Signs Expanded License With NFL
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. has entered into a new, extended and expanded license agreement with National Football League Properties, Inc. to manufacture and market men's and women's outerwear, sportswear, and swimwear products in the United State
Ranger Boats Parent to Expand Arkansas Facility
Fishing Holdings, the parent company of Ranger Boats announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Flippin, AR. The company will invest $13 million to retool, transition and expand its facilities, which will create more than 115 new jobs…
