Teva Partners with Outdoor Foundation and IMBA
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, and The Outdoor Foundation today announced a new partnership effort aimed at broadening the outdoor community by engaging new audiences and industries in nature-based activities…
Ortovox Named Official Supplier of Pro. Ski Instructors of America, American Association of Snowboard Instructors
The Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) have partnered with Ortovox USA, Inc. Ortovox, which has long supplied the PSIA-AASI Accessories Catalog with its avalanche transceivers, probes, s
Nikwax-AAC Bellwether Grantees Selected
From an impressive group of applicants, two winners were chosen to receive funds from the Nikwax Bellwether Grant, established in partnership with the American Alpine Club (AAC). Nikwax and the AAC congratulate Ann Piersall, of Whitefish, MT, and Tracie A
First Michael Jordan-Themed U.S. Store to Open in Chicago
The country's first Michael Jordan “Twenty-Three” athletic apparel and footwear store will be opened at University Village Marketplace on Maxwell Street in Chicago. According to a press released from University Village Marketplace, Northbrook, Ill.-b
Rossignol North America Reorganizes Staff
Rossignol Group's North American division announced a number of changes in jobs and responsibilities, mostly in marketing areas. Among the changes, Tait Wardlaw, formerly the VP of Brand and Sports Marketing for Dynastar and Lange, will now serve as
Big Rock Sports Relocates Distribution Center
Big Rock Sports plans to relocate its Henry's Distribution Center to Hamlet, NC. This move will enable Big Rock Sports to expand from 170,000 square feet to 310,000 square feet of warehouse space. The new state-of-the-art facility will start receivin
Hanesbrands, Inc. May See Some Light at Retail
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of the Champion and Duofold brands, said that while first quarter results were in line with expectations and had been significantly impacted by the economic recession, the company may also be seeing some positive movement from
Lakers’ Bryant Tops NBA’s List of Top Jersey Sales; LeBron Second
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant has regained his spot on top of this year's list of most popular NBA jerseys. Bryant reclaimed the #1 spot, which he held in 2006-07, after being overtaken last year by the Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett. The
JakPak Retains Terra Public Relations As Firm of Record
Active Engineering, LLC has retained Terra Public Relations of Jackson, WY, to handle its public relations efforts, including overseeing media introduction, communications and product and brand conversations for the JakPak brand…
Under Armour Beats the Street in Q1
Under Armour, Inc. got Wall Street excited again this week following the company’s report of first quarter results. Like the news media during a Barack Obama speech, analysts and investors were quick to buy into the numbers, conveniently ignoring the lac
Nordstrom’s First Alabama Store Cancelled
Nordstrom will no longer be opening its first Alabama store in the Riverchase Galleria in Birmingham, AL. Two years ago, the company announced its intentions to open a 143,000 square foot store in spring 2012. According to various media sources, General G
Escalade, Inc. Signs New Loan Agreement
Escalade, Inc. based in Evansville, IN, announced that, on April 30, 2009, it signed a new loan agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (Chase) for a senior secured revolving credit facility. The agreement includes the waiver of the company's coven
Total Apparel Group Secures U.S. and Canada Licensing Rights for Kappa and Robe Di Kappa
Total Apparel Group, Inc., (TAG) a distributor and licensee of trademarks in the branded apparel, footwear and accessories sectors, today announced that it has been granted the U.S. and Canadian Master Licensing rights for the internationally popular Kapp
Jarden Announces Closing of $300 Million of 8% Senior Notes Due 2016
Jarden Corporation announced the closing of its public offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 8% Senior Notes due 2016. The net proceeds to Jarden, after payment of underwriting discounts and other expenses of the offering, was approximate
Clif Bar Adds Valvano to Lead Sports Retail Sales
Clif Bar & Company has hired Mike Valvano as national sales manager of the sports retail channel. Valvano has more than 15 years of experience in the outdoor, bike and luggage industries…
