LOWA Boots U.S., headed by Peter Sachs, has acquired distribution rights to X-Socks, an Italian sock and base layer brand. The company plans on marketing the socks in the outdoor, hunting, biking, golf, and military markets, while the base layers will be
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Peregrine Opens New Western Warehouse…
Peregrine Outfitters opened a new warehouse in Ogden, Utah to add to the capabilities of their existing facility in Williston, Vermont. The new western facility is in the Business Development Ogden Industrial Park near several other outdoor industry vendo
NGF: More Courses Close Than Open in 2006
The National Golf Foundation reports that There was negative net growth in golf facilities in 2006 for the first time in six decades. According to the NGF 146 18-hole equivalent courses closed during the year, well above the 119.5 courses that opened. The
Project BLUE Enlists Action Sports Industry Support
Project BLUE, a new national initiative established for the sole purpose of raising more than $1 million in support of ocean and beach protection, has partnered with Billabong, DAKINE, Electric, Nixon, and Reef to create limited and special-edition produc
SGMA Spring Market Boasts Over 150 Exhibitors
More than 150 exhibitors are already on board for the SGMA Spring Market June 11-13, 2007 at the Sand Expo & Convention Centerin Las Vegas with brands such as Everlast, LAMAR Health Fitness & Sports, Garmin, Russell Athletic Group, and Spalding joining an
Gander to Carry Bass Pro Boats
Starting this spring, The Gander Mountain Company will carry the Tracker Marine Group boat brands, which is a division of Bass Pro Shops. Brand offerings will be tailored in each location based on market dynamics and customer preferences. With 105 stores
Optic Nerve Partners with Susan G. Komen
Optic Nerve will be a program partner of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in 2007, making them the first official sunglass partner in the Komen organization’s 25 year history. To support this partnership and achieve the company’s donation goals
Asics Opens Running Specialty Store in Tokyo
ASICS Corporation will open its first-ever running specialty store worldwide on February 11, offering a full line of running footwear, apparel and accessories for beginners to performance runners. ASICS Store Tokyo will open exactly a week before Tokyo Ma
The Golf Warehouse Partners with The Golf Channel
The Golf Warehouse has partnered with The Golf Channel to become the exclusive golf-products retail sponsor of “Golf Central” AM replays…
Reef Board Build-Off Raises Funds for BRA
The Reef Board Build-Off made its maiden appearance on the East Coast, this past weekend, as a dozen Florida shapers plus an honorary “13th” shaper raised more than $10,000 in a silent auction at Surf Expo. All proceeds from the auction were donated to th
Zoo York Adds Nine To Team
The Zoo York Institute is kicking off Z007 with a bang by welcoming nine new hires to the family. The new faces include Brian Mackin, who was named art director; Greg Waters, who is the brand’s new communications director; Brian Woodward, who joins as des
Sugoi Names Benelux Sales Agency
Sugoi Performance Apparel appointed Robijns B.V. as their new sales agency for the Benelux markets…
ICON Health and Fitness to Close Clearfield Facility
ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. plans to consolidate its Clearfield manufacturing facility with its existing manufacturing facility and company headquarters in Logan, Utah, effective March 16, 2007. These changes will add approximately 200 positions at the IC
GBMI Names Finance Director for Europe
Global Brand Marketing Inc. has appointed Pierre van Aalst as finance director Europe of GBMI Europe B.V. Reporting to Roelof de Leeuw, managing director for GBMI Europe B.V. based in Amsterdam, van Aalst will be responsible as the senior financial execut
Miami Heat Named NBA Retailer of the Year
The NBA Champion Miami HEAT have been named the 2006 Team Retailer of the Year by the National Basketball Association for their successful merchandise sales during the 2005-2006 NBA season. The HEAT expanded their “Miami Hoops Gear” store to two additiona
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