Vancouver's Firstar Sports, the British Columbia sports apparel company, hired 18-year NHL veteran and TSN Commentator Ray Ferraro as its director of hockey relations…
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European Outdoor Group Explores End of Life Options
Sustainability Working Group, part of the European Outdoor Group, is seeking the first ever industry wide End of Life solution. An End Of Life Options Committee (EoL Committee) has been formed and is being chaired by Adrian Huber from the Mammut Sports G
Dynafit to Sponsor Greg Hill
Dynafit announced that ski mountaineer Greg Hill has become a Dynafit brand ambassador and sponsored athlete. A long-time Dynafit user, Hill will ski on the complete Dynafit system of skis, boots, and bindings for all of his backcountry ski adventures…
Kahtoola Hires Reps
Kahtoola, the maker of performance footwear traction and snow travel systems, announced the hiring of three new sales representatives, Patrick Barczewski for the Rocky Mountain region, Jason Jennens for Western Canada, and Joe File for the Midwest…
DC Shoes Opens Concept Store In Hanoi, Vietnam
DC Shoes is opening its third concept store in Asia Pacific. Located in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, the store opening follows store openings in Bali, Indonesia and Manila, Philippines…
Bauer Hockey Signs Henrik Lundqvist as Endorser
Bauer Hockey announced that New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has joined Bauer Hockey's extensive roster of elite hockey players…
NOAA Predicts El Niño for 2009/10 Ski Season
According to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the climate is in an “El Niño” condition now and that condition is expected to last through Winter 2009/10. Both 1995/96 and 2005/06 were El Niño winters and participation lev
NSGA: Sports and Specialty Stores Show No Increase in Average Shoe Prices
Data from NSGA's “Sporting Goods Market in 2009” indicates that the average price point for athletic footwear in 2008 showed no increase in sports and specialty stores. In sporting goods stores, the average price remained unchanged at $50.81. In spec
UW royalties top $1 million; Nike/EA Sports Recognized
The University of Washington announced that its annual trademarks and licensing royalties surpassed $1 million for just the second time in the history of the institution’s licensing program and the first time in over a decade. Final royalty revenues
Frogger Hires PR Firm
Frogger, the golf accessories firm, named CGPR as its public relations agency of record for media relations, social media and trade show support…
Puma Loses Trademark Case in South Africa
The Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa dismissed an application for trademark infringement brought by German manufacturer Puma against South African importer and distributor of footwear Global Warming…
Sugoi Launches Triathlon Inspiration Website
SUGOI Performance Apparel launched “Incredible Jane” – an online community designed to foster new participation in the sport of triathlon through the activities of one fearless athlete…
H2O Audio Names NEW CEO
H2O Audio, the maker of waterproof/sweatproof headphones and accessories for athletes, named John Paul Cavanaugh as chief executive officer, effective immediately. As part of an overall growth strategy heading into 2010, Cavanaugh will replace Kristian R
Pedro’s Hires Global Operations Director
Pedro’s, the maker of bicycle tools, lubricants and care products, announced the hiring of Matthew Simpson as its Global Operations Director. Simpson possesses 14 years’ experience working for top brands within their respective industries, lik
Jupa Sports Names VP, Sales
Nérée Arsenault, president and chief executive officer of BOYZ Inc., announced the appointment of Robert Langlois to the position of vice-president sales for JUPA SPORTS (Jupa, D2, Badbones and Blue Icon), a division of BOYZ Inc. Langlois was formerly vic
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