New England Footwear, parent company of GoLite Footwear and Z7 Footwear, appointed Scott Briggs as president, effective immediately. Prior to his most recent role as COO of Geox USA, Briggs held leadership positions at Timberland and Rockport…
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OSHA Seeks $255,000 Fine Versus Sturm Ruger and Co.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed $255,150 in fines against Sturm Ruger & Company Inc. for 60 alleged violations of safety and health standards identified during the agency's inspect
ASICS Researcher Receives Biomechanics Award
Simon Bartold, international research consultant for ASICS Corporation, has been nominated by the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) to receive the 2009 Richard Schuster Biomechanics Award. Bartold’s gender research brought to light th
Orvis to Open Store in Charlotte, NC
Orvis will open a 7,500 square foot store in November in Phillips Place, a luxury retail center in Charlotte, N.C. The retailer of fly-fishing and hunting equipment and apparel operates about 40 stores in 25 U.S. states plus another 25 in the U.K. The Cha
Joe Pulliam Joins Jackson Kayak
Jackson Kayak said industry veteran Joe Pulliam has joined the senior management team. Pullman co-founded the Dagger kayaks line in the eighties…
OIWC to Promote Women’s Designers at Summer Market
OIWC is launching a new program at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market designed to promote women's products while highlighting the women's designers. OIWC will provide custom hangtags that help tell the story and they will produce a printed Lookbook
Billabong Raises $232mm in Capital
Billabong International Ltd said it has raised Australia $291 million (U.S. $231.7mm) from institutions and retail investors in a rights issue. The oversubscribed retail rights issue raised $61 million ($48.6mm), and the company raised around $230 million
Under Armour’s Footwear SVP Raphael Peck Resigns
Raphael Peck has resigned as SVP of footwear at Under Armour to pursue other opportunities. Adam Peake, VP of sales at the company, will serve as interim executive in charge of footwear while a search for a permanent successor continues…
Vans Appoints Managing Director of Triple Crown Series
Vans appointed Marty Thomas as managing director of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing (VTCS) series, on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, effective July 1st, 2009. A former professional surfer, Thomas most recently served as SVP account executive for ASG (S
Under Armour AD of the Year Award Winners Announced
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced the 29 winners of the Under Armour AD of the Year Award (ADOY). The organization said the ADOY Award highlights the efforts of athletics directors at all levels for their comm
Gander Mountain Gains Loan Extension Until June 30
Gander Mountain extended the maturity date on its $10 million term loan with its two major shareholders from March 30 to June 30, according to its 10Q. The lenders under the agreement are Gratco LLC, an affiliate of David Pratt, chairman and interim CEO,
Amer Reorganizes Management Model
Amer Sports Corporation said it is reorganizing its management model by creating one group-wide Amer Sports management team. The company said the purpose of the new Executive Board is “to strengthen the development and consistent execution of Amer Sports
American Recreation Products CFO Steps Down
American Recreation Products (ARP), which owns Kelty, Sierra Designs, SlumberJack, Ultimate Direction, Royal Robbins and Wenzel, said Len Klonowski has stepped down after nine years with the company in his capacity as VP/CFO. An ARP internal organization
IHRSA Survey: Health and Sports Clubs Show Q1 Weakness
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) said its survey of 18 leading U.S. health and sports club companies showed decreases in total sales, membership revenue, and non-dues revenue from first quarter of 2008 to first quarter
Body Bar, Inc’s Founder Inducted into Wrestling Hall of Fame
Body Bar, Inc.'s founder and chairman Arno Niemand has been inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, earning the Order of Merit. He received the award on June 9 at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in Stillwater, OK…
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