Wenger, maker of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife and Precision Outdoor Equipment, agreed to a three-year title sponsorship of the Patagonian Expedition Race. Beginning in 2009, the international event – which has become known as “the last wild race” – will n
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Chinese Brand Signs Tennis Star
Chinese sportswear manufacturer Anta has signed Jelena Jankovic, the top-ranked female tennis player, as brand ambassador. Jankovic, whose contract with Reebok recently expired, will start wearing Anta sports apparel, shoes and accessories worldwide start
Tubbs Names National Sales Manager
K2 Sports said Jeff Cunningham has been hired as national sales manager for Tubbs Snowshoes. Most recently he was Eastern Key Account Manager for Gramicci and prior to that, marketing director and national sales manager for Mammut Sports group. Cunningham
Carve Designs Names Reps
Women’s surf lifestyle manufacturer, Carve Designs, hired 3 new sales representatives for the brand: Paul Tversky in the Mid-Atlantic territory, Bashford and Associates in the Southeast region, and Megalops Inc. in Florida…
Sportsclick to Acquire Checkered Flag Sports
Sportsclick Inc. entered into a letter of intent to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Southprint Inc., which operates Checkered Flag Sports) (“Southprint”). Southprint is a manufacturer of authentic, licensed NASCAR apparel. SportsClick is a Canad
Timberland Considers Headquarters Move
The Timberland Co. is considering relocating its headquarters from Stratham, NH, to Portsmouth, NH, when the lease expires in 2010. Timberland would become the anchor tenant of the Portwalk project scheduled to break ground later this year, according to t
Langer to Lead Gore-Tex Footwear
Christian Langer was appointed as business unit leader for the Gore-Tex Footwear business following the retirement of Thorger Hubner, after 27 years in the role. Langer, has worked at parent company WL Gore & Associates for 10 years. Most recently he was
Grenade Gloves Sponsors X Games
Grenade Gloves has become the official glove partner for the Winter X Games Thirteen, January 22-25, 2009 at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colorado. The event is expected to draw more than 76,000 fans, athletes and action sports exhibitors…
Sports Chalet Amends Credit Line
On January 9, Sports Chalet Inc. amended its credit agreement with lenders led by Bank of America to loosen its terms, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The filing noted that as of December 31 an event of default had occurre
Aetrex Names Director of Sales
Aetrex Worldwide said Sigurd Lee has joined the company as director of sales, Athletic Channel. Lee has extensive experience in the athletic apparel and footwear industry, including 26 years at Nike, where he held numerous positions including director of
West Marine’s Q4 Comps Slip 5.1%
West Marine, Inc. reported sales slid 6.1% in the fourteen weeks ended Jan. 3, to $111.1 million from $118.3 million for the thirteen weeks ended Dec. 29, primarily due to a $4.9 million decrease in comparable store sales. Comps decreased 5.1%. As compare
JJB Sports Expects FY Loss
JJB Sports Plc, the UK sporting goods chain, said it expects a loss before tax and exceptional items between £5 million and £10 million ($7.31 million to $14.62 million) in its year ended Jan. 25. The loss excludes any costs associated with its banking fa
Fila Partners with Tennis Star James Blake
Fila has entered into a collaboration arrangement with ATP World Tour star James Blake to develop a collection of men's apparel and footwear. Blake will collaborate with Fila's design team to create the yet-to-be-named collection that will targe
Westcomb Hires Sales Agencies in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic
Westcomb, the Vancouver-based manufacturer of outdoor apparel, hired new sales agencies in two U.S. territories. Pursuit Brand Equity Group will represent Westcomb in the Northeast (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI), and Moraine Sales will represent the company in
Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group Taps Pale Morning Media
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group, formerly American Recreation Products, recently retained Pale Morning Media as their public relations Agency of Record. Effective January 1, Pale Morning Media became the official representative of Kelty, Kelty K.I.D.S
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