Altus Athletic, a leading manufacturer of personal fitness equipment, appointed John Hetzel as Director of Marketing and Product Development.. He was recently with Sportcraft as Director of Marketing managing the Recreational Products Division and was pre
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Sports Gilbert Rousseau Plots Expansion Across Canada
Sports Gilbert Rousseau, which operates five hockey superstores around Montreal, has formed an investment group with a goal of expanding the concept across Canada. The “category killer” hockey specialty retail chain will operate under the banners of “Pro
Nicklaus Golf Adds Japanese Distributor
Cizen USA., Inc. has reached an agreement as the licensee for all of the Nicklaus Golf Equipment Company brands in Japan…
Gordon Brothers Acquires Rugged Shark
Gordon Brothers Group has acquired the brand and other assets of Rugged Shark, a line of high-end performance footwear for boating and other outdoor uses. Terms of the deal were not disclosed…
Spalding Launches Mobile Campaign for Never Flat
Spalding is supporting Never Flat basketball technology with its first mobile marketing effort dubbed, “Ask Me,” via KSL Media, New York. Consumers texting basketball-related questions via cell phones to “Ask Me 27563” will be entered into a contest to wi
Rock Creek Outfitters Gives $1500 to the Cumberland Trail Conference
Rock Creek Outfitters's Rock Creek River Gorge Trail Race raised $1500 for the nonprofit Cumberland Trail Conference (CTC). According to CTC Executive Director Paul Freeman, Rock Creek's donation will go to the CTC's Spring Build, support
The Adventure Travel Trade Association Partners with Adventure Council Announce
The Adventure Travel Trade Association and the Adventure Council announced an alliance that ushers in better opportunities for professional development, communication, networking and marketing for the global active and adventure travel community…
Stearns to Sponsor FLW Outdoors
Stearns, the marine safety equipment company, has reached a partnership with FLW Outdoors. In 2007, Sospenders will be the official personal flotation device of FLW Outdoors, and Stearns DryWear will serve as the organization's official rain gear…
Zoot Suits Sponsors Playa Del Run Aquathlon
Zoot Suits, the apparel and wetsuits provider, said it has become the official wetZoot and apparel sponsor of the 2007 Playa Del Run Aquathlon & 5K Run Series. The sixth annual 1000m Swim and 5k Run Series is composed of six events along the coast of Sout
Phoenix Footwear Appoints Cathy Taylor as CEO
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc., the parent of Royal Robbins, appointed Cathy Taylor, a consultant who formally ran Cole Hahn, as its CEO, effective April 23. James Riedman, who serves as Phoenix's chairman of the Board of Directors and since May 2006,
Saks Appoints CFO
Saks Inc. announced that Kevin Wills, EVP of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer of the company, will become Executive Vice President and chief financial officer of Saks, effective May 4. Wills will continue to report to Stephen I. Sadove, Chief Executiv
Nike Receives Most Brand Exposure at Masters
Nike received the most brand exposure during the final round broadcast coverage on CBS held on April 8, according to Brand Exposure Analysis, a digital monitoring and valuation service conducted by Chicago-based Relay Worldwide. The firm said Nike earned
JJB Sports Sees 2006 Net Profit Grow 29%
JJB Sports PLC has reported a better-than-expected jump in operating earnings in the year ended January 28, growing 28.8% to £45.9 million ($83.1 mm) from £35.6 million ($65.4 mm)…
Craft Parent Acquires Cutter and Buck…
Cutter & Buck Inc. signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by New Wave Group AB, a public company based in Sweden. New Wave, a design and marketing firm that owns brands like Craft, Kosta Boda and Seger, had net sales of SEK3,530 million ($479.6 mm)
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