Oboz Footwear appointed Steve Lowry as the newest member of its customer service team…
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Thomas J. Ryan
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O2COOL Acquires Better Things
O2COOL LLC, a leader in battery operated fans, misting fans and misting drinking bottles, announced it has acquired the assets of Florida-based Better Things LLC, maker of consumer products for use around the home, patio, pool and beach…
Asics Introduces First Tennis Racket
Building upon its aggressive growth strategy in the tennis market, Asics America announced the introduction of the BZ 100, a new performance tennis racquet. Asics' first performance tennis racquet, the BZ100 gives competitive players a controllable p
Foot Locker And Jordan Brand Introduce ‘Ready to Fly’ This Holiday Season
Foot Locker, Inc. with Jordan Brand launched the “Ready to Fly” campaign featuring NBA star Russell Westbrook. The 60-second commercial opens with Westbrook approaching…
Big Agnes Adds Six Key Staff to Support Future Growth,
Big Agnes has hired six new employees, including two former managers from Eastern Mountain Sports, to support growth fueled by strong demand for new category launches, including its mtnGLO Collection of tents and camp accessories featuring integrated LED
Nike Appoints New GM of Emerging Markets
Nike, Inc. announced that Tom Peddie will become VP and GM of the emerging markets geography. Peddie is currently VP of global sales and is a 24-year Nike veteran…
January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month – Eastern U.S. Lesson Roundup
Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month in January is a time when the snow sports industry offers attractive and affordable beginner programs for children and adults who can learn from a pro…
Selk’bag USA Appoints Verde Brand Communications as PR Agency
Selk’bag USA, Inc. is retaining Verde Brand Communications as its agency of record going forward…
Eagle Creek Announces 2014 Rep of the Year
Eagle Creek has chosen Harold Mullins and Atlantic Sports Group as 2014 Rep Agency of the Year…
Eagle Creek Hires Nedra Fabito as VP of Product Management
Eagle Creek appointed Nedra Fabito as VP of product management…
Costa Appoints VP of Product Development
Costa Sunglasses announced the addition of John Sanchez as vice president of product development. Sanchez most recently held the position as president of Zeal Optics…
Remington To Replace Triggers on Popular Rifles
Remington Arms Company and plaintiffs in two class-action lawsuits reached a settlement agreement under which the company will replace the triggers on millions of guns, including its most popular bolt-action rifles…
TAG Focuses on Branded Products, Will No Longer Act as Buying Group
Team Athletic Goods, Inc. (TAG) in a statement said it will not continue to function as a buying group as of Jan. 1, 2015. The company will instead focus on expanding access to its branded sports products for buyers…
Vail Resorts Sees Strong Early Ski Season Indicators
Vail Resorts Inc. reported its Retail and Rental sales grew 2.0 percent in its first quarter ended Oct. 31. Regarding early ski season indicators, season pass sales (including 4-Packs) are up approximately 13 percent in units and 16 percent in sales dolla
Cal Ripken Jr. to Headline NSGA Conference
NSGA announced that baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. will be the featured speaker on Monday, May 4 at the 51st Annual Management Conference & 17th Annual Team Dealer Summit in Austin, TX…
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