Adidas Outdoor appointed MPR Sales as its new sales agency managing accounts in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio…
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Rip Curl Names Ryan Wist National Sales Manager
Rip Curl appointed Ryan Wist as national sales manager, a strategic move to invest more resources within the sales unit. In his new role, Wist will help oversee Rip Curl’s MVP (Most Valuable Partner) account strategy as well as general sales efforts
Redington Launches New Website
Last month Redington, the maker of fly fishing gear and apparel, launched the redesign of its website…
GU Boosts Its Roster of Endurance Athletes
GU Energy Labs, creators of the original energy gel, announced the addition of ultra-runner Max King, distance runner Chelsea Reilly, and Ironman record holder Andrew Starykowicz to its list of sponsored pro athletes. The nutrition company also recently r
Brunswick Sees Q1 Revenue Declining on Weather Woes
Brunswick Corporation announced that preliminary first quarter 2014 revenues reflect a 3 percent decline, compared to the prior year, primarily due to harsh weather trends that have adversely affected demand in its Marine and Bowling & Billiards segments.
Report: Nike Raises NFL Jersey Prices
Nike is increasing prices on two of the three types of NFL jerseys it sells, according to a report on ESPN. Prices on the Limited jersey, which features embroidered twill numbers and letters , increases to $150 from $135. The Elite jersey, a tight-fitting
Bomber Gear Ramps up Paddling Sponsorships
Bomber Gear, manufacturer of premium paddling apparel and sprayskirts, is supporting events, films, and teams in 2014 in whitewater, touring and SUP categories, as well as environmental and community organizations…
Nathan Sports Hires Western Tech Rep
Nathan Sports, a leader in purposefully-designed hydration, visibility, and essential performance gear, hired Sablle Scheppmann as the brand’s first western regional tech representative…
Jockey Partners with Run Like A Mother
Jockey announced their partnership with the nationwide 5k, Run Like A Mother. Jockey is the new MOTHER OF 'EM ALL presenting title sponsor of the Mother's Day race, held in eight suburban markets countrywide…
Settlement in Mitchell Modell Spy Case
A lawsuit by Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. accusing Mitchell Modell, CEO of Modell's Sporting Goods, of pretending to be an executive with the Dick's Sporting Goods chain to gain access to confidential business information has been quietly set
Prana Ambassadors Give Back In Rio De Janeiro
Prana ambassadors Olivia Hsu and Daila Ojeda explored the meaning of selfless service on a recent trip to Brazil where they used climbing and yoga to help build self-confidence and environmental awareness with at-risk youth…
Tahoe Mountain Sports Donates Over $10,000 to Tahoe Non-Profits in 2013
Tahoe Mountain Sports (TMS) contributed over $10,000 to multiple local non-profit organizations during the 2013 calendar year…
Surftech to Sponsor Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships
Surftech announced its long term partnership with the Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Championships…
Branches Appoints Jack Wisse National Sales Manager
Branches, LLC, the maker of canoe, kayak and stand-up paddles, appointed Jake Wisse to the position of national sales manager for its paddlesports products…
Light and Motion Sponsors Athlete Meredith Miller for World’s Largest Cycling Event
Light & Motion, a leader for lighting systems for active pursuits, announced the sponsorship of Meredith Miller. Miller, a former National Champion on the road and multi-time US National Team member at the Cyclocross World Championships, will compete in t
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