Primal Wear, a maker of cycling apparel, signed a 5-year sponsorship agreement with organizers of the Sea Otter Classic to be the events' official cycling and staff apparel provider…
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Powderhorn Relocates to Colorado
Chris Sports North America (CSNA), distributor of the specialty ski apparel brand Powderhorn, said it will basing all operations in Colorado, with new administrative offices located in Lafayette and warehousing/distribution in Denver…
The North Face Signs Action Sports Athletes
The North Face announced skiers Tom Wallisch, Nick Martini and Mike Riddle, and snowboarder Kaitlyn Farrington have joined its athlete sponsors team. The North Face has a team of more than 60 professional global athletes which includes snowboarders, skier
Nike Opens New Concept Store at Roosevelt Field
Nike officially unveiled a 14,000 square foot concept store at Roosevelt Field Wednesday night, its first multi-category store on East Coast. The first Nike concept store, a two-story, 20,000 square foot facility, opened in Santa Monica in August. The Roo
Lole Plots Expansion into Retail
Lole has opened its first store St. Denis St. in Montreal and plans a second in Zurich in October. Speaking to the Montreal Gazette, CEO Bernard Mariette said the Canadian women's activewear firm plans to open 30 to 40 stores across North America and
REI to Open First Store in New York City
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open its first New York City location in the fall of 2011. The 39,000-square-foot, three-level store will be located in the historic Puck Building at the corner of East Houston and Lafayette in the SoHo district. The
EORA Appoints Chuck Joy as Paddlesports Advisor
EORA has appointed Chuck Joy to an advisory role for the Board of DirEORA has appointed Chuck Joy to an advisory role for the Board of Directors…
G-III Apparel Forms Joint Venture With The Camuto Group
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. and The Camuto Group together announced the formation of a joint venture that will open and operate footwear and accessory retail stores under the name “Vince Camuto”…
Saucony Run For Good Honors National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The Saucony Run For Good Foundation, established to help combat childhood obesity by providing financial support to community-based youth running programs, announced its support for the first ever National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month…
O’Neill Enters Japanese Licensing Agreement
O'Neill has partnered with Itochu Corporation for an exclusive, long-term licensing and distribution partnership in Japan…
Competitor Group Undergoes Recapitalization
Falconhead Capital, LLC, announced the recapitalization of its portfolio company, Competitor Group, Inc. Headquartered in San Diego, Competitor Group is an endurance media and event entertainment company dedicated to promoting the sports of running, cycl
Etonic Names Eastern Michigan Rep
Etonic Worldwide announced that veteran golf sales manager Andy Guzik has joined the company as the Eastern Michigan sales representative…
Heelys Hires Asia Pacific Managers
Heelys, Inc. hired Japan-Asia Strategies and its principal, Thomas Seymour, to further develop and optimize its business in the Asia Pacific Region. Seymour and his company will be based in Tokyo, Japan and will work directly with John O'Neil, Heelys
Performance Bicycle Partners with Universal Sports
Performance Bicycle announced a joint promotional partnership with Universal Sports, a multimedia destination for Olympic-related sports programming and content…
D6 Sports Licenses Action Sports Brands
D6 Sports announced its licensing acquisitions of World Industries, Zoo York, Marc Ecko, Bratz, Moxie Girlz, BFC Ink and Skelanimals. Along with the Airwalk, TapouT, Jester and No Rules lines it already holds, D6 Sports said its poised to become the leadi
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