Golf Etc. of America, Inc., the golf retail franchisor, announced that PGA Tour and Champions Tour professional Kenny Knox will join its corporate team as Tour Representative…
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Colorado Submits Proposal to Manage Roadless Lands
Colorado's Governor Bill Ritter's administration has submitted a revised plan for managing more than four million acres of remote, roadless forests in Colorado. State officials claim the plan will provide better protection for roadless forest la
Rollerblade USA Sponsors Mobile Yoga
Rollerblade announced its sponsorship of The Mobile Yoga Workout – a new yoga method melding the benefits of yoga and inline skating…
Soles4Souls Holds Earth Day Recycling Program
Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, during the month of April is asking people to 'go green' by cleaning out their closets and dropping off their gently worn shoes at drop-off locations in their area. Soles4Souls is collaborating with
Leonardo Pais Becomes Bravo Sports’ Sole CEO
Bravo Sports Corporation announced that longtime Global Bravo Sports chief executive officer, Leonardo Pais, is now leading the company domestically as well as globally. Previously, Pais split the duties of Bravo Sports CEO with Tony Armand, who is slated
Nike to Air Ad Featuring Tiger Woods
Nike Inc. aired a new television commercial featuring Tiger Woods and a voice recording of the golfer's late father. It's the first ads featuring the golfer since revelations about his extramarital affairs…
Lundhags Appoints CEO
The Swedish outdoor company Lundhags hired Henrik Ottosson, currently Business Area Manager clothing for Haglöf, as its CEO…
Oakley Names Surf Marketing Manager
Oakley, Inc. said Tim English has joined the team as Surf Marketing Manager. English was global sports marketing manager for DC Shoes…
Power Plate Signs MLB Stars
Power Plate, the fitness equipment maker, has added Justin Morneau and Dustin Pedroia, the 2006 and 2008 American League MVP's, to its lineup of endorsers…
O’Neill Reaches Brazil Distribution Agreement
O'Neill and Active Brands announced their exclusive, long-term licensing and distribution partnership in Brazil…
Petzl America Appoints Communications Manager
Petzl, the manufacturer of technical climbing gear and Hands-Free Lighting, hired Justin Roth as Communications Manager. Roth's experience includes senior and chief editorial positions at Climbing and Urban Climber magazines for the past three years.
OBIT: Plano Molding’s Glenn Simms
Glenn Simms, former VP of sales at Plano Molding Co., has passed away at the age of 90. According to The Beacon News in Aurora, IL, Simms played a significant role in developing Plano Molding's fishing tackle container business…
Spyder Names VP of Design and Merchandise
Spyder announced that J.J. Collier joined the brand as VP of Design and Merchandising. Collier's 12 years of brand experience includes posts as Senior Designer for Salomon and as Design Director at Polo Ralph Lauren RLX…
Pacific Sunwear Hires Senior Vice President, Retail
Paula Lentini has been hired as Senior Vice President, Retail, for Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. Prior to Pacific Sunwear, Lentini was Vice President, Retail Sales and Operations for T-Mobile USA and was responsible for leading their multi-billion d
Shock Doctor Names Tony Armand its CEO
Shock Doctor, Inc. has appointed Tony Armand as chief executive officer, effective May 10. Armand, who was most recently CEO of Bravo Sports, will also serve on the Shock Doctor's Board of Directors…
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