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…

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…

Dorel Secures $200 Million in Financing

Dorel Industries Inc. has secured new long-term financing by issuing $50 million of Series “A” Senior Guaranteed Notes and $150 million of Series “B” Senior Guaranteed Notes, bearing interest at 4.24% and 5.14%, respectively…

SIA: Snow Sports Sales Continued Rebound in February

Snow Sports market sales from August through February reached $2.7 billion, up 3% compared to the same period last year, according to the SIA Retail Audit. Warmer weather in states north of the Mason-Dixon Line, less snow in the Rockies and wetter and co

NRF Criticizes Australia’s Mulesing Practices

The National Retail Federation sent a letter to Australia's Agriculture Minister Tony Burke last week, asking the Federal Government to intervene and use its influence to address the mulesing concerns…

Brazil Delays Cotton Sanctions Against U.S.

U.S. and Brazilian authorities reported April 6 that Brazil has agreed to postpone the implementation of retaliatory sanctions against the U.S. after the two sides reached an agreement on interim steps the U.S. will take in response to World Trade Organiz

Nike to Sponsor U.S. Open of Surfing

Nike Inc. will sign on as sponsor of the U.S. Open of Surfing, staged July 31 to August 8 in Huntington Beach, California. The company's Hurley, Nike 6.0 and Converse brands will be featured…