Sierra Trading Post, the outdoor e-tailer, announced the grand opening of its new Fort Collins Technology Campus (FCTC). The 4,700-sqare-foot office will accommodate full-time, technology-focused employees as well as employees from other divisions who wil
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Dancin’ Dogg Golf Names Joe Moses VP of International Sales
Dancin' Dogg Golf, the maker of the OptiShot Infrared Simulator in-home virtual golf system, appointed Joe Moses as VP of international sales…
Heelys Posts Q4 Loss, Sales Improve
Heelys, Inc. reported that on a consolidated basis, sales in the fourth quarter increased to $10.9 million from $6.7 million a year ago…
Rocky Brands Extends E-Commerce Reach
Rocky Brands extended the availability of its global e-commerce solution to more than 90 countries to shop from each of Rocky Brands' seven consumer websites with a localized experience…
Spy Optic Parent Delivers Double-Digit Q4 Sales Gains
Spy Inc., the parent of the Spy Optic goggles brand, reported sales increased 11 percent in the fourth quarter, to $8.5 million…
Affordable Footwear Act Reaches 50 Cosponsors in the House
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) said it applauds the addition of the Affordable Footwear Act's (AFA) 50th co-sponsor in the House of Representatives. The strong support garnered by the bill is a testament to the popularity
Edwin Watts Golf Opens First Retail Shop in Iowa
Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC announced the acquisition of a Golf Headquarters in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, establishing the first-ever Edwin Watts Golf Shop in the state of Iowa. This acquisition supports the company’s strategic growth strategy, further e
Wolverine Appoints Northern Europe Sales Director
Wolverine Worldwide has appointed a new Northern European sales director for its lifestyle and heritage brands division. Elliot Brown, most recently U.K. sales manager at heritage brand, has over 20 years’ experience in the fashion industry in both
Mizuno Launches Golf Campaign Around Luke Donald
Mizuno unveiled the “The Iron Truth” – a marketing campaign built around the importance of irons and iron play in every golfer's ongoing quest to improve their game. One element of the campaign is “The Gospel According to Luke”, which plays on the s
Vibram FiveFingers Sees Slower Growth Ahead…
Contrary to conversations circulating around the market, the Vibram FiveFingers “barefoot” business remains in growth mode, according to company management. Vibram FiveFingers sales reportedly doubled in 2011 and are performing ahead of intern