SIA’s Ingemie to Depart in 2016

The SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Board of Directors announced that David Ingemie, SIA’s president for the past 34 years, would be stepping down as president following the 2016 SIA Snow Show. Ingemie joined SIA in 1976 as marketing director an

Reebok Launches Be More Human Campaign

Reebok will launch its biggest marketing campaign in more than a decade during NBC's Super Bowl pre- and post-game shows Sunday. The fully-integrated “Be More Human” marketing campaign, celebrates everyday people who have reconnected to a

Outdoor Tech Engages Investment Bank

Closely-held Outdoor Tech has engaged Wunderlich Securities of Newport Beach, CA for financial and strategic advisory services to help support the company’s growth…

IPC Beverage Group Adds Board Member

IPC Beverage Group, makers of the vitamin-enriched ice bar EnergIce, said Dave Howard, the former New York Mets and Madison Square Garden Sports senior executive, has joined its board of directors…

Igloo Renews as FLW Sponsor

Igloo Products Corp. renewed its partnership with FLW, the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed…

686 Collaborates with Specialized, ’47 Brand, Nikwax

686 Technical Apparel, the maker of snowboard apparel, announced multiple unique collaborations for the Winter 2015/16 season. The collections will include design alliances with ’47 Brand, Specialized, Nikwax Waterproofing, the legendary Terry Kidwe

Adidas Group Again Top Employer in Germany and China

The Adidas Group has again been recognized as an employer of choice in Germany and China. The German magazine Focus has this year again named the Adidas Group as the Top Employer in Germany. The Group thus maintains its top ranking in the category '&

Progress Reported in ILWU Contract Talks

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union(ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have reached a tentative agreement on the maintenance and repair of truck chassis at West Coast ports, according to media reports…

Quiksilver Names Todd Richards as Snow Ambassador

Quiksilver announced long time team snowboarder Todd Richards has been re-appointed as the brand’s lead ambassador for snow in the North American region. Primary responsibilities will include working with Quiksilver and Roxy’s global athletes.

Two Ten Footwear Foundation Earns Charity Recognition

Two Ten Footwear Foundation, the national charitable foundation serving the footwear industry, today announced that it has again earned a coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s leading independent charity evaluator…

Sports Authority Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

Sports Authority appointed Ron Stoupa as executive vice president and chief marketing officer. He formerly headed marketing for Pep Boys. In his new role, Stoupa will be responsible for leading the strategic development and oversight of the company’

HanesBrands to Expand Arkansas Hosiery Plant

HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, L’eggs, Just My Size, Champion and other basic apparel brands, will add 120 jobs to expand the scope of production at its Clarksville, AK., sheer hosiery plant to take the place of offshore outsourcing…