Point6, the manufacturer of wool socks, plans to appoint Bill Post as its new president, effective March 1, 2010. Post most recently served as president and CEO of Nordica Apparel, and also served as president for Sport Obermeyer in Colorado…
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Winchester Pledges Financial Support for the Congressional Sportmen’s Foundation
Winchester Ammunition recently committed $15,000 to help support the mission of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), which is committed to to providing a voice for all sportsmen and women in Congress to promote sportsmen’s issues wi
TAG Sold to Lansing Sports’ Philip Rosati
Team Athletic Goods (TAG), the buying group, has been sold to Philip Rosati Sr. of Lansing Sports Shop in Lansing, IL. Rosati, whose family has run the team dealer and retail store in since 1954, will become TAG's CEO…
Marker Völkl Group Sales Looking Up in 2010
The Marker Völkl Group is on track to increases sales in key markets this winter season, according to a statement released by the company in Europe this week between trade shows…
Peter Millar Names Martin as President of Golf Division
Peter Millar hired Todd Martin as president of the company's golf division. Martin joined the company on Jan. 4, and reports to CEO Scott Mahoney…
Snow Sports Coalition Addresses Congress on Climate Change
Jeremy Jones, eight-time Big Mountain Snowboarder of the Year, along with a coalition of winter sport filmmakers and industry representatives, appeared before lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss the economic, social and intangible values of winter sports
Payless ShoeSource Supports African American Youth
In celebration of Black History Month this February, Payless ShoeSource will continue its Payless Inspiring Possibilities Scholarship program by joining together with its shoppers and the National Urban League (NUL) to raise money to support the future of
Footbalance Gains Euro 7M Equity Investment
Scope Growth II L.P, a Swedish private equity firm, has invested €7 million ($9.8M) to become a large shareholder in the Finnish company Footbalance System Ltd. The investment enables Footbalance to build on its custom insole concept already availab
Stamina Products Announces Sustainability Results for 2009
Stamina Products, Inc. said during its first year of implementing eco-friendly practices in its office and warehouse facility, it reduced paper use by about 66%, water usage by 4%, and used around 10% fewer electric kilowatt hours…
OIA Lauds Obama’s 2011 Budget
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) thanked President Obama for his continued focus on recreation and conservation funding and key youth initiatives; and a new commitment to helping U.S. companies sell their goods in markets overseas…
Arena Swim to Sponsor Auburn University
Arena Swim USA will become the official equipment supplier to the university's men's and women's swim teams. The four-year deal marks Arena's entry into American university sports…
Liquid Force Names Brand Manager, Kite Division
Liquid Force announced that Gary Siskar will be joining the Kite Division as brand manager. The 20-year veteran has worked for brands such as Arnette, OP, Sole Tech, and Burton…
McDavid Sponsors U.S. Snowboarder
McDavid, Inc. inked an endorsement deal with Nick Baumgartner, who will represent the US in Vancouver for the winter games later this month. Baumgartner will wear McDavid’s newest line of HexPad protective apparel during the games, which kick off o
U.S. Snowboarder to Utilize HexPad Protection in Vancouver
U.S. Olympian Nick Baumgartner will wear McDavid Inc.’s newest line of HexPad protective apparel during the winter games in Vancouver, which kick off on Feb. 12. He is the first snowboarder to officially represent McDavid in competition…
Stein Mart Names Chief Merchant
Brian R. Morrow has been appointed executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of Stein Mart, Inc.. Morrow has more than 25 years of merchandise leadership, most recently as senior vice president and general merchandising manager at Macy'
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