Feetures!, a performance sock brand serving the specialty run market, has partnered with public relations firm, Darby Communications…
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Klean Kanteen Hires Exec to Streamline Operations
Klean Kanteen has hired Martin Stokes, who has has over 20 years of experience in operations, logistics, and manufacturing management, to streamline its processes and supply chain…
Osprey Packs Adds Midwest Rep
Osprey Packs Inc. has added Motion Representation to its bike market sales team in the Midwest…
Zumiez’s Comps Up Slightly in June
Zumiez Inc.'s net sales for the five-week period ended July 5, 2014 increased 11.1 percent to $65.3 million. It also increased its second-quarter guidance…
Orchid Advisors Accelerates Strategy Practice
Jeff Grody, general counsel and chief compliance officer for Colt Defense and Colt's Manufacturing Company, joins Orchid Advisors to accelerate its strategic business consulting practice…
Shark Shield Opens U.S. Headquarters in Florida
After 12 years in the Australian market, Shark Shield, an electronic shark deterrent, announces the opening of its first U.S. base in Tampa Bay, FL…
Nuun to Sponsor All-Diabetes Sports Team
Nuun, the electrolyte sports drink serving bike, run and outdoor specialty channels, formed a new partnership with Team Novo Nordisk, a global all-diabetes sports team of cyclists, triathletes and runners, spearheaded by the world’s first all-diabet
Charlotte Unveils Plans for $35 Million Bike Trail
The City of Charlotte, North Carolina unveiled a plan to raise $35 million in bond money for construction of 14 miles of contiguous bike trails that would complete a 30.6 million bikeway parallel to the city's light-rail line…
Giant CEO Tony Lo Flies into L.A. to Open New Giant Partner Store
Giant CEO Tony Lo flew to Los Angeles Tuesday to help open a 3,000-square-foot Giant Partner Store opened in Rowland Heights by Hank Ku…
President Bill Clinton Delivers Keynote Address at Skechers Global Conference
Skechers USA, Inc. said President Bill Clinton delivered the keynote address at its annual Global Conference. At the event held in Redondo Beach, CA on June 26, President Clinton spoke to 1,500 Skechers executives, team members and international partners
SKLZ Makes Key Hires
SKLZ, the maker of athletic training devices, hired Jason Cromer as director, brand management and creative strategy and Walter Nolen as baseball category manager…
Academy Sports to Open in Denton, TX, Extends Dallas Cowboys Partnership
Academy Sports + Outdoors will open a new store in Denton, TX at Rayzor Ranch Marketplace this Fall. The company has also renewed its multi-year partnership with the Dallas Cowboys…
Academy Sports to Enter Louisville with Three Stores
Academy Sports + Outdoors plans to open a third planned Louisville-area store located in Elizabethtown, KY, scheduled to open in 2015. Academy previously announced stores opening in Louisville and Middletown, which will both open prior to the 2014 holiday
Stuart Weitzman Appoints Chief Global Digital And E-commerce Officer
Stuart Weitzman Holdings, LLC hired Monica Schwartz as chief global digital and e-commerce officer. In this newly created position, Schwartz will oversee…
ClubCrown Signs Larry Nelson as Brand Ambassador
ClubCrown by Vive has signed veteran Tour Pro Larry Nelson and his son Drew to its Brand Ambassador program…
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