A brand new half-hour TV series, titled “Under Armour Presents Ridge Reaper,” is launching on Outdoor Channel. The show features seasoned hunter Jason Carter and the Under Armour team – comprised of Under Armour executives Kip Fulks, Koby Fulks, and Brya
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Skins Compression Clothing Expands Team in Northern California
Skins Compression, the maker of gradient compression sportswear, announced that experienced sales representative, Conor Fournier, has joined the sportswear brand. In the past six months, Skins has rapidly grown the brand by putting an increased focus on
Wolverine Hikes Full Year Guidance on Strong Q2
Wolverine Worldwide Inc.'s second-quarter earnings fell 12.7 percent due to higher expenses largely tied to its acquisitions of Sperry Top-Sider, Saucony, Stride Rite and Keds. But margins widened sharply and better-than-expected earnings from the re
Raleigh Offers $10,000 Sponsorship Deal to Promote Cyclocross
Raleigh, which has beefed up its marketing in the United States since being acquired by Accell Group last year, will provide a single season sponsorship package worth more than $10,000 to the highest placed rider without a sponsorship contract at the Rale
Protect Our Winters Names Matt McClain VP
Protect Our Winters (POW) named Matt McClain as its vice president of development and operations…
Knock-Offs Prompt Maker of Polar Bottles to Issue Consumer Alert
Product Architects, Inc. is warning consumers not to confuse several new insulated water bottles that have hit the market this year with its BPA-free, phthalate-free, insulated Polar Bottle-branded products, which it makes in Boulder, CO…
SCARPA North America Takes on Edelrid Distributorship
Starting this month, SCARPA North America (SNA) will become the U.S. and Canadian distributor for Edelrid, the German-based manufacturer of ropes and other climbing equipment. SCARPA North America (SNA) has become the U.S. and Canadian distributor for Ede
Asics Increases Oversight in Cambodia
Asics Corp. is overhauling its oversight of suppliers in Cambodia and plans to compensate families of two workers who died in a recent accident there, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal…
SOG Specialty Knives and Tools Announces Management Changes
SOG Specialty Knives and Tools promoted two employees to fill the positions of VP of sales and marketing and chief financial officer and hired a new director of sales to sieze growth opportunities in the wake of its recent brand and packaging initiatives.
Report: Jones Group Exploring Sale
Jones Group, the owner of Nine West, has reportedly hired Citigroup (C) to explore a possible sale, according to Reuters…
Quiksilver Announces Private Offering of Notes
Quiksilver, Inc., the parent of DC Shoes, plans to offer $250 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2018 as well as $250 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2020…
PHIT America Selects Public Relations Agency
PHIT America – the non-profit education and advocacy organization designed to combat the obesity and sedentary activity crisis – has selected Buffalo Communications (Buffalo) as its public relations agency…
Yakima Joins SRAM and Specialized to Support IMBA Europe
Yakima Products, Inc. has joined fellow U.S. brands SRAM and Specialized as initial corporate partners of International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) Europe…
Ecco Golf Shoes Extends Endorsement Agreement with Fred Couples
Danish brand Ecco announced the extension of its endorsement agreement with Tour legend Fred Couples…
Judge Orders NFL Concussion Case to Mediation
The NFL and former players must try to negotiate a dispute over whether complaints about concussion-related injuries belong in court or in arbitration…
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