On Aug. 2, 2013, the National Rifle Association will celebrate the grand opening of the NRA National Sporting Arms Museum, which is located at the Bass Pro Shops store in Springfield, MO…
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Open Air Dynamics Secures Rights to SeasonFive Apparel
Open Air Dynamics, the parent company of Tahoe SUP and Odyssey SUP, has signed a licensing agreement with SeasonFive, that gives it the rights to market, sell and distribute the technical outdoor apparel brand…
Fox Factory Files for Initial Public Offering
Fox Factory Holding Corp. has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. A major maker of suspension systems for mountain bikes, motorcycles and 4WD vehicles, Fox
BSN Sports Partners with the LeBron James Family Foundation
The LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) announced a new partnership with BSN Sports. As part of the partnership, BSN Sports will be the sole creator and distributor of all official LJFF-branded apparel including team jackets and T-shirts. BSN will also
EMS and Bob’s Stores Get New CEO
Vestis Retail Group, LLC, which operates Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob's Stores, announced James Petty will replace Mark Walsh as its chief executive officer, effective July 8…
Icebreaker Appoints Rob Fyfe as New Executive Chairman
Icebreaker director Rob Fyfe will take on the role of executive chairman at the apparel company in September. Fyfe, who stepped down as the CEO of Air New Zealand last year, will focus on strategic issues, including how Icebreaker contends with growing co
QRide Inc. Launches Dealer Program
Emergency ID maker QRide Inc has launched a dealer program for the company’s QRide Mini product. The QRide Mini Intro Pack is now available and includes 15 pairs of the company’s flagship product, and a small point-of-sale display…
Sports Group International Hires Newest Recruiter
Sports Group International, a leading executive search firm serving the sports industry, has hired Rob Grady as vice president of sports business. Grady will focus on recruiting executives in sports marketing, sales and management across the many aspects
Johnson Health Tech Appoints Australian Managing Director
Johnson Health Tech. Co. Ltd. announced several leadership promotions for its Australian and North American business units. Gary Peak, a seasoned industry professional who has been with Johnson Health Tech North America (JHTNA) since 2006, will assume the
L.L.Bean Launches L.L.Bean Visa Everywhere Giveaway
L.L.Bean and Barclaycard US announced a new promotion for L.L.Bean Visa card members. The Take L.L.Bean Visa Everywhere Giveaway offers an opportunity for L.L.Bean cardmembers to win a cash grand prize of $250,000…
Jimmy Jazz Appoints GMM
Jimmy Jazz has promoted Robert Butler to VP and general merchandise manager of apparel, footwear and accessories for Jimmy Jazz Stores, Decibel Stores and Jimmy Jazz.com…
Zeal Optics Partners with American Forests for Project 5480
Zeal Optics announced its partnership with American Forests to plant 5,480 trees, which equals the elevation of Zeal’s headquarters in Boulder, across the nation in 2013. With the newly founded corporate partnership deemed Project 5480…
Ugg Australia Opens Houston Store
UGG Australia celebrated the grand opening of its retail store at The Galleria in Houston, TX…
The North Face Names Erlick VP of Sales
The North Face appointed Tony Erlick to vice president of sales effective June 20, 2013. Erlick will report to Todd Spaletto, president of The North Face, and be responsible for the leadership and execution of the brand’s global sales and growth str
Trek to Match World Bicycle Relief Donations in July
Trek Bicycle is partnering with World Bicycle Relief to double the impact of donations made to WBR this July. When supporters of World Bicycle Relief donate to the organization in the month of July, Trek will match their contribution, dollar for dollar…
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