American Rec has begun distributing its Slumberjack brand in Canada through its Canadian Rec subsidiary…
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Schoeller Textil’s New CEO Takes the Reins
Schoeller Textil AG said its acting COO Siegfried Winkelbeiner took the reins as CEO this month, replacing Hans-Jürgen Hübner, who is taking on a new role after 48 years with the Swiss fabric and technology company…
Infiniti Golf Reaches Distribution Agreement with Golfsmith Europe
An agreement with Golfsmith Europe has been reached to distribute Infiniti Golf clubs throughout their professional clubmakers network in Europe and the United Kingdom. Sales will begin imminently with Infiniti Golf’s complete line of custom irons,
Golf Rounds Surge Again in February
Helped by the balmy winter weather, golf rounds played on a national level were up 10.1 percent in February 2012 over February 2011, according to Golf Datatech. The highest increases came in the Mid-Atlantic region, New England, East North Central and We
Accell in Exclusive Talks to Acquire Raleigh Cycle Limited
Accell Group N.V. announced that it is engaged in exclusive discussions with Raleigh Cycle Limited and its shareholders, which, if successfully concluded, could lead to the acquisition of Raleigh by Accell Group. Raleigh, which owns the Raleigh, Avenir an
Dick’s Sporting Goods Opens New Store in Maryland
Dick's Sporting Goods celebrated the opening of its newest location in Gambrills, MD with a three-day celebration starting March 31. The Gambrills store is the 485th Dick's Sporting Goods location nationwide, and the 10th of its kind in Maryland
Vapur Hires Verde PR and Consulting
Vapur, which designs and manufacturers collapsible hydration bottles, has hired Verde PR & Consulting as their public relations agency of record…
REI Promotes Three to Top IT, E-commerce and Private Label Positions
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) promoted Bill Baumann and Brad Brown to senior vice president of information technology, and e-commerce and direct sales respectively. In addition, Kathleen Peterson has been named vice president of REI Private Brands…
Sporting Goods Retailers Vie in NRF’s “This is Retail” Video Contest
Two sporting goods retailers were among the 20 finalists of the National Retail Federation's “This is Retail” video contest. Beginning April 3, anyone can cast a vote for their favorite videos through NRF’s Retail Means Jobs website
Reuters: Helly Hansen Bids Due Next Week
Helly Hansen’s parent company will begin accepting bids next week for the outdoor apparel brand from retailers and outdoor brands, according to a report by Reuters…
Revo Steps up to Sponsor Climbing for Cancer Fundraiser
Performance eyewear brand Revo has stepped forward as a 2012 First Descents partner, as well as the presenting sponsor of this year’s Climbing for Cancer event, helping make it the biggest yet…
Ibex Hires Former Retailer as New England Rep
Ibex Outdoor Clothing hired Nancy Andrews as an independent sales representative for New England, where she will work as a “merino pusher” in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Andrews was co-founder of the outdoor
Ski Sundries and Supplies Picks Western Sales Rep
Ski Sundries & Supplies has retained Kim Meyers Sales, owned and operated by Kim Meyers and located in Denver, CO, to oversee its efforts in the western United States…
U.S. Companies Increasing Chinese Investment Despite Rising Costs
Despite widespread plans to boost investment, 89 percent of US companies believe China is losing its competitive advantage due to rising costs, up 11 percentage points from last year, according the 2012 Business Climate Survey conducted by the American Ch
Lagging North American E-Bike Market to Grow at 22 Percent CAGR Rate Through 2018
North American sales of e-bicycles are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22 percent over the next six years, according to a report from Pike Research. That three times the rate forecast for the global market which could reach…
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