Nike has tapped Cindy Davis, senior vice president of The Golf Channel, as general manager for Nike Golf in the U.S. Davis, who was previously president and CEO of Arnold Palmer Golf Company, replaces David Pillsbury, who left Nike in August to become CO
Category: Outdoor
Snyder Promoted to Product Manager at Thule
Two years ago, Darren Snyder handed in his apron and spoke wrenches for a chance to climb behind the wheel of a Thule Envoy van and crisscross the Western states to visit Thule retailers, consumer events, and support Thule reps. After shaking hands with
CenterStone Technologies Adds Helly Hansen to Client List
CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an internationally recognized leader in sales order management solutions, has added Helly Hansen to its client list of premium brands. Headquartered in Norway, in the town of Moss, Helly Hansen manufactures technical outerw
Everlast Adds Two More Licensing Deals
Everlast Worldwide has expanded its relationships with two licensees. Muse Marketing Limited, based in Hong Kong, will introduce Everlast apparel in Hong Kong and Hong-Kong-based Stelux Watch Ltd., which is launching Everlast-branded watches in China, Hon
Mossimo Hires CPA as CFO
Mossimo announced the hiring of Vicken Festekjian to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Festekjian joins Mossimo from the accounting firm of Moss Adams LLP. During his tenure at Moss Adams, Mr. Festekjian served in various positions, most recent
Jetboil Receives International Media Awards
Jetboil Inc. is winning more recognition and awards from top national media outlets. This week, Jetboil receives high honors from gear and technology experts at Outside, Men's Journal, Popular Science, and TIME magazines. The kudos follows endorsemen
REI Expands DC; Also Looks at Possible Eastern Location…
REI is beginning construction on a 144,000 square foot expansion to their distribution facility in Sumner, WA, near the co-op’s Seattle area-based corporate headquarters. All of REI’s distribution, including internet purchases and in-store pick-ups are h
Wolverine Sues to Protect Moc Patents…
Wolverine World Wide has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Harbor Footwear and Kohl’s for allegedly violating Merrell design patents on three separate models – The Jungle Moc, Jungle Slide and Winter Moc. Harbor Footwear and Kohl's are sell
Wallenfels Starts a New Era at Mountain Hardwear…
Mike Wallenfels, VP of sales and marketing at Mountain Hardwear for the past ten years, has been promoted to president, succeeding Jack Gilbert, co-founder of the company. Wallenfels will begin in his new role on the first of the year, while Gilbert will
Dick’’s SG Q3 Hurt by Galyan’s Integration Costs…
Dick's Sporting Goods provided a bit more color on the integration costs and efforts associated with its August acquisition of Galyan’s, a merger that will somewhat surprisingly cause the closure of more Dick’s stores than Galyan’s doors. The retail
David and Goliath… or was that BikeE and Giant…
BikeE and Giant are tangled in a legal dispute over manufacturing contracts, recalls and trade secrets. BikeE was the manufacturer of a semi-recumbent bike and saw some success in the market. According to court documents, BikeE’s sales grew from $523,000
Knight Steps Down as Nike, Inc. CEO; Market Speculates on Company Future…
The sporting goods industry has had a few days to absorb the news last week that Phil Knight, Nike, Inc. co-founder, chairman, president and CEO, was stepping down from the president and CEO role at the end of the year. He will remain chairman of the Boa
GI Joe’s Sell Equity Stake to Finance Growth…
G.I. Joe’s Sports & Auto Stores has received $11.5 million in equity financing through a deal inked last week with Nogales Investors, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. The bulk of the financing will be used to finance expansion in the Northwest, w
Foot Locker Gets Champs and Lady Lift in Q3; Europe Starts to Improve in Q4…
Foot Locker, Inc. saw improving results in some of its U.S. businesses in the third quarter, thanks primarily to Nike, while the company starts to see some improvement in its Europe business. Total sales increased due primarily to the addition of roughly
Dynacraft Hit with $1.4 Million Fine for Recall Delay…
Dynacraft Industries Inc. will have to pay the piper for delaying to report problems with its mountain bikes, agreeing last week to pay $1.4 million to settle allegations that they incompletely and belatedly informed the Consumer Product Safety Commission