BRG Sports, Inc., formerly Easton-Bell Sports, promoted Dan Arment to executive vice president of BRG Sports. In addition, Arment has also been named president of Bell Cycling Products and has assumed a position on the BRG Sports board of directors. He wi
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Orage Caps Off Senior Management Changes
Orage appointed Cedric Morisset as vice president of sales, effective Aug. 18. Morisset joins Eric D’Anjou, founder and president of Mtn Dewds Distribution, alongside Mike Nick, VP of marketing to round out its senior management team…
Famous Footwear Partners with Girls on the Run
Sharing a commitment to inspire girls everywhere to achieve their limitless potential, Girls on the Run and Famous Footwear announced a national partnership…
BRG Sports’ Klodnicki to Present at OIWC Interbike Event
OIWC, or Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition, announced that Jessica Klodnicki, executive vice president and general manager of Bell Helmets & Blackburn Accessories, will be the featured speaker at the Interbike Keynote and Awards Presentation on We
The National Deer Alliance Selects Marketing Group
The newly formed National Deer Alliance (NDA) announces that it has selected Providence Marketing Group (PMG) as its media relations agency of record…
Point 3 Basketball Secures Patent
Point 3 Basketball, the performance apparel brand focused on basketball, has been granted U.S. Patent 8,769,716 on its invention of DRYV Moisture Control Technology. DRYV is designed to provide an absorbent layer in moisture wicking performance garments.
Ugg Launches First Global Brand Campaign
Ugg Australia launched its first global brand marketing campaign called “THIS IS UGG.” The campaign includes sketch-artist Langley Fox, Ernest Hemingway’s great–great–granddaughter, as well as New England Patriot's quarterback Tom B
Piperlime Unveils A New Site Featuring Social Shopping Technology And Style Advice
Piperlime revealed a new online shopping experience, featuring inspirational social media feeds. It also introduced the first-ever Piperlime Collection…
Feetures! Expands with New Charlotte Office
Feetures!, a leading sock brand in the run specialty market, is expanding their office space to include a new location in Charlotte, NC. Located in Charlotte’s Historic South End, the teams’ second office location will serve as the center for
Western Mountain Resorts on Track for Record Summer Business
DestiMetrics projects that Western mountain resorts, which have been investing in mountain biking trails, zip lines and other warm weather infrastructure to build summer business, will post record occupancy and revenue figures for the third consecutive su
Seirus Innovation Names Sales Manager for Snow Sports Division
Seirus Innovation named Don Maneth as sales manager in its snow sports division. Maneth's past sales positions include roles with Isis, Ocean Minded, and Specialty Sports Ventures…
Oiselle Returns to NYC Fashion Week
After a strong debut at Nolcha Fashion week in 2013, Oiselle, the women’s athletic and lifestyle apparel brand from Seattle, is returning to New York City on Sept. 9…
RYU Board Grants 6.35 Million in Options to New Management, Others
Respect Your Universe Inc.'s board of directors granted options to acquire up to 6.35 million shares of RYU's common stock at an exercise price of 30 cents share to RYU's new management team, consultants and employees…
Skins Compression Hires Sales Director
Skins, the maker of gradient compression sportswear, hired David I as the new sales director. He has over 20 years of experience working with brands such as Arnette, Briko, 180s, and most recently with Seirus Innovation…
Employee Benefits Costs Nearly Wipe Out Yue Yuen’s 1H Profits
Yue Yuen Industrial Limited reported that its decision to increase contributions for employee benefits by $90 million in the second quarter to compete in China’s increasingly competitive labor market wiped out much of its profits for the period. The