Herstal Group CEO Philippe Claessens has announced the decision to consolidate FN Manufacturing, LLC in Columbia, SC and FNH USA, LLC in McLean, VAP into a single entity, FN America, LLC…
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Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson Blasts Company’s Board for Short-term Focus
Lululemon Athletica Inc.'s Founder and largest shareholder Chip Wilson announced Wednesday that he voted against the re-election of two directors to the company’s board, arguing their focus on short-term results was coming “at the expense of pr
SFIA State of the Industry Report: Technology Driving Product Interest and Sales
Technology in sports and fitness products continues to be a growth driver for the industry, according to the latest State of the Industry Report published by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA). Acquiring new technology (40 percent) ranked se
L.L. Bean to Reopen Pop-up Shop in Natick Mall
L.L. Bean will be reopening its Natick Mall pop-up shop in Massachusetts June 30. The retailer opened its first-ever pop-up store in Natick for the 2013 holiday season activity at the kiosk-type shop exceeded expectations…
Black Diamond Given Year to Appoint More Independent Directors or Lose NASDAQ Listing
Black Diamond Inc. has been given a year to appoint a majority of independent directors to its board or risk losing its listing on the NASDAQ following shareholders' election last week of six company nominated directors…
New Balance Introduces Authors Collection
New Balance is introducing a series of sneakers for their “Made in USA” collection that pays tribute to some of the greatest American novels ever written. Specific color combinations and choice materials will tell the story behind each shoe…
Peter Schuster Joins Adidas Outdoor as Business Manager of Key Accounts
Adidas Outdoor announced Peter Schuster has become its business manager of key accounts for the U.S. Schuster worked with Oakley Inc., as director of sales for national accounts and national account channel sales manager for traditional sports and outdoor
Gregory Names the All Mountain Group as Sales Agency of the Year
Gregory Mountain Products has named the All Mountain Group as its sales agency of the Year for 2013…
Aerosoles Sold to Palladin Consumer Retail Partners
Palladin Consumer Retail Partners, LLC acquired Aerosoles…
Saxx Underwear Names Tim Bartels CEO
Saxx Underwear Co. hired Tim Bartels as its newly appointed chief executive officer, effective immediately. He most recently worked at Columbia Sportswear where he served as vice president of global footwear sales…
RECALL: Scott USA Recalls 2,000 Road Bikes
Scott USA is recalling about 2,000 of its 2014 model road bikes because the steering tube in the front fork can break, causing a fall hazard…
Booker to Start as Fischer Skis US President and CEO July 7
Fischer Sports confirmed it had selected Willy Booker as the new President and CEO of Fischer Skis US LLC., effective July 7, 2014…
Bill Hicks and Co., Ltd. Adds Yankee Hill Machine Co. to Product Line
Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd., a full-line distributor for the hunting and shooting sports industries, has added the Yankee Hill Machine Co., products to their product line…
Tactical Gear Distributors offer Custom Marketing Tools
Tactical Gear Distributors (TGD), a wholesaler of performance firearms and tactical gear for military, law enforcement and tactical sport retailers is offering new marketing tools to its client base…
Yue Yuen’s Revenues Improve in May
Yue Yuen reported sales of $732.6 million in May versus $687.2 million in the year-ago period, a gain of 6.6 percent…
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