Kwik Tek Inc., the Denver-based manufacturer of Airhead and Sportsstuff watersports products, has acquired Synergy Sportz, which manufactures Yukon Charlie’s and Sherpa snow shoes and trekking poles as well as Slip Nots winter traction devices…
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GoPro Names Seasoned Technology Executive as President
GoPro, which is preparing for an initial public offering, named technology heavyweight Tony Bates as president. Bates comes from Microsoft, where he served as EVP for business development, strategy and evangelism. He has served as CEO of Skype, held seni
Reef Signs Mitch Crews
Reef announced a head-toe-partnership with 24-year-old Mitch Crews as part of Reef’s roster of global ambassadors…
Former Nike Exec to Lead Spanx
Spanx, Inc., the Atlanta-based shape wear specialist, appointed Jan Singer, formerly corporate vice president of global apparel and corporate vice president of global footwear at Nike Inc., as its CEO…
Half-Moon Outfitters Continues Southeast Expansion
Half-Moon Outfitters plans to open a new store later this year in Augusta, GA and relocate its store in Athens, GA to a new location by next summer. The new stores will bring Half-Moon Outfitters' store count to nine, including four in Georgia and fi
Vail Resorts Q3 Results Buoyed by Colorado Stores
Vail Resorts Inc. reported its Retail and Rental sales grew 11.2 percent in the third quarter ended April 30 compared to the same period the prior year. The company said sales at its Colorado and Utah stores and incremental revenue generated by Minnesota-
Gildan Releases its 2013 Web-Based Corporate Citizenship Report
Gildan Activewear Inc. released an updated version of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) website, GenuineGildan.com, presenting the company's CSR programs and achievements for the 2013 fiscal year…
Outdoor Life Announces Grant Program for Sportsmen’s Access Projects
Outdoor Life announces the expansion of its Open Country program…
Primer 180 Scores on New Creative Director
Minneapolis based marketing agency, Primer 180, welcomes Walt Burns as its' new creative director…
Herff Jones Rebrands Company ‘Varsity Brands’
Herff Jones, the parent of BSN Sports, announced a comprehensive rebranding effort that reflects the company's accelerated growth, enhanced collaboration and improved ability to serve customers…
Weatherby Appoints Director of Marketing
Weatherby, Inc. promoted Justin Moore to director of marketing…
The Running Event Ranked Among Top Trade Shows
The annual running specialty trade show in Austin, known as The Running Event (TRE), has again been named to the top 10 list of the fastest growing trade shows in the country…
Zumiez May Same-Store Sales Up 3.6 percent
Zumiez Inc.'s same-store sales rose 3.6 percent in May…
Confluence Brands to Make Big Splash at GoPro Mountain Games
Confluence Outdoor will have a big presence at the GoPro Mountain Games this weekend in Vail, CO. Its whitewater kayak brands Dagger and Wave Sport will serve as the kayak sponsors at this year’s Games, while its Bomber Gear and Adventure Technology
Cushe Partners with Sierra Quitiquit
Cushe Footwear, a division of Wolverine World Wide, added Sierra Quitiquit to their ambassador roster…
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