Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced several key management changes. They included the promotion of Seth Horowitz to chief operating officer and the appointment of Jeff Lupinacci as chief financial officer…
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18 Paddle Nation Grants Up for Grabs
Outdoor Nation has begun accepting applications for 18, 2,500 grants for programs aimed at reconnecting millennials to the outdoors through paddle sports. Now in its third year, the grant program is supported by paddle-sport manufacturers, retailers and s
Wilson Sporting Goods Celebrates 100 Years
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is celebrating a Century of Sport with the launch of its “100 Venues in 100 Days” contest…
Backcountry.com Launches Pro MTB Team
Backcountry.com has launched its first professional Mountain Bike Team. The seasoned squad will compete in major North American cross-country and stage races throughout the year including…
Vans Helps Raise $20,000 for SXSW Cares Fund
Vans helped raise $20,000 for the SXSW Cares Fund, designed to support the victims of a hit-and-run during the event that has so far resulted in three deaths…
Herbert Hainer Takes New Role at Soccer Club
Herbert Hainer, Adidas' CEO, will become the new president and business chairman of German soccer club Bayern Munich, after the resignation of Uli Hoeness…
Pacific Sunwear Posts Q4 Loss, Comps Improve
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported a loss from continuing operations of $22.0 million, or 32 cents a share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013. Comparable store sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 2 percent, marking the eig
Dynafit Athlete Dominates US Ski Mountaineering Championship
Dynafit Athlete Marshall Thomson earned the title of Overall Ski Mountaineering National Champion this past weekend at the US Ski Mountaineering Championships…
More Oil Well Leases To Be Offered in Northern Gulf of Mexico
The Department of the Interior will offer more than 40 million acres for oil and gas exploration and development in the Gulf of Mexico in consecutive March lease sales, the U.S. agency stated in a press release…
Gaiam Inc. to Launch Mid-Priced Women’s Activewear Line
Gaiam Inc. is planning to enter the highly competitive women’s activewear market in early 2015, following a soft launch through its direct-to-consumer channels late this year, the company’s CEO disclosed last week…
Swing Catalyst Looks To Expand U.S. Sales Force
Swing Catalyst, the swing analysis system used by instructors and golfers around the world, recently set up an office in Florida to focus on its growth in the North-American market…
Shock Doctor Acquired by Bregal Partners
Shock Doctor Inc., known for their mouthguards, has been acquired by Bregal Partners, a middle market New York-based private equity firm. Bregal's investment is in partnership with Shock Doctor Sports' management; financial terms were not disclo
Ecco Appoints Performance Division Territory Manager, South.
Danish brand Ecco hired Joel Russo as performance division territory manager, South. Prior to joining Ecco, Russo spent eight years as a department manager and buyer at Nordstrom…
Costa Sunglasses Appoints Regional Sales Manager
Costa Sunglasses recently hired Emily Boynton as northeast regional sales manager for its Rx, sunglass specialty and department store accounts…
Groupe Go Sport Parent Sells $500 Million in Bonds
Rallye, the French retailing company that owns a controlling interest in Groupe Go Sport and its Courir specialty running chain, said investors oversubscribed to its 7-year, 4 percent bond of €500 million, which it will use to refinance debt pay 8.5