Garmin Ltd. reported sales at its Outdoor and Fitness segments grew 7 and 14 percent respectively and reached record levels in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 28, 2013 compared with the fourth quarter in 2012…
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Nike Appoints CIO
Nike, Inc. announced that Anthony Watson will become the company's new chief information officer (CIO). He joins Nike from Barclays Bank, PLC, where he has been their London-based managing director and CIO for Europe and the Middle East, as well as
USOC: UA Suits Not to Blame for U.S.’s Poor Speedskating
The U.S. Olympic Committee said it does not suspect Under Armour suits have been a factor in the U.S. team’s poor showing in speedskating at the Sochi Winter Games, but said in a statement Tuesday it will “leave no stone unturned” in rev
Liberty Ammunition Signs New Marketing Company
H&G Marketing will work with Liberty Ammunition to expand their product lines throughout the shooting sports distribution channels…
OBIT: Dick Cabela Passes at 77
Richard N. Cabela, co-founder and chairman emeritus of Cabela’s Inc., passed away at his home in Sidney, NE Monday. He was 77…
Driven TV Selects Maxima Media as Social Media Agency
Maxima Media has been selected by Driven TV with Pat and Nicole to handle online & digital communications…
Fenix Outdoor AB Grows U.S. Brand Sales 15 Percent in 2013
Fenix Outdoor AB of Sweden reported its brand sales increased nearly 15 percent in the United States last year thanks to a boost from the launch of its Fjällräven apparel brand here. U.S. Brand sales reached…
Winchester Safes Names 2013 Sales Rep Group and Sales Rep of the Year
Winchester Safes has recognized Schooler Associates as their 2013 rep group of the year and Justin Holcombe and thier 2013 sales rep of the year…
Soles4Souls Names Four New Board Members
Soles4Souls, Inc., a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to advancing the fight against global poverty through the distribution of shoes and clothing, added four new members to the organization's board of directors…
Fox Head Appoints CEO
Fox Head Inc., the maker of motocross protection and apparel, appointed Nick Adcock as CEO, effective immediately following the resignation of Pete Fox. Adcock previously served as global president of DC Shoes…
Rider Sandals Spring Foosball Tour Comes to UNLV
Rider Sandals' Spring foosball tour will be making a stop at the University of Nevada Las Vegas Feb. 20, then continuing on to one other west coast campuses before heading East…
Reef Signs West Coast Surfer
Reef said it extended San Clemente surfer Tia Blanco to a “head-to-toe” Reef Ambassador…
Columbia Sportswear Finishes 2013 Strong, Issues Bullish Forecasts
Columbia Sportswear Company finished an otherwise flat 2013 with record fourth quarter sales and forecast 15-17 percent revenue growth in 2014 as its new joint venture in China and the introduction of lower-priced products kick in…
Toray Buys 400 Acres in SC to Prepare for US Industrial Renaissance
Toray Industries, Inc. has purchased approximately 400 acres of land for its future business expansion in Spartanburg County, SC. The Japanese company said it made the investment because it expects the United States to regain its industrial competitivene
Outdoor Retailer Says Attendance Rose at Winter Show
Emerald Expositions announced that preliminary numbers indicate attendance at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2014 last month increased an estimated 7 percent compared with 2013. The number of store fronts represented at the show increased nearly…
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