K-Swiss appointed Eric Sarin as the company’s new vice president of product…
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G.H. Bass and Co. Unveils New Brand Campaign
G.H. Bass & Co., a division of PVH Corp., announced the launch of its Fall 2013 brand campaign and new e-commerce site, which celebrates the heritage of G.H. Bass & Co. and pays homage to its iconic Weejuns, the original penny loafer…
Blake Griffin/Chris Paul in Foot Locker BTS Commercial
Foot Locker, Inc. unveiled one of the latest in its series of national advertising spots to promote its “Approved” sneakers and gear. The commercial stars Los Angeles Clippers teammates and NBA All-Stars Blake Griffin and Chris Paul…
Team Express, Catholic Sports Association Form Partnership
Team Express has partnered with the Catholic Sports Association (CSA) to become the organization’s Official Sporting Goods Supplier and Team Dealer…
Recreation Accounted for 12 Percent of Value Added Created on DOI Lands in FY 2012
Recreation accounted for about 12 percent of the value added created by use of lands managed by the U.S. Department of Interior in fiscal 2011/12, the department reported in its FY 2012 Economic Report…
Billabong’s Paul Naude Resigns
Billabong International Limited said Paul Naude has resigned from his positions as a director and employee of the company to pursue other opportunities. Naude most recently served as president, Americas…
Shimano Says Weak Yen Helped Offset Foul Weather in First Half
Shimano Corp., which is one of the world’s two largest suppliers of bicycle components, reported sales reached ¥133.1 billion ($1.40 billion) in the first half ended June 30, up 7.7 percent from the first half of 2012…
Shimano Saved by Weak Yen in Second Quarter
Shimano Corp. reported sales rose 14.3 percent to ¥69.8 billion ($707 mm) in the second quarter ended June 30 as a weak yen helped offset the foul economy and weather in Europe – its largest market…
OIWC’s Bike Industry Leadership Nominations Due Sunday
OIWC reminds folks that there are just six days left to nominate women for its Pioneering Women Award and First Ascent Award in the Bike Industry. Past winners include Sally McCoy, CamelBak CEO and president, Georgena Terry, Terry Precision Cycling founde
Palladium Appoints Marketing Director
Palladium appointed Matthew Pantoja as the brand’s senior director of marketing. Most recently, Pantoja served as head of entertainment for Reebok…
Golf Rounds Slide Again in June
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. were down 3.8 percent in June. The biggest decline came in the Mid Atlantic, East North Central and West North Central…
Leatherman Tool Appoints VP of Manufacturing
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., appointed Charles Calvin to vice president of manufacturing of Leatherman Tool. Calvin will be based at the company's Portland, OR manufacturing headquarters and report to…
Black Diamond Lowers Guidance Despite Record Second Quarter Sales
Black Diamond Inc. reported sales rose 22 percent to a record $38.9 million in the second quarter ended June 30, while gross margins rose 120 basis points to 40.3 percent. However, the company lowered its guidance for revenue and gross margin for the full
Reef Releases Cyrus Sutton’s Film, Compassing, with Brooklyn Premiere
Reef announced the release of Cyrus Sutton’s latest film “Compassing,” the tale of modern gypsies on a two-month Pacific surf adventure. The film will make its world premiere at the Picture Farm Gallery in Brooklyn…
K2 Sports Appoints VP, General Manager of K2 Canada
K2 Sports promoted Dominic McKenna, a long-time member of the K2 Sports leadership team, to vice president/general manager of K2 Canada, effective immediately…
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