Cocona, Inc. promoted Jeff Bowman to chief executive officer (CEO). He replaces outgoing CEO Brad Poorman, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities…
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McNett Tactical Names New Rep for Three Southeastern States
McNett Tactical has named Brian Weiland as sales representative for the Southern region (Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee) and will spend his time supporting dealers in the region with product training, merchandising, order placement and in-store events…
Vargo Spins Off Separate Retail Division
Vargo, manufacturer of innovative titanium outdoor gear, recently launched a separate retail division, Buffalo Valley Outfitters (BVO), and website, bvogear.com…
Orvis Agrees to Acquire Two Brands from 3M
The Orvis Company, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Scientific Anglers and Ross Reels businesses from 3M. Both business will continue to operate independently from their existing locations…
K-Swiss Appoints Larry Remington President and CEO
On the heels of the completion of the April 30th merger between E.Land World Limited and K-Swiss Inc., E.Land has named a new global executive team to oversee the newly formed K-Swiss Inc. entity. Effective immediately, the K-Swiss Inc. global executive t
Life is Good to Debut Coffee Line
Life is good announced a partnership with The J.M. Smucker Company to bring a new line of Life is good coffee to retailers throughout North America…
Under Armour, Steele Fitness to Open Co-Branded Store
Under Armour and Steele Fitness, a Minneapolis-based upscale fitness club chain, will open a co-branded store in May, according to a report in the Minneapolis Star Tribune…
Lowa to Open Second U.S. Demo Center in New Jersey
Lowa Boots LLC will open its second demo center in the United States at the Mohican Outdoor Center located in the 70,000-acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area close to the Appalachian Trail in New Jersey…
Dorel Industries to Continue Stock Buyback Program
Dorel Industries Inc., one of North America’s largest bicycle vendors, disclosed plans to repurchase and cancel up to 850,000, or 3.07 percent, of its Class B subordinate voting shares over the 12-month period beginning May 2, 2013…
OverLand Equipment to Open First Retail Store in Pearl District
OverLand Equipment will open its first retail store in Portland, OR on Thursday, May 2. Located in Portland’s Pearl District, the store will carry OverLand’s full range of products, ranging from shoulder bags to laptop bags to backpacks, walle
Jawbone Acquires BodyMedia
Jawbone, , the maker of wireless audio and fitness-tracking devices, plans to acquire BodyMedia to further its leadership and accelerate its innovation in wearable health technology and personal data analysis…
Vittoria Names New GM, Moves Warehouse to California
Italian cycling shoe maker Vittoria has restructured its North American division, Vittoria USA LLC, and relocated its warehouse from Ohio to California. Kim Maynard has joined the company as general manager and is based at Vittoria USA's new 2,400 sq
Sports Authority Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Sports Authority announced that Paul M. Okimoto has joined the company as chief marketing officer. Formerly, Okimoto served as vice president of marketing at RadioShack Corporation…
K-Swiss and E.Land World Complete Merger
E.Land World Ltd. has completed its acquisition of K•Swiss in a merger transaction…
Keen Kicks Off Sock Testing Program
Keen Inc. is launching an intensive consumer testing program this summer on the Pacific Crest Trail. Last week, Keen gave more than 130 pairs of Olympus socks to thru-hikers at the PCT kickoff event in Campo, CA…
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