Longtime K2 Outdoor Group Sales director Van Brinkerhoff is retiring this month from his post, where he oversaw the sales of the Madshus, Atlas Snow-Shoe, Tubbs Showshoes and K2 Skate brands. This week, K2 Sports named Jason Tillinghast as its new sales d
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Oakley Kicks Off Disrupt Campaign with Kevin Spacey Narrated Film
Oakley, Inc. released Tuesday a short film narrated by Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey to mark the launch of Oakley.com/disrupt, a new portal that will showcase the people,places and products behind the 39-year-old brand…
Daniel Defense Names New Chief Operating Officer
Daniel Defense, which engineers and manufactures weapons systems and firearm and rail systems and accessories, announced that Fred Sharp is its new chief operating officer…
SFIA Proud to Receive Good Sport in Philanthropy Award
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) received the “Good Sport in Philanthropy” award from Good Sports, for its work in youth sports and fitness nationwide. SFIA has served as an important gateway for Good Sports to the industry, re
SFIA to Host Cyber Security Webinar on May 22
In the aftermath of the massive cyber security breaches that have threatened consumers and businesses alike over the last six months, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), along with its Platinum Corporate Partner Electronic Transaction System
Keen Appoints Steve Meineke as President
Keen, Inc. has appointed Steve Meineke as president, effective June 1. For the past two years, Meineke served as CEO at Accell North America, a leader in bicycles. His past roles include leading Raleigh America, Specialized Bicycle Components, Nordica USA
Accell North America Names Chris Speyer as CEO
Chris Speyer, currently serving as COO of Accell North America , has been officially promoted to CEO, effective immediately…
Steiner Marine Adds Two New Rep Groups, Increases Coverage for a Third
Steiner announces that it has strengthened its dealer representation and customer service in the marine sales channel…
Gander Mountain Coming to Woodbridge, VA
Gander Mountain is expanding its specialty store network with once again a new location in Woodbridge, VA, set to open in the fall of 2014…
Bass Pro Shops to Open 13th Florida Store in Gainesville
Bass Pro Shops has announced plans for a new store in Gainesville, FL…
Feetures! Hires International Sales Manager
Feetures!, the performance sock brand in the specialty running market has hired Megan Betts as international sales manager, based in North Carolina…
May Bookings for Mountain Resorts Up Double Digits
As of April 30, bookings at U.S. mountain resorts for the month of May were running 12.7 percent ahead of their level a year earlier, according to DestiMetrics, a Denver company that tracks bookings and occupancy at approximately 300 properties in the E
Mizuno’s Annual Revenues Climb 12 Percent
Mizuno Corp said revenues rose 11.9 percent in its year ended Mar. 31, to ¥183.2 billion ($2.22 bn). Sales in the Americas jumped 32.9 percent to ¥30.6 million ($370 mm), aided by a continued healthy performance in all product categories, including golf,
Brooks Hits $500M Milestone
Brooks Running Company, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, reported a half billion dollars in global revenue on a rolling 12-month basis as of April 2014. In 2010, the company put a stake in the ground to double down its focus on runner
Russell Athletic Names “Always There Award” Winners
Russell Athletic and All Pro Dad, a national charity dedicated to strengthening the relationship between fathers and their children, announced the 2014 winners of the “Always There Award,” an honor given to the unsung heroes who support high s
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