Charlie Denson, president of the Nike Brand, will be the commencement speaker for the 126th graduation ceremony of Utah State University on May 4. The university announced he will also receive an honorary doctorate during the ceremony…
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Gatorz Names CEO
Gatorz Inc. has hired Robert Reynolds as its CEO. Reynolds assumed the position April 2, when he immediately begin working with the company's advisor, Park Lane, to identify growth opportunities…
Ipath Hires VP of Marketing
Kristin Cusic has been appointed the new VP of marketing for Klonelab, the parent company of Ipath Footwear and New Balance licensee. A Boston native, Cusic joined the Ipath team in late 2012 after…
Hibbett Sports Partners with The National Center for Sports Safety
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. and The National Center for Sports Safety are partnering to promote sports safety education to youth and high school coaches nationwide…
Helly Hansen Names N.A. Senior Marketing Manager
Helly Hansen named Graham Gephart to the newly created senior marketing manager position for Helly Hansen North America. Gephart previously served as global brand manager for K2 Outdoor Group…
OIA Names Former Interior Staffer to Manage Recreation Policy Efforts
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has hired Jessica Wahl as recreation policy manager. In this role, Wahl will promote OIA’s recreation policy goals, focusing on securing increased funding and access for the national outdoor recreation system and f
Compass Diversified Borrows Additional $30M
Compass Diversified Holdings, a publicly trade equity fund with controlling interest in CamelBak and Fox Factory, exercised an option under the company's credit agreement, dated as of Oct. 27, 2011, to borrow an incremental term loan in the amount of
Big 5 Appoints Van Honeycutt to Board
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation appointed Van Honeycutt to serve on its board of directors, effective Apr. 2 The company also announced that Michael D. Miller, who has served as a director since 1997, will retire from the board of directors at the end of
Crocs Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer
Crocs, Inc. named Andy Sackmann as chief marketing officer. Sackmann joined Crocs as vice president of marketing in June 2011…
Allen Edmonds to Introduce Jack Nicklaus Golf Line
Jack Nicklaus and the Allen Edmonds Shoe Corporation have collaborated to introduce the new Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Line by Allen Edmonds…
Survey: DSW is America’s Favorite Shoe Retailer
DSW tops the list of favorite shoe retailers, according to a national study from Market Force Information, a worldwide leader in customer intelligence solutions. DSW was voted America’s No. 1 shoe retailer in a survey of more than 4,000 consumers. N
Keds Introduces First Footwear Collaboration With Taylor Swift
resh off the heels of a multiyear partnership announcement, Keds introduced its first footwear collaboration with seven-time Grammy winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter and style icon Taylor Swift…
Metolius Joins 30-Plus Red Rock Rendezvous Sponsors
Metolius will be among the more than 30 brands supporting the 10th Annual Red Rock Rendezvous, which will be held April 5-7 in Las Vegas, NV. The annual festival, which is presented by Spokane Valley, WA-based outdoor retailer Mountain Gear, features clin
Superfeet’s President Bill McLean to Retire
Superfeet President Bill McLean has announced his retirement effective June 2013. John Rauvola, who joined Superfeet in March, will transition into the roll over the next few months. McLean has held the position since 2004…
Footbalance Incentivizes Retail Staffs with Race Challenge
Footbalance is offering retailers a chance to race in the Xterra World or National Championship races in 2013…
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