Zoot Sports announced new sales representation in their Southeast and New England territories…
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Collective Brands Shareholders Approve Sale of Company
Shareholders of Collective Brands, owner of the Payless and Stride Ride shoe store chains, have approved the sale of the company to an investment group that includes Wolverine Worldwide Inc. for more than $1.3 billion. Collective stockholders voted at a s
Power Force Apparel Hoists Times Square Ad
Power Force Apparel LLC has installed a 100-foot high, 60-foot wide billboard in New York City's Times Square, according to The Birmingham News. The shirtless model pictured is Power Force CEO Guy Savage…
Cabela’s Announces First Stores for Virginia and Delaware
Cabela’s Incorporated announced it will open its first stores in Virginia and Delaware in 2014. The retailer plans to commence construction on both stores next year…
Nike Sets New Guidelines for Launches
Nike Inc has come up with new rules for retailers to help better manage unruly crowds outside stores around its shoe launches, the Wall Street Journal reported. According to a company memo, Nike told sporting-goods stores that they will not be allowed to
American Hiking Society Awards Trail Building Grants
American Hiking Society has awarded $26,000 in National Trails Fund grants to 11 organizations of 104 that applied. The fund were provided by charter sponsors L.L.Bean and Cascade Designs (Therm-a-Rest and MSR)…
Hans Bergman Joins KJUS as Managing Director of North American Operations
LK International AG, the parent company of the Swiss premium sports brand KJUS, announced that Hans Bergman will join KJUS as managing director of North American Operations, a new position created to enhance the brand profile and increase sales in the Nor
C4 Waterman Co-Founders to be Inducted into Hall of Fame
C4 Waterman co-founders, Brian Keaulana and Archie Kalepa will be honored by the Duke Kahanamoku Hawaii Waterman’s Hall of Fame on Thursday, Aug. 23rd at the Waikiki Outrigger Canoe Club…
Sport Chalet Agrees to Rep Smack Sportswear
Team Sports Superstore, parent company of volleyball apparel brand Smack Sportswear, announced a new partnership with sporting goods retailer Sport Chalet, which operates 54 sporting goods stores throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. Sport Cha
Mizuno Signs Acclaimed Distance Runner
Mizuno USA, Inc. signed a multi-year endorsement deal with notable up-and-coming distance runner, Christo Landry. Currently ranked 4th in the USA Running Circuit Standings, Landry finished 2nd…
Charlotte Ljungquist Joins DPS as Managing Director of Europe
DPS Skis announced that Charlotte Ljungquist will join the company as managing director of Europe, reporting to DPS President Stephan Drake. Ljungquist comes to DPS from EF Education First…
Horny Toad Names New Rep in Great Lakes Territory
Horny Toad has appointed Tom Lawrence as its sales representative for the Great Lakes territory. Horny Toad is currently represented in nine major markets across the United States…
Vapur Deploys Refill Stations at Glacier National Park
Vapur Inc. has partnered with a company that makes water coolers and drinking fountains to deploy refill stations at Glacier National Park for its foldable and reusable “Anti-Bottle…
Drift Innovation Sponsors Two Vail Valley Foundation Events
Drift Innovation is sponsoring two upcoming events at Beaver Creek in Vail, CO in a bid to bolster its ties to the core outdoor community. The company will be the official POV camera sponsor of the Audi Birds of Prey World Cup Race Week in Beaver Creek, C
Texas Judge Rejects Armstrong’s Motion in Anti-Doping Case
A federal judge in Texas dismissed Monday Lance Armstrong’s lawsuit challenging the U.S. Anti-doping Agency’s (USADA) right to pursue its case against the legendary cyclist. Armstrong must now decided whether to fight USADA doping allegations
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