Dancin’ Dogg Golf, the maker of the OptiShot Infrared Simulator in-home virtual golf system, named Mike Smith its European Business Manager…
Category: Outdoor
Vanguard Names Marketing Chief for North American Outdoor Division
Vanguard USA hired Robert DeRosier as marketing executive overseeing all North American marketing activities related to the company's Outdoor division…
Crosman Appoints Sales Manager, Wholesale Division
Crosman Corporation, the manufacturer of products for the shooting sports, appointed Blake Anderson from Thomasville, GA to the newly created position of sales manager, Wholesale Distribution. In his new position, Anderson will oversee all aspects of sa
McNett Sponsors Kurka’s Book Tour
McNett is sponsoring “Ultimate Hiker” Andrew Skurka's national book tour by providing raffle prizes, outdoor gear and free giveaways at about 50 stops the adventurer and author is making in the coming two months, including many specialty
Snow Peak Expanding U.S. Headquarters, Opening Store
Snow Peak is expanding their U.S. headquarters as part of the Japanese camping brand’s growth strategy in North America. In addition to the larger office and increased warehouse space, the brand will open a retail showroom, the first of its kind in
Werner Paddles Names New Rep in Southeast
Werner Paddles announced that Justin Sams will join their team as the Southeast sales representative…
Naklin Base Layer Start-up to Launch at Retail in August
Naklin premium base layer collection geared for big mountain freestyle and backcountry riders will debut in finer snowboard shops around the world this August. Legendary snowboarder, Kevin Jones and industry veteran, Abe Gilreath co-founded the brand with
Astral Adds Windham to RandD Team
Astral, the North Carolina-based maker of PFDs, named Daniel Windham as the newest addition to its R&D team…
Road Runner Sets Grand Opening for 27th Store
Road Runner Sports will celebrate the grand opening of its 27th store opening nationwide and our second store in Illinois April 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at its new North Shore-area locale in the Edens Plaza…
RECALL: 4,100 Public Bikes
Public Bikes of San Francisco has recalled about 4,100 models from 2010 through 2012 because the pedals can crack and break and pose a fall hazard to the rider, the company announced in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…
Exotac Distributing through Liberty Mountain
Exotac has begun distributing its line of high-quality outdoor and urban gear through Liberty Mountain…
NRS and Forge Motion Pictures Release Hi-Def Film Series
NRS and Forge Motion Pictures launched a new short film series entitled, Of Souls + Water on Sunday. Filmed in exquisite high definition, five episodes tell the real stories of five character archetypes, all bound…
Vibram to Open Flagship On April 14
The grand opening of Vibram's first store will take place Saturday, April 14 with a ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony at 12 p.m. The store at 292 Newbury Street in Boston, MA will feature “experience zones” throughout the floor allowing visitors to
Iconix Taps Seth Horowitz to Run Men’s Brands
Iconix Brand Group announced the appointment of Seth Horowitz as the president of the men’s division, a newly created position. Horowitz most recently served as president of Modell’s Sporting Goods. He will oversee the Iconix portfolio of male
New Era Enlists Craig Robinson and Nick Offerman in New MLB Marketing Campaign
New Era unveiled its 2012 Major League Baseball (MLB) marketing campaign celebrating rivalries and team pride. The campaign features Craig Robinson from “The Office” and Nick Offerman from “Parks and Recreation” in a series of commercials demonstrating th