Ron Jon Surf Shop has further expanded the brand’s presence in the Caribbean market with a newly opened store on the Island of Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI. The Grand Turk store, operated under a licensing agreement with A Grand Turk Ltd, opene
Category: Outdoor
Mizuno Tech Lab Debuts in Atlanta This Weekend
Mizuno will launch its experiential “Run with Us” marketing campaign this weekend in Atlanta at the ING Georgia Marathon. The grassroots campaign features a mobile lab designed to provide expert analysis and recommendation for runners of all skill levels.
Founder Leaves Teko as Private Investor Enters
Teko Founder and CEO Jim Heiden has left the company as part of a deal with a new investor, the performance sock maker said late Wednesday. The company said teko VP of Operations Owen Hammond had been named general manager in a move to ensure “a smooth ow
Nautilus Chairman Takes CEO Reigns
Nautilus Chairman Edward Bramson has assumed the additional duties of chief executive officer replacing Robert S. Falcone. Falcone has served as CEO since Aug. 13, 2007 when the board asked him to step in to run the company following the termination of th
LaCrosse’s Danner Receives $1.3M Army Contract
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.'s Danner subsidiary received a new business order for $1.3 million from the U.S. Army. Danner will supply soldiers with 9,350 pairs of the Danner Explorer boot for a delivery order of $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2008
Macy’s To Raise Money for National Parks
Macy’s has partnered with Cotton Inc. and the National Park Foundation “to educate, raise awareness and generate funds for parks across the country.” The collaboration is the cornerstone of Macy’s Turn Over A New Leaf campaign that kicks off on April 20,
IMBA and Kona to Promote Four Epic Rides
IMBA has partnered with long term corporate member Kona Bicycle Co. to promote four Epic celebrations in 2008. The Kona/IMBA Epic ride events will bring together mountain bikers from IMBA's 650 affiliated clubs and Kona's network of 300 dealers
Timex Makes U.S. Management Changes
The Timex Group B.V. announced two major top management appointments in its U.S.-based operations. Adam Gurian has been named president of the Timex Business Unit, while Scott Wolfe has been appointed as president of the Callanen International Business Un
February Snow Sports Sales Bound Forward
February proved to be a surprising month at retail for the Winter Sports market as chain store dollar sales increased in the high-single-digits, with average selling prices improving in double-digits, according to retail point-of-sale data compiled by Spo
Wolverine Expects Chinese Pricing Pressures in 2008
Wolverine World Wide Inc., which makes Merrell, Patagonia and Sebago footwear, expects average footwear prices to rise in the 2% to 5% range this year due to price pressures coming out of China, said President and CEO Blake Krueger during an investor pres
Helly Hansen Posts 179% Profit Growth
In the midst of major re-structuring, including new owners and changes in management, Norwegian-based Helly Hansen delivered a strong financial performance in fiscal 2007. The Helly Hansen group reported profits of NOK 120 million ($23 million), growing 1
Acorn Names VP of Sales
Acorn Products is pleased to announce Debbie Givens-Delisle has been appointed Vice President of Sales. Delisle has well-rounded experience in the footwear industry. She was most recently National Sales Manager for Born footwear, a division of HH Brown..
TMaG Files Suit Against Nickent for Advertising Claims
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company filed a lawsuit against Nickent Golf in regard to claims made in Nickent's recent print and television advertising, as well as on the company's website, concerning the purported success of Nickent drivers on tour..
Pony Launches Ad Campaign Around Relaunch
Pony International Inc. plans to launch a Back in the Game campaign in national TV, print, digital and retail media to herald the launch of its 2008 collection. The March blitz is designed to coincide with new product releases in footwear channels such as
Native Eyewear Sold to A.T. Cross
A.T. Cross Co. announced that it has closed an all cash transaction to purchase Native Eyewear, Inc., the maker of sport performance sunglasses and goggles. A. T. Cross purchased Native Eyewear for total consideration of $17.8 million in cash and the assu