Germany’s Schwan-Stabilo group, which acquired the Deuter backpack brand in 2006, has acquired Ortovox Sportartikel GmbH, a maker of avalanche safety gear, winter backpacks and Merino wool clothing…
Category: Sports/Fitness
NSGA Names New Board Member, Reappoints Another
The National Sporting Goods Association announced the appointment of Dale Donaldson, owner of Mallard's Source for Sports in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada, and the reappointment of Jeff Brusati, president of T&B Sports in San Rafael, CA to the
Icebreaker Adds Canadian Rep Team
Peter MacDonald is joining the Canadian sales team for Icebreaker, the New Zealand maker of merino wool apparel…
New Era Restructures Product/Marketing Teams
To support its strong growth, New Era said it is restructuring its global product and marketing teams, and investing more resources to further develop their emerging accessories and apparel divisions. The newly expanded global teams will lead brand strate
Antigua Golf Appoints Sales Reps
The Antigua Group, Inc. named golf apparel industry veterans Jeff DiBona and Ron Hilo as its newest sales representatives…
Sweden’s Hestra Beefs Up Colorado Marcomm Team
Hestra, a Swedish maker of of gloves for skiing, cycling, outdoor recreation and leisure, has hired a marketing and communications firm and a lifestyle marketing manager to manage the company’s public relations and communications strategy, online ma
Virginia GPS Retailer Rolls Out Nationwide Rental Service
Take a Hike GPS, a Virginia-based retailer specializing in handheld GPS units for outdoor recreation, has launched a new nation-wide GPS rental service for hikers, geocachers, and travelers…
Accell Group Reports 9 Percent Sales Increase for First Half
Accell Group N.V., one of Europe's largest makers and sellers of bicycles, reported that sales rose 9 percent to €373 million ($480.3mm) compared with €342.4 million in the first half of 2010. Net profit rose by 13% to €27.3 millio
Native Eyewear Hires Florida Reps
Native Eyewear hired Ken Schappert and Bill Kendall to represent the brand in the state of Florida…
EBay’s Net Falls on GSI-Acquisition Costs
EBay Inc. said costs tied to the $2.4 billion purchase of GSI Commerce Inc., completed in June, cut into net income in the second quarter. For the quarter ended June 30, eBay earned $283.4 million, or 22 cents per share, down 31 percent from $412 million,
Study Proves McDavid Ankle Braces Significantly Prevent Injuries
Lace-up ankle braces are designed to prevent acute ankle injury in amateur athletes. But until now, that statement wasn't backed up with any hard-core evidence…
Sherbrook SBK Sport Modifies Private Placement
Sherbrook SBK Sport Corp. disclosed new terms of its pending private placement. The Quebec-based ice hockey company will now proceed with a private placement in equity of up to 40,000,000 units of the corporation at a price of 10 cents per unit…
Outdoor Retailer Urges Buyers to Use Online Planner and Mobile App
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market reminds retailers to check out the online tools its provided to help them navigate the labyrinthine Salt Palace next month and get the most out of their show. Even if you've already made your appointments, you can enter
Mark Lardie to Head Rack Room’s U.S. Operations
Mark Lardie, formerly president for wholesale operations of Brown Shoe, has become the president and CEO of U.S. operations of German-based Deichmann Group, which operates the 390-unit Rack Room chain in the U.S. The hiring was identified in a lawsuit fro
Former Players File Lawsuit Against NFL, Riddell
Seventy-five former NFL players have reportedly filed a lawsuit against the league for concealing the risks of concussions for more than 90 years…
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