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Fanatics Names Doug Mack as CEO
Fanatics, Inc., the online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise, announced that Doug Mack has been named chief executive officer and a member of the company’s board of directors, effective April 21. Mack, who formerly ran CEO of One Ki
Light and Motion Sponsors Athlete Meredith Miller for World’s Largest Cycling Event
Light & Motion, a leader for lighting systems for active pursuits, announced the sponsorship of Meredith Miller. Miller, a former National Champion on the road and multi-time US National Team member at the Cyclocross World Championships, will compete in t
Angeli Promoted to President/GM at ACR Electronics
ACR Electronics, a manufacturer of marine and outdoor/survival equipment and electronics, announce the promotion of Gerald Angeli to President and General Manager…
Hoka One One Signs Olympic Silver Medalist Leo Manzano
Hoka One One announced the signing of 2012 Olympic silver medalist Leo Manzano, who specializes in the 1500-meter and mile distances, to a multi-year agreement. He had been with Nike…
NRF Urges 40 Hour Definition of “Full Time” under Health Care Law
The National Retail Federation has urged Congress to pass the bipartisan Save American Workers Act, which would change the Affordable Care Act’s definition of full-time employment from 30 hours per week to 40 hours…
Mountain Hardwear Launches Fan-Driven Fall 14 Marketing Campaign
Driven by the belief that adventures are best when shared, Mountain Hardwear is launching an initiative that allows consumers to share their love of winter with online communities. Demanding brand interaction, fans will join Mountain Hardwear in launching
Dansko COO Honored by SmartCEO
SmartCEO Magazine named Dansko Chief Operations Officer Mimi Curry as a 2014 Executive Management Award winner. The publication, which strives to educate and inspire the business community, recognized Curry and other leaders in the Philadelphia region…
Sturm, Ruger and Company, Inc.2014 Proxy Materials Available
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announces that proxy materials for its 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are available on the Internet in accordance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Notice and Access rule which allows co
Kelly Slater Exits Quiksilver to Partner with Kering Group
World-champion surfer Kelly Slater has ended his 23-year partnership with Quiksilver to launch his own brand in partnership with Kering Group, the owners of Puma, Cobra Golf, Volcom and Electric…
Patagonia CEO Casey Sheahan Joins Backbone Media
Backbone Media, the active lifestyle public relations and media agency, has hired Casey Sheahan to the newly created role of senior advisor. Sheahan most recently worked as president and CEO of Patagonia, Inc. for the last eight years…
Danner Hires Sales Agency to Support Lifestyle Collection
Danner boots has hired the Foundation sales agency to handle national sales for the brand’s premium Stumptown footwear line, a 100-‐percent USA made collection that puts a modern twist on classic Danner styles…
Illinois Skier Wins Industry’s Ambassador of the Year Contest
Scott Kolts of Dahlgren, IL was named Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month/Bring a Friend Ambassador of the Year in a new program that is designed to encourage current skiers and snowboarders to help newcomers sign up for lessons from professional instructors
Scotiabank Survey Shows Canadian Parents to Cut Spending on Hockey
While 65 percent of hockey parents polled in Canada say organized minor hockey is affordable, 35 percent feel it isn't, often because of travel expenses, according to a survey commissioned by Scotiabank, one of the country's biggest supporters o
Gander Mountain Celebrates Remodeled Peoria Store
Gander Mountain is celebrating its newly remodeled stores in Peoria, IL. The three-day grand opening weekend is Mar. 21-23…
STX’s Elite Women’s Lacrosse Team Gears Up for Second Year
Team STX, the first elite post-collegiate women’s lacrosse team, has begun recruiting for its second season and has re-signed 15 players from its inaugural season, according to STX, LLC…
