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STI International Inc. Names New President and CEO
STI International, the firearms maker, hired Greg Mooney as president and CEO. He formerly held executive positions at Benelli USA and Benchmade Knife Company…
NCAA Reaches Settlement Agreement in Concussion Lawsuit
The NCAA has reached a settlement with former athletes that will establish a new protocol for the management of concussions and also provide $75 million for medical monitoring and research…
West Marine Unleashes Social Media Contest
West Marine announces its “Dog Days of Summer” social media contest…
Americas a Bright Spot for Puma Q2
Puma said sales of World Cup soccer boots and national team shirts as well as new Arsenal jerseys beat its internal targets. Other positive developments included a mid-single digit gain in the Americas region and a double-digit gain in apparel globally. O
Field and Stream to Open Another Pennsylvania Store
Field & Stream, the specialty hunting and fishing store owned by Dick’s Sporting Goods, will open a new store in Washington, PA on Sept. 12…
Eagle Imports Chooses Marketing Agency of Record
Eagle Imports Inc., an exclusive US importer of international firearm brands including Bersa, MAC, American Classic, SPS and Comanche today announces a new creative and strategic partnership with outdoor marketing agency, Epicosity…
Columbia Sportswear’s Q2 Revenues Climb 16 Percent
Columbia Sportswear Co. reported sales grew 16 percent in the second quarter to $324.2 million compared with sales of $280.5 million for the same period in 2013. Columbia brand net sales increased $38.5 million, or 15 percent, to $291.0 million, and the
Club Ride Adds Two Reps, Hires Social Media Agency
Club Ride, which aims to become the leading casual-performance cycling apparel brand in North America, added two members to its sales team and has hired Verde PR to manage its social media efforts…
HanesBrands Q2 Earnings Climb
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion, Hanes and Gear for Sports, reported net sales increased 12 percent to $1.34 billion, adjusted operating profit excluding actions increased 27 percent to $231 million, and adjusted diluted EPS excluding actions increase
Wenonah Canoe Names C4 Waterman Sales Team
Wenonah Canoe Inc. named the North American sales team for C4 Waterman, the SUP brand it merged with in January…
Timberland Appoints New Brand President
Timberland promoted Stewart Whitney to brand president effective Oct. 5, 2014. Whitney led Timberland’s growth in the Asia Pacific region since 2008. He will report to Patrik Frisk, who has held the position since the brand’s 2011 acquisition
Sportsman’s Warehouse to Open New Store in Spokane
Sportsman's Warehouse will open a store in Spokane, WA in early 2015. This location will be the first of eight planned stores that will open during 2015…
AR-15 Manufacturer Makes Key Industry Hires
Adams Arms has hired two new employees to its product development and sales departments…
Nordica USA Names Darling National Race Manager
Nordica USA announced today that former US Ski Team Coach Kyle Darling has joined the Nordica Team as the new National Race manager. He is responsible for further developing Nordica's position as the market leader in the Ski Racing community…
Wigwam Mills Offers Manufacturing Apprenticeships
Wigwam Mills, Inc. has partnered with a local technical college to offer apprenticeships that will hopefully attract more high school graduates into careers in manufacturing…
