Tommy Hilfiger Signs Rafael Nadal as Brand Ambassador
The Tommy Hilfiger Group has signed internationally renowned tennis star Rafael Nadal as global brand ambassador for its underwear and Tommy Hilfiger Tailored collections…
OARS Reports Record Sales of Grand Canyon Raft Trips
O.A.R.S., the award-winning whitewater rafting and adventure travel outfitter, reports that they began to accept advance reservations for 2016 Grand Canyon rafting adventures in late November 2014 and the company has seen a record number of bookings place
Icebug Names National Sales Manager
Icebug USA has appointed Ward Collins as its first national sales and key project manager to keep pace with the growth in the US market…

Cannondale and GT End Collaboration with Denk Engineering
Cycling Sports Group has ended a six-year collaboration with Denk Engineering GmbH, which had helped the group design its Cannondale and GT bikes, saying it now has adequate resources in-house…
Hudson’s Bay Names New CEO
Hudson's Bay Co. appointed Gerald (Jerry) Storch as chief executive officer, effective Jan. 6, 2015. Storch will be responsible for Hudson's Bay, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH, Home Outfitters and HBC Digital…

The Running Event Books Largest Attendance
The 9th annual The Running Event (TRE) held in Austin on Dec. 2 to 5 played host to 872 retailer buyers from 24 countries, representing 368 unique ownership groups, up 12 percent from 2013, according to show organizers Formula 4 Media. Retail buyers and s
Sportsman’s Brand Apparel Appoints New Rep Group
Sportsman's Apparel, announces the appointment of GB Stumpp and Associates as its new, regional sales agency of record covering the Northeast States…
LoBo and Petrocine Adds Executive
LoBo & Petrocine, the advertising agency for The Mako Group, a leading firearms accessory distributor, has hired Mark Schindel as account manager/supervisor, overseeing the Mako business…
Reasons People Reload Their Own Ammo
Even in spite of recent ammunition shortages, today’s gun stores offer different types of ammunition at different price points many shooters are not content to go with over-the-counter production ammo and many handload their own cartridges…
Moon Shine Camo Partners with Keli’s Kreations
Moon Shine, LP, designer of Moon Shine Camo, announces their partnership with Keli's Kreations. Keli's Kreations now offers their Diva Petite jewelry organizer in Muddy Girl Camouflage…
Quiksilver Sees Double-Digit Q4 Revenue Drop
Quiksilver, Inc. reported operating earnings before special items fell sharply in its fourth quarter ended Oct. 31. Sales dropped 11 percent to $401 million. Among brands, Quiksilver was down 12 percent on a currency-neutral basis, Roxy declined 6 percent
NBA All-Star Chris Paul and Family Star in Kids Foot Locker’s Holiday Campaign
Kids Foot Locker unveiled a new, humorous 30-second television commercial for the holiday season starring NBA All-Star Chris Paul along with Paul's real-life mother, Robin, wife, Jada, and children, Lil' Chris and Camryn…
NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits Recognized for Growth
The National Rifle Association Annual Meetings & Exhibits has been recognized by the Trade Show News Network (TSNN) as one of the fastest growing trade shows in the United States, by attendance, from 2011-2013. TSNN is the number one online news and resou
SureFire Appoints New VP of Marketing
SureFire, LLC, a manufacturer of illumination tools, suppressors and tactical products, has appointed Jeff Barger as vice president of marketing and commercial/consumer sales…
Oiselle Partners with Soleus
Oiselle, the women’s running apparel company, has teamed up with style-driven sports watch company, Soleus to introduce the Limited Edition Flyte watch collaboration…