Wolverine Brand Names Director of Sales for Lifestyle/Heritage
Wolverine Brand has named Denise Trella as the director of sales for its lifestyle and heritage product categories.
Previously Trella had been with Cole Haan for 10 years…
Overseas Consumers Step up to Fuel Wolverine in Q4
A strengthening U.S. dollar did not prevent Wolverine Worldwide Inc. from posting impressive numbers in the fourth quarter even though its sells 45 percent of its shoes overseas. Executives said strong overseas demand for Cat, Harley-Davidson and Wolver
SOS Outreach Honors Mary Jo Tarallo
SOS Outreach recently presented Mary Jo Tarallo, executive director of the Learn to Ski and Snowboard (Month)/Bring a Friend initiative, with its “Social Impact Award in Youth Development” for motivating youths to learn how to ski or snowboard
The Outdoor Foundation Partners with 1% for the Planet
Outdoor Foundation, a not-for-profit affiliate of Outdoor Industry Association dedicated to getting youth vested in outdoor recreation, has partnered with 1% for the Planet in hopes of reaching more, like-minded donors…
Dorel Sports Assigns Ingrao to Key Sporting Goods Accounts
Dorel Sports has named Adam Ingrao vice president, key accounts, where he will lead the company’s efforts with such North American retailers as Sport Chek, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Performance Bike and REI…
Western Resorts on Pace for Record Winter Revenues
Lodging revenues at Western U.S. mountain destinations are on track to surpass the record level reached in 2007-08, although higher rates – rather than higher skier visits – are driving the growth, according to DestiMetrics…
OBIT: Charles Theodore Buck
Charles T. (Chuck) Buck, the former chairman of Buck Knives, Inc., has passed away…
Sports Authority to Open Store in Downtown Minneapolis
The Sports Authority plans to open a 22,000-square-foot location in City Center in downtown Minneapolis…
Skins to Sponsor Association of Tennis Professionals
Skins signed on to become the Official Compression Garment of the ATP World Tour…
Matrix Fitness Sees 19 Percent Global Sales Growth in 2014
Matrix Fitness, the commercial fitness equipment brand of Johnson Health Tech Co. Ltd., saw a 19 percent global sales growth rate for 2014…
VF Corp. Adds Board Member
VF Corporation has added Mark S. Hoplamazian, CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, as a director…
Perry Ellis Sends Open Letter to Shareholders
Perry Ellis International issued an open letter to its shareholders to discuss the coming year while highlighting its progress in executing its turnaround last year and its efforts to add more independent directors. Perry Ellis also said it will continue
And1 Teams Up With Slam Magazine for NBA All-Star Weekend
And1, the basketball brand owned by Sequential Brands Group, Inc., unveiled plans for a series of special events and charitable activations in celebration of the 2015 NBA All-Star Weekend in New York City. The events include the launch of an exclusive pop
Finish Line Sets Programs for NBA All-Star Weekend
The Finish Line, Inc. announced its lineup of fan activations supporting the upcoming pro basketball all-star weekend in New York City, including programs with Under Armour, Adidas and Nike's Jordan brand…
Lids Foundation Announces 2015 ‘Tip the Hat Award’ Finalists
Lids Foundation, the philanthropic support arm of Lids Sports Group, has identified the five finalists who advance to the people’s choice round of its 3rd annual Tip the Hat Award grants program. Online voting is now open…
