Flight 23 to Open in Chicago
Flight 23, a partnership between Foot Locker's Footaction chain and Nike's Jordan brand that sells only Jordan merchandise, plans to open a 36,000-square-foot retail store in Chicago…
Adidas Group Appoints Chief HR Officer
The Adidas Group has appointed English-born Karen Parkin as chief HR officer, effective Nov. 1, 2014. Currently, Parkin is responsible for the global supply chain function within the Adidas Group. Jan Brecht, chief information officer of the Adidas Group,
Lipsey’s Hires Marketing Manager
Lipsey's, a national firearms distributor, announces the addition of Rob Abruzzino as marketing manager, to the Lipsey's management team…
HanesBrands Completes Day of Caring
About 400 Hanes employees participated in the company's annual Day of Caring, culminating the company's annual United Way campaign…
Westcomb Launches Ambassador Search Along With Redesigned Website
Westcomb is seeking those with a passion for the outdoor experience to fill a roster of adventurers to join the brand’s expanding ambassador team. The ambassador search is launching simultaneously with an entirely redesigned website and e-commerce p
Bass Pro Sets Opening for Tacoma
Bass Pro Shops set the grand opening festivities for its Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Tacoma, WA, the company’s first store in the Pacific Northwest, kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. The event features an all-star cast of celebrities from
VF Corp’s CFO Robert Shearer to Retire in March, 2015
VF Corporation Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Robert K. Shearer will retire in March 2015, after 28 years with the company. VF named Scott A. Roe, 49, currently Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, to succeed Shearer
OIA Releases Two More Sustainability Tools
Outdoor Industry Association Sustainability Working Group (OIA SWG) launched two new tools to help companies proactively manage supply chain and sourcing practices…
Adidas Plans $2 Billion Stock Buyback
Adidas AG resolved plans to return up to €1.5 billion ($2 bn) in total to Adidas AG shareholders over the next 3 years, primarily through stock buybacks. In addition, Adidas AG confirms its stated commitment to pay an annual dividend to shareholder
Columbia Sportswear Hires Manufacturing and Marketing Execs
Columbia Sportswear Co. has appointed outsiders to fill two new global management positions. Steve Woodside has joined the company as its first vice president of global manufacturing from Hong Kong, where he served as vice president of global footwear for
SIA/POW Premier Jeremy Jones’ Film Higher
SnowSports Industries America along with Protect Our Winters (POW) on Sept. 19 gathered Portland, OR-based media and snow sports industry leaders to mix, mingle and learn about snow-related topics from both organizations before the Portland premier of Jer
McNett Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
McNett Corporation announced that Liz Mathias has been promoted to chief operating officer (COO) effective immediately…
Timberland Employees Participate In 17th Annual Serv-a-palooza Global Service Event
Today, and in the weeks surrounding, Timberland employees and partners around the globe come together to participate in Timberland's annual global event, Serv-a-palooza. Initiated in 1997 to inspire employees to give back to their local communities,
Garmin Releases Kit for Third-Party App Developers
Garmin International unveiled Connect IQ, the first-ever open platform for third-party developers to create apps for Garmin products…
Rawlings Heart of Gold Award Celebrates Greatness Off the Diamond
Postseason awards typically honor achievements on the field, but in 2011, Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, established the Rawlings Heart of Gold Award to honor the altruistic, off-the-field efforts of the game�
