Mountainsmith Appoints Customer Service Representative
Mountainsmith appointed Stephen Serna as its new customer service representative/warranty coordinator, a key new position meant to further heighten the company’s reputation for service…
TSA Drops Plan to Admit Small Knives, Sporting Goods in Carry-on Bags
The administrator of the Transportation Security Administration announced Wednesday that he would drop his effort to allow small knives and some sporting goods gear in carry-on luggage on planes, USA Today reported…
Coolcore Receives Cooling Fabric Patent
Coolcore announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued the company a patent (U.S. Patent No. 8,440,119) for its cooling fabric innovation. The patent covers the manufacturing of any chemical-free cooling fabric that transfers
OluKai Stands-Up to Support Cancer Survivors
On June 3, OluKai will partner with Austin-based retailer Tyler's on Dam That Cancer, a premiere fundraising event benefitting the Flatwater Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides access to mental health services for those affected by ca
Karhu To Sponsor NE Distance Project
The New England-based running company, Karhu, has signed on to be the official 2013 shoe and gear sponsor for the NE Distance project…
Icebreaker to Open First Store in Chicago
Icebreaker, the New Zealand merino wool apparel company, will open its first “TouchLab” store in Chicago, IL. This is the company’s first Midwestern location and its tenth North American retail store…
Zumiez’ Q1 Profits Impacted by Blue Tomato Charges
Zumiez Inc. reported earnings in its first quarter slid 44.4 percent to $2.5 million, or 8 cents per share, from a year earlier. Comps store sales were slightly negative, but costs associated with its acquisition of European action sports retailer Blue To
Cascade Designs Hires New England Rep
Cascade Designs, Inc. named Lathrop Associates as sales agency of record for its seven flagship outdoor brands in the New England region…
Running Specialty Group Acquires Six-Store BlueMile Chain
Running Specialty Group (RSG), which is a joint venture between Finish Line and Gart Capital Partners, Ltd., has acquired six BlueMile running stores to bring the total number of stores in its portfolio to 35…
Sof Sole Appoints Drew Davies as Manager of National Accounts
Sof Sole, a division of Implus Corporation based in Durham, NC, appointed Drew Davies as manager of national accounts. Davies most recently worked as a key account manager at Reebok Footwear for Hibbett Sports. Prior to that he was an independent sales re
PHIT America Alliance Introduces Ambassadors Program
PHIT America has launched a program to recruit local 'Ambassadors' throughout the country to expand the group's fit initiative at the grassroots level. Among the potential Ambassadors will be teachers, fitness instructors, coaches, sales re
Boathouse Sports Outfitting Teams at USA Sevens CRC
Boathouse Sports, the Philadelphia-based manufacturer of custom athletic team apparel, announced that seven of the 20 collegiate teams competing at the 2013 USA Sevens CRC in Philadelphia on June 1 – 2 at PPL Park, will be wearing uniforms made at its nor
Nikwax Boosts Dealer Services with New Hires
Nikwax North America, the maker of aftercare and waterproofing solutions for footwear, announced a new customer service hire and a newly created inside sales specialist position…
Quiksilver Announces Multi-Year Profit Improvement Plan
Quiksilver, Inc. announced an aggressive multi-year profit improvement plan designed to accelerate the company’s three fundamental strategies of strengthening brands, growing sales and driving operational efficiencies. The plan’s initiatives f
Zagster Bike Sharing Service to Use Breezer Bikes
Advanced Sports International (ASI) has agreed to provide Breezer bikes to Zagster for its national bike sharing business. Zagster has built out an assembly line and distribution center at the ASI warehouse in Philadelphia, enabling for the rapid deployme
