Nike Partners with USATF
USA Track & Field (USATF) and Nike, Inc. announced an expansion of their partnership that will significantly increase support of USATF programs, athletes and competitive groups. The new partnership marks an ongoing commitment from Nike to the sport in a s
Amer Sports Gives Wilson Exec Winter, Outdoor and Cycle Brands
Amer Sports said Bill Kirchner, VP-US Sales for Wilson Sporting Goods Co., has been promoted to the VP sales-Americas for Amer Sports. In this new position, Kirchner will add Canada and Latin America to his Wilson brand responsibilities while adding Amer
Bauer’s Q3 Revenues Climb 13 Percent
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. reported revenues rose 13 percent in its third quarter ended Feb. 28, to
$62.2 million. Revenues were up 16 percent on a currency-neutral basis. On an adjusted basis, the EBITDA loss was trimmed to $3.2 million from $3.8 mill
Fanatics Names Doug Mack as CEO
Fanatics, Inc., the online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise, announced that Doug Mack has been named chief executive officer and a member of the company’s board of directors, effective April 21. Mack, who formerly ran CEO of One Ki
Light and Motion Sponsors Athlete Meredith Miller for World’s Largest Cycling Event
Light & Motion, a leader for lighting systems for active pursuits, announced the sponsorship of Meredith Miller. Miller, a former National Champion on the road and multi-time US National Team member at the Cyclocross World Championships, will compete in t
Angeli Promoted to President/GM at ACR Electronics
ACR Electronics, a manufacturer of marine and outdoor/survival equipment and electronics, announce the promotion of Gerald Angeli to President and General Manager…
Hoka One One Signs Olympic Silver Medalist Leo Manzano
Hoka One One announced the signing of 2012 Olympic silver medalist Leo Manzano, who specializes in the 1500-meter and mile distances, to a multi-year agreement. He had been with Nike…
NRF Urges 40 Hour Definition of “Full Time” under Health Care Law
The National Retail Federation has urged Congress to pass the bipartisan Save American Workers Act, which would change the Affordable Care Act’s definition of full-time employment from 30 hours per week to 40 hours…
Mountain Hardwear Launches Fan-Driven Fall 14 Marketing Campaign
Driven by the belief that adventures are best when shared, Mountain Hardwear is launching an initiative that allows consumers to share their love of winter with online communities. Demanding brand interaction, fans will join Mountain Hardwear in launching
Dansko COO Honored by SmartCEO
SmartCEO Magazine named Dansko Chief Operations Officer Mimi Curry as a 2014 Executive Management Award winner. The publication, which strives to educate and inspire the business community, recognized Curry and other leaders in the Philadelphia region…
Sturm, Ruger and Company, Inc.2014 Proxy Materials Available
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announces that proxy materials for its 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are available on the Internet in accordance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Notice and Access rule which allows co
Kelly Slater Exits Quiksilver to Partner with Kering Group
World-champion surfer Kelly Slater has ended his 23-year partnership with Quiksilver to launch his own brand in partnership with Kering Group, the owners of Puma, Cobra Golf, Volcom and Electric…
MonkeySports Moving to Texas
MonkeySports Inc., the online retailer of hockey and lacrosse equipment, is moving its headquarters from Corona, CA to Allen, TX…
Survey: Spring Promises Activity Pickup
According to a survey commissioned by Canada's Sport Chek, 91 percent of Canadians are motivated to get active this spring through a range of activities following one of the harshest winters in recent history. The warmer weather will see 50 percent o
AILA Names VP of Development
The American Indoor Lacrosse Association announced that Charles Simmons, currently VP of marketing and strategy development for Thomas Scientific, has been appointed as its vice president of strategic business development…
