Thane Direct Secures Global Distribution Rights to TapouT XT
Thane Direct has secured worldwide distribution rights to the home fitness program, TapouT XT, according to a joint announcement by Amir Tukulj, CEO of Thane Direct and Lloyd Neher, CEO of TFit LLC, marketer of TapouT XT…
SGMA Launches New Strategic Plan and Rebranding
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) officially unveiled its new rebranding effort that will change its name to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA). The move will also include a new website, national advocacy campaign, research
Start-up to Launch Extended Service Program at Interbike
A new type of extended service program for bikes designed to benefit retailers by creating happy customers and increased revenue will debut at next week's Interbike trade show in Las Vegas…
Jack Wolfskin Opens Seventh UK Store
Jack Wolfskin is continuing its expansion in the UK with the opening of a seventh store…
La Jolla Group Names International General Manager
La Jolla Group named Ian Calvesbert as EMEA General Manager. In this new position, Calvesbert will map out LJG's international strategy, including efforts to deliver the company's brand presence to a wider market and identifying new brand opport
Escalade Sports Appoints VP of Marketing
Escalade Sports continues to intensify its focus on brands and brand development, and in line with that objective, has named David Vogrin to the new position – director of marketing…
Prince Extends Partnership With Mike And Bob Bryan
Prince Global, the tennis equipment and footwear company, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Active Brands Company, has renewed a partnership with record-breaking American doubles team and 2012 U.S. Open…
Reebok Partners Nationally with World’s Largest Road Hockey Fundraiser
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation announced a national partnership with Reebok Canada and Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer as the event expands to new markets across the country. In its inaugural year, Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer raised $2.5 millio
Reebok Eliminates Global President Position in Reorganization
Reebok International Ltd. has reorganized its senior management and eliminated the position of global president. Uli Becker, previously Reebok’s global president, will now serve as president of Reebok North America, continuing to report to Adidas CE
Billabong Reportedly Draws Buyout Offer from Bain Capital
Bain Capital LLC has reportedly matched TPG Capital's $700 million bid for Billabong International Ltd., according to various reports. The second bidder is said to improve the chances that the Australian-based surf giant will agree to a sale…
Pantone Releases Fashion Color Report Spring 2013
Pantone LLC unveiled the its widely followed Fashion Color Report Spring 2013, a comprehensive overview of designers’ use of color in their upcoming collections. Released on the first day of New York Fashion Week, the report features the top 10 col
Gander Mountain Confirms Major Expansion of Footwear
Gander Mountain confirmed Tuesday's report by the New York Times that it is expanding its shoe selection to include nearly 65 brands and approximately 550 styles of performance, hiking, hunting and outdoor shoes, boots…
Resurgent Aussie Dollar, Store Closings and Europe Drag Down Billabong’s FY12 Sales
Billabong International Limited reported sales declined 7.9 percent in the year ended June 30 as growth of core brands were more than offset by the closing of dozens of underperforming stores, the partial divestiture of Nixon and a resurgent Australian do
Tecnica Group SpA Elevates Weaver to Top Global Post
Tecnica Group SpA announced that Peter Weaver, currently CEO of the Tecnica Group’s USA organization, will assume the role of Global CEO for the Italian snowsports company effective Sept. 1, 2012. In addition to his new global leadership responsi
RECALL: 100 Specialized Bicycle Brake Levers
Specialized Bicycle Components of Morgan Hill, CA has recalled about 100 bicycle brake levers because the adjuster cap and brake cable can slide out of position, make the brakes non-operational and cause a rider to lose control and crash…
