Pedro’s Hires Global Operations Director
Pedro’s, the maker of bicycle tools, lubricants and care products, announced the hiring of Matthew Simpson as its Global Operations Director. Simpson possesses 14 years’ experience working for top brands within their respective industries, lik
H2O Audio Names NEW CEO
H2O Audio, the maker of waterproof/sweatproof headphones and accessories for athletes, named John Paul Cavanaugh as chief executive officer, effective immediately. As part of an overall growth strategy heading into 2010, Cavanaugh will replace Kristian R
Sugoi Launches Triathlon Inspiration Website
SUGOI Performance Apparel launched “Incredible Jane” – an online community designed to foster new participation in the sport of triathlon through the activities of one fearless athlete…
Puma Loses Trademark Case in South Africa
The Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa dismissed an application for trademark infringement brought by German manufacturer Puma against South African importer and distributor of footwear Global Warming…
Frogger Hires PR Firm
Frogger, the golf accessories firm, named CGPR as its public relations agency of record for media relations, social media and trade show support…
Jupa Sports Names VP, Sales
Nérée Arsenault, president and chief executive officer of BOYZ Inc., announced the appointment of Robert Langlois to the position of vice-president sales for JUPA SPORTS (Jupa, D2, Badbones and Blue Icon), a division of BOYZ Inc. Langlois was formerly vic
Nfinity Sponsors Emory University
Nfinity, the first women’s performance shoe, inked a deal with Emory University volleyball team for the 2009 season. The team will be outfitted in the new Nfinity Volleyball Shoe…
O’Neill and Orange 21 Ink Eyewear Licensing Deal
O’Neill and Orange 21 finalized an agreement in which Orange 21 will design and develop O'Neill Eyewear under a license agreement. The agreement sees Orange 21 working closely with O’Neill’s designers to design, develop, market and
Signature Eyewear’s Q3 Sales Drop 7.8%
Signature Eyewear, Inc., which makes Cutter & Buck eyewear, reported its earnings in its third quarter ended July 31 dipped to $155,000 from $540,000 a year ago. Sales were down 7.8% to $5.9 million from $6.4 million a year ago…
New Balance Sues LVMH for Copyright Infringement
New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. has sued LVMH Moet
Hennessy Louis Vuitton, alleging that the luxury goods
company copied its best-selling 574 casual sneaker..
Deckers Names Thomas George CFO
Deckers Outdoor Corporation has appointed Thomas A. George as Chief Financial Officer, effective Sept. 11. Decker said George has over thirty years of experience in corporate finance and accounting, having served in a number of senior level positions with
David Finkelstein Assumes VP Position at Ultimate Walking Gear
Ultimate Walking Gear LLC announced the addition of David Finkelstein to it’s management team. Finkelstein will serve the company as vice president in charge of sales and marketing and will lead a team of independent sales agents in the US and inter
Aimpoint Wins Army Contract for Optical Sights
Aimpoint, a manufacturer of electronic red dot sighting technology, has been awarded a new contract from the US Army for supply of up to 565,783 M68 Close Combat Optic rifle sights…
Senate Votes to Confirm Hunting Opponent as Head of OIRA
Recently, the U.S. Senate voted to end debate on the nomination of one of the most outspoken animal rights, anti-hunting, and anti- Second Amendment individuals to a high government position, accorsing to a release by the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance (U
JJB Sports/Sports Direct Investigated for Price Fixing
JJB Sports Plc and Sports Direct International Plc's activities are being investigated by the U.K. Serious Fraud Office in conjunction with the Office of Fair Trade. The SFO and its consumer affairs watchdog are both investigating allegations of frau
