Outdoor Alliance Appoints Backbone Media to Manage PR
Outdoor Alliance, a coalition of six national, member-based organizations devoted to conservation and stewardship of our nation’s public lands and waters, has retained Backbone Media to handle its public relations efforts. Effective immediately, Outdoor
VF Imagewear Introduces VF Licensed Sports Group
VF Imagewear has introduced the VF Licensed Sports Group, a division focused on the development of both on-field and licensed sports apparel. Previously known as VF Activewear, the VF Licensed Sports Group's growth accelerated with the 2007 addition
Klip America Names GM
Klip America, the worldwide licensee for Volkl and Boris Becker tennis equipment, bags and accessories has appointed Brian Dillman to the newly-created position of general manager of Klip America, effective July 1, 2009. Dillman will establish a Mid-West
2XU Names New Apparel/Compression Reps
Sports Multiplied, LLC, distributors of the 2XU performance sports apparel brand, have recently appointed new sales reps for apparel and compression product lines in the Northwest, Upper Midwest, and Chicago/Eastern Great Lakes…
Polo Ralph Lauren Signs New Olympics Deal
Polo Ralph Lauren will continue its relationship with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) as an Official Outfitter of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams for the 2010 and 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games…
Hi-Tec Sees Contraction in U.S. Business, Sharp Gains in U.K. Outdoor
Hi-Tec plc is reporting that worldwide wholesale revenues rose 9% to approximately $240 million in 2008 from approximately $220 million in 2007. U.S. wholesale revenues…
Heelys Hires New Accounting Firm
Heelys, Inc. has engaged Grant Thornton LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009 to replace the firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP…
Fleet Feet Expands Annual Conference; Honors Store Owners and Vendors
Fleet Feet, Inc. honored the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees, employees and vendors during its annual National Franchise Conference June 27- July 1, 2009. As part of the event, Fleet Feet, Inc. honored its franchise owners
Keen Appoints New GM of Europe Division
Keen Inc. has appointed John Jansen to the newly created position of General Manager for Keen Europe. In his new role as the Head of Keen Europe, Jansen will take full responsibility for the brand, the business, and the team in Europe. He will be based in
Big Agnes Expands Warehouse
Big Agnes Inc., sleeping bags, pads and tents manufacturer, has expanded its warehouse by 60% to meet increased shipping demands. Additionally, the company has moved to 100% wind power at its corporate office and warehouse locations…
Antigua Extends License Agreement in Canada
The Antigua Group, Inc. finalized a four-year extension of its license agreement with Tournament Sports Marketing of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. This extension continues an 18-year partnership in the Canadian market between the two companies…
JanSport Dealer Climb Participants Reach Summit of Mt. Rainer
JanSport revealed that all fifteen of the participants on its 38th annual Rainier Mountaineering Inc. (RMI) Seminar, June 12-16 in Ashford, WA reached the summit of Mt. Rainier on Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30 a.m. The five-day summit climb, led by senior RMI
NRF, RILA End Merger Talks
The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) ended merger plans, according to a letter to NRF members. There were no plans for the groups to merge at any point in the foreseeable future, wrote NRF president Tracy Mul
Exped LLC Hires Four Canadian Rep Agencies
Exped LLC, the North American subsidiary of Exped AG of Switzerland, has hired four rep agencies in Canada. Criteria Designs (Western BC/Yukon Territories), Mountain Exposure (Eastern BC/Alberta/Saskatchewan), J.P. Skala Enterprises (Manitoba/Ontario), an
Fausti USA Adds Ferguson – Keller and Associates
Fausti USA, the importer of Fausti Stefano Arms Company over and under and side by side shotguns, has appointed Ferguson – Keller and Associates for sales representation in the central United States…
