Acushnet Co. to Cut 77 Positions
Acushnet Co., the maker of Titleist golf balls, will reduce its work force at its distribution center and two local ball plants by 77 positions, company officials told the Standard Times of New Bedford…
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
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
Former Crocs CEO Leaves Board
Crocs Inc.’s former CEO has resigned from the company’s board of directors, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Snyder left the board for personal reasons and not because of any disagreement with the company…
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 General Manager
Klip America, the worldwide licensee for Volkl and Boris Becker tennis equipment, bags and accessories, appointed Brian Dillman to the newly-created position of general manager of Klip America, effective July 1. Dillman will establish a Midwest office an
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…
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
