NSSF Names New Director of PR
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) named Tony Aeschliman as its new director of public relations. Aeschliman will be responsible for a broad-based effort to promote positive messages about the shooting sports and responsible firearms ownersh
Waveyard Adds President of Construction
Waveyard Development, LLC added Jeffrey Gustin as vice president of construction management. Before joining Waveyard’s development team, Gustin was a co-founder of Liquid Design; the architecture firm responsible for the master design and construction man
Rife Putters Names Molloy as President
Rife Putters has promoted Matt Molloy to be the company’s new President from his previous role as COO. Molloy will now oversee all of the company’s day-to-day operations and determining the overall direction that Rife Putters will be taking in the future
Bakers Footwear Q4 Net Plunges on Declining Comps
Bakers Footwear Group Inc. reported that fiscal fourth quarter profits plunged 68.9% to to $1.4 million, 21 cents a share, from $4.5 million, or 68 cents, a year ago. Sales were flat at $61.2 million versus $61.3 million a year ago. Comparable store sale
RECALL: SRAM Brake Calipers
The CPSC and SRAM Corp. are recalling approximately 5,400 SRAM Force Road Brake Caliper Sets. The brake caliper sets could break and detach from the bicycle's fork or frame. This could cause the rider to lose control and crash.
No injuries have been
New Study: Heelys Safer Than Most Other Sports
Heelys, Inc. said a recent study using Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data confirms an earlier study and finds that using Heelys wheeled footwear is significantly safer than bicycling, skateboarding, basketball, soccer and even tennis. Heiden
Grabber Partners with Chattem
Grabber signed an agreement with Chattem, Inc. to distribute Icy Hot Pro-Therapy products exclusively to sporting goods stores nationwide…
Reebok to Release Second David Ortiz Cleat
Reebok renewed its endorsement deal with Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, and plans to release his new Reebok signature baseball cleat, the Big Papi 2M Mid…
adidas and Foot Locker Unveil Graffiti Collection
Adidas Originals and Foot Locker unveiled a new End to End footwear collection described as where “graffiti art and street design collide.” The collection, available exclusively at Foot Locker globally, were crafted by seven of the world's most celeb
Mad Dogg Athletics Wins Trademark Suit
Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc., a provider of instructor education and products for indoor cycling, said it won a federal lawsuit against Pan Holdings, Inc. for cyberpiracy and infringement of its Spin® trademark. Mad Dogg said Pan Holdings, a Massachusetts-bas
Big Dog Issues Convertible Notes; Expects TWC Sales of $170 Million
Big Dog Holdings, Inc. has entered into definitive agreements to sell $18.5 million of 8.375% Convertible Notes due 2012. The Notes are convertible into shares of common stock at a price of $18.00 per share…
Outdoor University Finalizes 2007 Schedule
Outdoor University, an Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) event, announces the final program and speaker agenda for 2007 events. The program will be offered at four sessions across the country, providing regional retailers with training aimed at equipping
Federated Bumps Up Funding for Online Business
Federated Department Stores, Inc. has announced an additional capital investment of approximately $100 million in 2007-2008 to support continued growth in its direct-to-consumer businesses, including macys.com, bloomingdales.com, Bloomingdale's By Ma
Nike Cuts Ties with Trek
Nike plans to drop most of its cycling apparel and footwear line for consumers as it narrows its focus to outfitting cycling teams and Nike-endorser athletes. Nike's seven-year relationship with Trek Bicycle Corp., which produces clothing and shoes f
Kathy Van Ness to Head Christina and Gottex Swimwear
The SEA Group, based in Montreal, appointed Kathy Van Ness as Executive Vice President/Chief Marketing Officer of its Christina and Gottex swimwear brands. She was formerly Executive Vice President for the Swimwear Group at Warnaco, Inc., in Los Angeles..
