Blundstone Hires SnL Communications for Public Relations
Blundstone, the original Chelsea boot brand since 1870 from Tasmania, Australia, has hired SnL Communications as its public relations firm…
RECALL: Fitbit Activity-Tracking Wristband
One million of the popular Fitbit activity-tracking wristbands are being recalled due to a risk of skin irritation. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on Wednesday…
Mountain Khaki to Offer Gift Cards to Top Selling Retail Employees
Mountain Khakis launched its MK POSSE retailer reward program, which enables retailer's employees to earn a $75 MK gift card for every…
Focus on Premium MTBs Helped Fox Buck Industry Trend in 2013
Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported sales increased 15.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013 to $65.3 million driven by strong growth in sales of suspension parts for both mountain bikes (MTBs) and powered vehicles…
Dick’s SG’s Q4 Net Increased 7 Percent on Solid Comp Sales Gain
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. reported fourth quarter earnings rose 6.9 percent to $138.6 million, or $1.11 a share, exceeding a forecast given in November calling for earnings in the range of $1.04 to $1.07 per share. Consolidated same-store sales for
Pacific Vector Settles Dispute with Former Executive
Pacific Vector Holdings Inc. has agreed to pay $55,000 and grant an 8 percent stake in its Ryderz Compound subsdiairy to settle an employment contract dispute with a former president of the subsidiary…
Mizuno to Open New Distribution Center in 2015
Mizuno USA announced the relocation of all distribution facilities and manufacturing operations to a new 520,000 square-foot facility in Braselton, GA, by 2015. The new Mizuno USA Distribution Center significantly increases the current supply chain footpr
Rack Room’s General Counsel Honored
The Charlotte Business Journal selected Rack Room Shoes’ General Counsel Peter Barr as a winner of the 2014 Corporate Counsel Awards, a program that honors the top in-house lawyers…
Yakima Announces New Partnership with NICA
Yakima announced its 2014 bronze-level sponsorship of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), the organizing body for high school mountain biking in the United States…
Lost Appoints EVP Sales, Marketing and Operations
Lost, the Southern California-based surfboard and apparel company, hired surf industry veteran and respected executive Dave Rosenberger as its EVP of sales, marketing and operations for its domestic, Canadian and Central American operations…
Mad Dogg Athletics to License CrossCore
Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc., (MDA), the maker of equipment-based fitness education products and the parent company of Spinning, Peak Pilates, Bodyblade, Ugi and Resist-A-Ball, has signed an exclusive worldwide license agreement with CrossCore, Inc., the lead
Worldwide Elects Members to Board of Directors
Worldwide, the independent retailer buying group, announced elections to their board of directors with new and returning members. Charlie Grigg of Grigg’s Enterprises in Pasco, WA, a long-time member, has returned to serve on the board for a three-y
PHIT America Signs Gary Player as Celebrity Ambassador
PHIT America – the non-profit education and advocacy organization designed to combat the nation’s inactivity and obesity crisis – announced Gary Player, one of the greatest players in golf history, as a celebrity ambassador…
Black Diamond Equipment Names New Leadership in Europe
Black Diamond Equipment named Olav Neitzer as its new brand and sales director in Europe, where it has changed its management structure in a bid to accelerate the process of bringing its innovations in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment to mar
Report: Nike Signs Johnny Manziel
Nike has signed Johnny Manziel to an endorsement deal, according to ESPN. The possible first pick in the 2014 NFL draft fought off bids from Adidas, Under Armour and New Balance's Warrior brand…
