Jim Courier to be a Featured Speaker At Inaugural ‘Future of Tennis Summit’
Former world No. 1 and current TV tennis analyst and Davis Cup Captain Jim Courier will be a featured guest at the inaugural Tennis Industry Association “Future of Tennis Summit,” to be held March 11-12 in Indian Wells, CA, during the BNP Pari
Deckers Outdoor Appoints Omni-Channel President
Deckers Outdoor Corp. promoted Dave Powers, currently president, global direct-to-consumer (DTC), to president of omni-channel, a new position. Constance X. Rishwain, president of Ugg Australia, was promoted to the additional role of group president – fas
Diamondback to Ship Bikes Directly to Online Dealer’s Customers
Diamondback Bicycles has begun shipping 26 of its models partially assembled directly to customers who order online through select retailer’s websites.
Scott Sports Announces Running Team
Scott Sports announced the members of its running team. The men's running team includes: Joseph Gray, Ryan Bak, Jeremy Humphrey, Ian Sharman, Max Ferguson, and Kevin Everett (Triathlete). The women's running team includes Meghan Arbogast and Jod
Skullcandy to Endorse Two-Time Winter X Games Champion
Skullcandy Inc., the audio brand, announced that pro snowboarder, Olympic slopestyle competitor and two-time Winter X Games champion Mark McMorris has joined its family of athletes…
Three OIA Members Honored for Sustainability Work
The Outdoor Industry Association Sustainability Working Group (SWG) honored employees from Columbia Sportswear, Patagonia and Adidas for their dedication to the outdoor industry’s social responsibility efforts at Outdoor Retailer Winer Market last w
ILO Pushes Cambodia to Investigate Deaths of Striking Garment Workers
The International Labor Organization The ILO urged the Cambodian government launch an independent inquiry into the the deaths, assaults and arrests of workers during a garment worker's strike earlier this month…
NSGA Offers Education Program for Management Conference Summit
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) is bringing in “best in class” speakers to provide powerful educational sessions at the historic 50th NSGA Management Conference and 16th Team Dealer Summit…
POC Names Josh Fonner Director of Bike Sales
POC, the manufacturer of snow and cycling helmets, apparel and accessories, hired Josh Fonner as US bike sales manager. Fonner has a long history in the bike industry, working most recently as western retail services manager and eastern sales manager for
Blue Competition Cycles Secures New Owners
Blue Competition Cycles, has been sold to Minds Group LLC. Industry. Veteran and acting CEO, Steven Harad, has been retained in the leadership role…
Bass Pro Shops Announces Sixth Canadian Store
Bass Pro Shops will locate the company's sixth Canadian store in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia…
HatsanUSA Names Donaldson and Associates Sales Rep of the Year
atsanUSA Inc. announces that its Midwest representative firm, Donaldson & Associates, has been awarded Manufacturer Sales Representative of the Year for 2013…
Running USA Selects New CEO
Running USA, the national industry non-profit organization, announced that Rich Harshbarger has been selected as its new CEO. Harshbarger, the organization's fourth CEO. He succeeds Susan Weeks (2008-2013), Basil Honikman (2000-2008) and Steve Edward
European Outdoor Group Opens Membership to Retailers
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) has opened up membership to retailers for the first time in its nearly 11-year existence in a bid to take on a number of challenges now facing the industry. The decision was approved Saturday at the group's annual mee
The North Face to Offer Responsibly Sourced Down Products in Fall 2015
The North Face will offer down product by fall 2015 that complies with its new Responsible Down Standard (RDS), which is designed to ensure that all the down its uses is sourced responsibly. Patagonia announced in November, 2013 that all its down products
