Merrell Appoints VP of Apparel and Accessories
Merrell appointed Sylvie D’Azemar as vice president of Merrell apparel and accessories. She was previously vice president for Head sportswear, and the head of global apparel and gear for Salomon…
Bergans of Norway Appoints Elite Freeride Skier
Bergans of Norway announced Lorraine Huber joins its roster of international athletes. At the age of 34, Huber is a top 10 ranked freeride skier and a true pillar of the skiing community…
Wolverine Worldwide Approves Stock Buyback
The directors of Wolverine Worldwide approved a new $200 million share repurchase program to replace its recently expired 2010 Share Repurchase Authorization…
Adidas NEO Signs UK Olympic Swimmer as UK Brand Ambassador
Adidas NEO has added Tom Daley, the Olympic diver from the United Kingdom, as the UK ambassador for the brand. Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber front the label in the US…
Far Bank Tags Kleiner as New VP of Marketing
Far Bank Enterprises hired Tag Kleiner as its new vice president of marketing for Sage, Redington, and RIO Products. Kleiner had spent the last 17 years at…
Horny Toad Reveals Latest Hires
Horny Toad, which recently completed its hand off of the Nau apparel brand to the owners of South Korea's Black Yak outdoor brand, revealed three key personnel changes aimed at propelling its core Horny Toad apparel brand to…
Emerald Expositions to Co-Locate Imprinted Sportswear Show Orlando and Surf Expo
Emerald Expositions, LLC announced plans to co-locate the Imprinted Sportswear Show Orlando (“ISS”) with the summer edition of Surf Expo, Sept. 4-6, 2014, at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, FL…
Under Armour and Nike Settle Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
Under Armour and Nike agreed to settle a trademark infringement lawsuit over Under Armour's use of the “I Will” slogan. The terms of the settlement weren't disclosed. The suit alleged Nike in an advertising campaign has used Under Armour's
VH1’s Basketball Wives LA Star To Launch Footwear Collection at Shiekh Shoes
Jackie Christie, fashion designer and star of VH1's Basketball Wives LA, is set to launch her Signature footwear collection at urban contemporary retailer Shiekh Shoes this spring…
Black Diamond Confirms Strong Q4, Explores Overseas Options for Gregory
Black Diamond, Inc. expects to report record fourth quarter 2013 sales of approximately $60.4 million, up 24 percent from the year-ago quarter thanks to strong growth across all its brands, categories and major geographies. CEO Peter Metcalf also disclose
DSW Sees Flat Q4 Comps
DSW Inc. (DSW) announced that fourth quarter 2013 comparable sales for the thirteen-week period ended Feb. 1, 2014 were flat compared to a 3.6 percent increase for the same period last year. It also narrowed its earnings guidance range…
Latest Storm Positions Colorado Well for President’s Day Weekend
Thanks to a storm that dumped an average of 22.5 inches on 21 of its resorts, Colorado is headed into the President’s Day Long weekend with what may be the best winter sports conditions in the country…
Pope and Young Issues Policy on UAV/Drone Assisted Bowhunting
The Pope & Young Club, a non-profit North American Conservation and bowhunting organization, announces policy on UAV/Drone assisted bowhunting…
SAF Launches Revised Website
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has launched an improved, redesigned website at www.SAF.org, the organization's electronic hub for providing news, legal updates and educational materials to members, supporters, media and the general public…
Dick’s Sporting Goods Ups Guidance on Solid Fiscal Q4 Comps
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. has increased its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2013 expectations after reporting that fiscal fourth quarter 2013 consolidated same-store sales exceeded expectations. Consolidated same-store sales, adjusted for the s
