MidwayUSA Hires Dan Berkholder as Product Line Manager
As part of its continued expansion into hunting and outdoor gear, MidwayUSA announces the hiring of Dan Berkholder as a Product Line Manager for clothing and footwear…
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Store Sales Up in September
Sales by sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores grew 0.5 percent from August and 2.7 percent from September, 2012, lagging behind the broader general merchandize sector, according to advance estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau Tuesday…
Ruffwear Picks Distributor for Australia and New Zealand
Ruffwear has partnered with Australia-based Frontier Equipment to manage distribution of its dog products in Australia and New Zealand effective immediately…
Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Raises $1 Million
The Skechers Foundation announced that it raised a record $1 million for children with special needs and education through the 2013 Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk. With presenting sponsor Nickelodeon and celebrities Jimmy Kimmel, Brooke Burke-Charv
Pelican Names Brit to Spearhead European Distribution
Pelican International appointed an employee of its U.K. distributor to represent it across Europe. Effective immediately, Alex Tonge will be working with both existing and new distributors to expand the Canadian boat makers product offering overseas…
Cobra-Puma Golf Appoints Head of Research
According to Golfweek, Tom Olsavsky, senior director of product creation for TaylorMade, will become the new vice president of research and development at Cobra-Puma Golf…
Ralph Lauren Introduces ‘Made in the USA’ Olympic Uniforms
Ralph Lauren introduced a wide range of uniforms for the U.S. Winter Olympic athletes in Sochi, including the opening and closing ceremony apparel and their Olympic Village gear. The items will all be made in the United States…
Neiman Marcus Sells for $6 Billion
Ares Management LLC and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) announced that their affiliates have completed the acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group LTD Inc. for a purchase price of approximately US$6.0 billion…
Aku Names Reps for Four U.S. Territories
Aku, an Italian company that make footwear designed for mountaineering, trekking and hiking, named four new U.S. sales reps, including…
Sports Specialists Ltd. Partners with CCA Sports Retail Services
Sports Specialists Ltd. (SSL) has partnered with CCA Sports Retail Services (CCA)to help its member retailers reduce their credit card processing, consumer financing, ADP payroll processing and other costs…
SmartEtailing Snags Two More Bicycle Parts Distributors
Distributors Cyclone Bicycle Supply and Highway Two have gone live with SmartEtailing's Supplier Sync technology, which enables consumers to view and order many of their products from a subscribing dealer’s website for either in-store pick-up o
Fera Names The LaLonde Group as Canadian Distributor
Fera Inernational Corp. has selected The Lalonde Group (TLG) to distribute Fera active lifestyle and ski apparel in Canada….
Dick’s SG Sets Grand Openings for Four Stores
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. announced grand opening celebrations for four new locations: Palm Desert, CA; Findlay, OH; Sioux Falls, SD; and West Des Moines, IA…
Mission Workshop Launches MTB Brand
Mission Workshop, a San Francisco company that creates bags, clothing, and footwear for urban cyclists, has launched a division that will offer hydration packs and apparel for all-mountain riding under the Acre brand…
Brunswick Raises Guidance, Restores Dividend After Q3 Gains
Brunswick Corp. increased its earnings guidance and restored its quarterly dividend after reporting income before taxes increased 74 percent in the third quarter ended Sept. 29 on lower losses from its boat business and strong performance at its fitness b
