QRide Inc. Launches Dealer Program
Emergency ID maker QRide Inc has launched a dealer program for the company’s QRide Mini product. The QRide Mini Intro Pack is now available and includes 15 pairs of the company’s flagship product, and a small point-of-sale display…
Sports Group International Hires Newest Recruiter
Sports Group International, a leading executive search firm serving the sports industry, has hired Rob Grady as vice president of sports business. Grady will focus on recruiting executives in sports marketing, sales and management across the many aspects
Jimmy Jazz Appoints GMM
Jimmy Jazz has promoted Robert Butler to VP and general merchandise manager of apparel, footwear and accessories for Jimmy Jazz Stores, Decibel Stores and Jimmy Jazz.com…
Zeal Optics Partners with American Forests for Project 5480
Zeal Optics announced its partnership with American Forests to plant 5,480 trees, which equals the elevation of Zeal’s headquarters in Boulder, across the nation in 2013. With the newly founded corporate partnership deemed Project 5480…
iFitness Changes Name to Fitletic
iFitness, Inc., a maker of hydration belts, running belts and accessories, has changed its name to Fitletic…
Andy Roddick Becomes TravisMathew’s Brand Ambassador
TravisMathew, the golf apparel brand based in Southern California, said former world #1 tennis player Andy Roddick has joined the company as an investor and brand ambassador…
Native Shoes Under New Ownership
Native Shoes, the lightweight EVA footwear brand, has been acquired by Scott Hawthorn, one of the company’s original founders, in addition to a small group of private investors. Hawthorn, who has been actively involved in the brand since its incepti
New England Footwear Expands Headquarters
New England Footwear, the parent of GoLite Footwear, expanded its corporate headquarters to bring everything under one roof in Stratham, NH., as well as to establish U.S. production…
Trek to Match World Bicycle Relief Donations in July
Trek Bicycle is partnering with World Bicycle Relief to double the impact of donations made to WBR this July. When supporters of World Bicycle Relief donate to the organization in the month of July, Trek will match their contribution, dollar for dollar…
Keds Debuts Second Footwear Collaboration With Taylor Swift
Keds introduced its second footwear collaboration with singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The collection expands this season to 17 styles…
Look Cycle USA Outsources US Distribution to Hawley
In a bid to cut costs, Look Cycle USA has outsourced distribution to Hawley LLC of Lexington, SC, which has become the exclusive agent for Look's entire line – bicycles, frames, and pedals – in the United States…
Sport Chalet’s Modern Prototype Opens in Downtown Los Angeles
Sport Chalet, Inc. has opened its new store prototype in downtown Los Angeles located at the FIGat7th shopping center. The modern store layout, designed by architecture firm Gensler, introduces the Expert Center, a hub in the center of the store designed
Polartec Appoints Doug Kelliher to VP of Product Management
Polartec, LLC appointed Doug Kelliher to vice president of product management, a role which makes him responsible for leading Polartec’s product strategy across all categories and business channels including outdoor, fitness, upholstery, military, w
Eastern Mountain Sports, Bob’s Stores Get New CEO
Vestis Retail Group, LLC, which operates Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob's Stores, said James Petty will replace Mark Walsh as its chief executive officer, effective July 8. Petty most recently served as president of retail stores for Carter's I
Obama Administration Delays Healthcare Law’s Employer Mandates Until Jan. 1, 2015
The U.S. Treasury Department announced late Tuesday that it would give employers an additional year to comply with certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act, provoking immediate praise from the National Retail Federation and other employer groups…
