Filson Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters
Filson celebrated the opening of its new world headquarters and manufacturing facility in Seattle, where to company has done business for 116 years…
Intersport Expects Sales to be Flat in 2013
Intersport International Corp. GmbH, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, increased its retail sales by 3 percent to €10.2 billion ($13 bn) Euro in 2012. The Switzerland-based retailer said it expects comparable sales in 2013..
Finish Line Youth Foundation Announces Grants
The Finish Line Youth Foundation announced the award of $101,435 to grant recipients in the first quarter of 2013. The 18 grants went to organizations that place an importance on youth development and an active lifestyle in 13 states…
Ray Cook Golf Names Director of Sales
Ray Cook Golf, a leading golf manufacturer, appointed John Holst as director of sales.
Costa Sunglasses Names Apparel Merchandising Manager
Costa Sunglasses recently hired Margaret DeWeerth as its new apparel merchandising manager. The company’s apparel line consists of t-shirts, performance shirts, hats and retainer cords. DeWeerth will be responsible for the apparel product developmen
Lafuma Group Reports Big Loss, Unveils Restructuring Plan
Lafuma Group unveiled a major restricting plan after sharply marking down the value of its Oxbow action sports brand, reporting a 15.4 percent decline in sales and a net loss of €60.0 million for the six months ended March 31…
Power and Sailboat Sales Rebounded in 2012
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reported that retail sales of new power and sailboats increased 10.7 percent in 2012 to 163,245, demonstrating a post-recession recovery for the industry…
VF Corp. Reveals Growth Targets for 2017
VF Corporation Corp expects revenues at its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition to reach $11.1 billion by 2017, or grow at a five-year capitalized annual growth rate of 14 percent. That will include 11 percent organic growth and 3 percent growth from acquis
RECALL: 80,000 Gerber Machete Sheaths
Gerber is recalling 80,000 sheaths shipped with its Bear Grylls Parang machetes in the United States and Canada, because they can fray during normal use and expose the user to a laceration hazard…
Vans Gears Up For US Open of Surfing
Vans is ramping up for its first year as title sponsor of the Vans US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, CA. The Vans US Open of Surfing will take place July 20-28, 2013…
Justin Bieber Re-ups as Face of Adidas NEO
Global POP/R&B superstar Justin Bieber will be the face of the NEO guy´s collection for the second season…
O’Neill Clothing USA Appoints President
O’Neill appointed Steve Wilson to a newly created role of president of O’Neill Clothing USA. Most recently, Wilson served as the General Manager/Senior Vice President of Quiksilver Americas…
Trigger Point Performance Appoints CEO
Trigger Point Performance named Andrew Menter as CEO effective June 1. For over six years, Menter has served as a business advisor to Founder Cassidy Phillips…
Senate Panel Approves Mike Froman for Trade Rep
The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday approved the nomination of White House chief international economic affairs adviser Mike Froman to be U.S. trade representative. If confirmed by the full Senate, as expected, Froman will replace Ron Kirk as the top
Winston Rod Company Names Western Rep
Winston Rod Company named Darin Elmore as its representative for California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii effective immediately…
