SVP of Bikes Belong Rolls On to New Ventures
After four productive years, Bruno Maier, SVP of the bicycling advocacy organization Bikes Belong and national bicycling movement PeopleForBikes, has announced his resignation and plans to redirect his career…
Mountain Hardwear Hires JAM Media Collective
Mountain Hardwear has appointed JAM Media Collective as its public relations agency of record…
Bushnell Hires Trade Marketing Manager
Bushnell Outdoor Products, the provider of performance sports optics and outdoor accessories, said Eliza Graves has joined Bushnell as trade marketing manager…
Arc’teryx to Open First European Store
Arc'teryx is partnering with U.K. ski chain Snow+Rock to open its first stand-alone store in Europe. The new store will open on St Martin’s Courtyard in London’s Covent Garden, in August…
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Stores Sales Inch up in June
Retail sales at sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores reached $7.50 billion in June on a seasonally adjusted basis, up 0.7 percent from May and 3.4 percent from June 2012, according to advance estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau. For the second qua
Billabong Ousts CEO, Secures Financing
Billabong International said Tuesday it would replace Launa Inman, its chief executive, with Scott Olivet, a former chief executive of Oakley. The change came as Billabong said it had secured a financing package from private equity investors worth Austral
Hanesbrands Appoints Robert Moran to Board
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion, Hanes and Gear for Sports, announced Robert F. Moran, former chairman and chief executive officer of PetSmart, Inc., has been appointed to the company’s board of directors…
Majestic Athletic Makes Record Donation to All-Children’s Hospital
Through funds raised at this 12th annual Majestic Athletic All-Children’s Hospital Charity Golf Event – combined with generous contributions from LSG associates, Majestic Athletic was able to make a record donation of $175,000 to St. Petersburg̵
Icebreaker Names Eastern Europe Country Manager
Icebreaker promoted Ladislav Masek to country manager for Eastern Europe…
Newton Running Campaign Invites Runners to Fly Their Freak Flag
Newton Running, the running shoe company based in Boulder, is launching a new brand campaign this summer that encompasses the complete Newton Running brand experience, from innovative shoe designs that help runners find their “sweet spot” to a
FHI 360 Partners With TOMS On Shoe-Giving Initiative
FHI 360, a nonprofit human development organization, has joined with TOMS in a partnership that will facilitate the distribution of thousands of new shoes to vulnerable children in various regions of the world. Initially scheduled to take place in Senegal
Gov. Herbert Names Utah’s First Director of Outdoor Recreation
Utah Governor Gary Herbert appointed Utah native and former outdoor industry executive, ski instructor and river guide Brad Petersen director for the new Office of Outdoor Recreation. Herbert pledged to create the position at the Outdoor Retailer Winter M
Denver Run House to Open as Single-Store Independent Run Specialty Shop
The new Denver Run House will host a Grand Opening July 20 as the city’s newest single-store independently owned running shop.
New Era Cap Extends Sponsorship with Yankees
New Era Cap has signed an eight-year marketing agreement with the New York Yankees, according to SportsBusiness Journal…
Timbuk2 Consolidates Ownership, Raises New Capital
An investment group led by former Timberland COO Ken Pucker has joined with management at Timbuk2 to acquire a a controlling stake in Timbuk2 from affiliates of VMG Partners and other owners. The transaction consolidated ownership of Timbuk2, while also
