Fleet Feet Acquires Little Rock’s Easy Runner
Fleet Feet, Inc. announced the purchase of Gary Smith's Easy Runner in Little Rock, Arkansas. The location is the 99th store for the company…
MC Sports Announces Executive Changes
MC Sports announced the promotions of Rob Summerfield to EVP -chief financial officer, Dan Winchester to EVP-chief operations officer, and Irwin Wallach to SVP of store operations…
Jarden Corp. Announces 3-for-2 Stock Split
Jarden Corporation's board of directors approved a 3-for-2 stock split of its outstanding shares of common stock. Stockholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 25, 2013 will receive one additional share of Jarden common stock for every two
Invista’s Fires Up New Nylon Salt Plant in Rozenburg
Invista started production at its new, nylon salt plant, an expansion of the company’s polymer facility in Rozenburg, the Netherlands. The plant produces polymers used in functional activewear for hiking, cycling and running and other applications..
Sanuk Promotes Surf Musician Film
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corp, released the world premiere of 'Sherm's in the Band,' featuring surf-musician Donavon Frankenreiter on his European “Start Livin” tour. Directed by Steve Sherman, the exclusive short film offers a
Deuter USA and Ortovox Announce New Rep Assignments
Deuter USA and Ortovox announced added responsibilities for Kevin Cox in the South Central and Midwest territories along with new sales reps in the Southwest, Mid Atlantic and Hawaii territories…
SFIA Forms Football Council, Rawlings’ Chou Elected Chairman
Leading football products companies have established the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) Football Council in order to work together to support the game of football. The overall goal will be to organize the football equipment industry
Oliberte Expands U.S. Rep Force
Oliberte Limited, which makes its line of premium casual outdoor shoes in Africa using locally sourced materials, has expanded its U.S. sales force…
Skechers Q4 Revenues Soars 40 Percent
Skechers USA, Inc. reported revenues jumped 39.7 percent in the fourth quarter, to $395.6 million from $283.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. Operating earnings reached $8.0 million, rebounding from a loss of $103.1 million a year ago…
Jones Group’s Q4 Sales Improve 8.7 Percent
The Jones Group Inc., the parent of Nine West, reported fourth-quarter revenues for the fourth quarter of 2012 were $972 million, as compared with $894 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. Revenues for the full year 2012 were $3,798 million, as compar
Ultimate Direction Partners with UK Distributor
Ultimate Direction partnered starting Feb. 1, 2013 with outdoor equipment distributors Beta Climbing Designs for enhanced brand distribution and customer service throughout the United Kingdom…
Telluride Venture Accelerator Partners with Verde PR and Consulting
Telluride Venture Accelerator (TVA) has partnered with Verde PR & Consulting to promote TVA' inaugural accelerator program. As the first accelerator specializing in the outdoor recreation, tourism, natural products, health, energy, water, and educati
Ethos Acquires Boston Triathlon and Lobsterman Triathlon
Ethos, a mass participation event organization specializing in challenging and unique sporting events, has acquired the Boston Triathlon and the Lobsterman Triathlon…
Cleveland Golf/Srixo Appoints VP, Business Developmentl, U.S.
Cleveland Golf/Srixon is pleased to announce that Scott Carlyle has been named Vice President of Business Development for Cleveland Golf/Srixon – U.S.A…
Wenonah Canoe’s Chichanowski Receives LaBrant Award
Mike Cichanowski, owner and founder of Wenonah Canoe, Inc. recently received “The LaBrant Award” from the United States Canoe Association. Originally established in 1980, the award recognizes individuals from both the canoeing public and the outdoor indus
