Jockey International Names New President
Jockey International Inc. appointed Byron Norfleet as president and chief operating officer, succeeding Ed Emma, who will become consultant to the CEO…
Oakley Drops Armstrong in Wake of UCI Ruling
Oakley became the latest sports brand to sever ties with Lance Armstrong Monday after International Cycling Union (UCI) said it had accepted the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s sanctions against him…
REI Names Unmacht Chief Operating Officer
REI has promoted Brian Unmacht to chief operating officer, expanding his role to oversee retail, e-commerce, merchandising, private brands, information technology and supply chain.
Enve Composites Lands $1.3M in Incentives to Bring 324 Jobs to Utah
Enve Composites, Inc., which manufactures high end carbon fiber composite products for the cycling industry, has pledged to bring 324 new production jobs to Ogden, Utah over the next seven months in exchange for a state tax credit of up to $1.34 million..
Marmot, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Partner on November Fundraiser
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance and Marmot Mountain LLC, will partner in November to raise up to $10,000 for the Conservation Alliance. For every sale of Marmot products priced at $99 or more, $10 will go directly to the Conservation Alliance…
NOAA: Wavering El Nino Makes Winter Forecast Iffy
The western half of the continental U.S. and central and northern Alaska could be in for a warmer-than-average winter, while most of Florida might be colder-than-normal December through February, according to NOAA’s annual Winter Outlook…
Big Rock Sports Acquires Sea Striker and Star Rods
Big Rock Sports, LLC, based in Burlington, NC, and Sea Striker International, LLC, based in Morehead City, NC, announced the completion of Big Rock Sports’ acquisition of Sea Striker and Star Rods. The acquisition includes products that have been th
Patagonia Signs Five New Surf Ambassadors
Patagonia Inc. announced the newest members of its ambassador team – surfers Joe Curren, Lea Brassy, Devon Howard, Kyle Thiermann, and kiteboarder Julien Fillion…
Amazon Launches AfterSchool.com Sports Website
Quidsi, the Amazon.com subsidiary that operates Soap.com and Diapers.com, officially launched AfterSchool.com, Amazon's first-ever, e-commerce destination dedicated to kids’ sports & activities gear. Said Marc Lore, CEO and co-founder of Quidsi
Sifford to Succeed Lemond as Shoe Carnival CEO
Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s Mark Lemond is retiring for health reasons from his positions as president, CEO and director, effective Oct. 27. Clifton Sifford, currently EVP, general merchandise manager, will succeed Lemond as president and CEO, on a permane
Granite Gear Expands Order Fulfillment Space
Granite Gear has doubled their order fulfillment space by leasing a new 7,200-sqare-foot distribution center near their headquarters in Two Harbours, MN. The company said growing demand for U.S. made tactical products is driving much of its growth…
Exped LLC Taps Montreal Firm to Manage Brand in Canada
Exped LLC has selected In-Sport Fashions Inc. of Montreal to manage all Canadian business beginning January 1, 2013. Exped LLC, based in the Seattle area, will focus on the market in the USA…
OR Summer Market 2013 to Feature Fly Fishing Zone
Outdoor Retailer will produce a 'Fly Zone' at the 2013 edition of its Summer Market, clustering relevant brands around a business community center that features the newest products from the fly fishing industry…
Asics Named Presenting Sponsor of the 2012 Foot Locker Cross Country Championships
Foot Locker announced that Asics will be the presenting sponsor and official apparel, footwear and accessories provider for the 2012 Foot Locker Cross Country Championships…
L.A., Miami and Nashville Among Newest Bicycle Friendly Communities
The League for American Bicyclists added Los Angeles, Nashville, TN and Miami, FL among 28 new U.S. cities to attain status as a Bicycling Friendly Communities, or BFCs. There are now 242 BFCs in 47 states. According to the League's analysis of recen
