Vanguard USA Hires Photo-Video Sales Chief
Vanguard USA, a maker of photo-video accessories, sporting optics, and outdoors accessories, has hired Mark Namatevs as national sales manager for its North American photo-video division…
Escalade Reports 9 Percent Increase in First Quarter Revenue
Escalade, Incorporated announced that net income for the first quarter of 2012 was $1.6 million, or 12 cents per share, compared to net income of $1.2 million, or 9 cents, for the same quarter in 2011. Net revenues for the first quarter of 2012 were 9 per
Red Wing Hires George Curleigh to Lead Vasque
The Red Wing Shoe Company appointed George Curleigh as vice president of its Vasque business unit. Curleigh joins Red Wing from his most recent position as vice president, sales at Arc'teryx. Prior to his tenure at Arc’teryx, he was managing d
Nielsen, OIA Seek Input on Best Location for Outdoor Retailer
Nielsen Expositions and the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) launched a website to solicit input into potential future host cities for the Outdoor Retailer trade shows, which now take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. The new
Famous Footwear Launches In-Store Shoe Recycling
Famous Footwear, in partnership with ShoeBox Recycling, introduced in-store shoe recycling for all of their customers in the Philly Metro region…
Under Armour Launches Women’s Digital Campaign
Under Armour unveiled its new “What's Beautiful” digital experience and competition, the brand's largest female-focused challenge to-date. The social media contest provides women with a motivational online community designed to help them meet an
Foot Locker’s Ken Hicks Goes One-on-One with Sports Executive Weekly
At its annual investors meeting in March, Foot Locker Inc. revealed several strategies to accelerate its growth as part of a five-year goal of reaching $7.5 billion in sales by 2016. In 2011, Foot Locker’s revenues reached $5.6 billion.
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Modell’s Appoints COO
Modell’s Sporting Goods has appointed Daniel Sheehan as chief operating officer. Sheehan was SVP and chief information officer of Dunkin' Brands Inc., where he handled the brand's retail technology strategy and execution, enterprise inform
Wolverine Worldwide Partners with Tata in India
Wolverine Worldwide formed a joint venture with the $83-billion-a-year Tata International to market footwear and apparel in India. The new joint venture will initially be responsible for the wholesale distribution of Wolverine Worldwide's Merrell and
USSA Names Jaquet as Chief Marketing Officer
Michael Jaquet, a senior executive with CBS Sports network and lifelong ski marketing visionary, has been named chief marketing officer for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA). The appointment puts Jaquet over sponsorship, licensing, suppliers a
Golfsmith Opens Stores in Atlanta, Baltimore and Denver
Golfsmith has opened three new stores in Atlanta, Baltimore and Denver as part of an aggressive expansion that includes 10 new locations in 2012. Additionally, the golf retailer will relocate four stores to its Xtreme model…
France’s Groupe Go Sport to Raise $40 Million on Heels of Q1 Growth
Rallye Group will guarantee a €30M ($40mm) capital raise for its Groupe Go Sport unit in the second quarter to accelerate its expansion. Groupe Go Sport, which reported a 7.6 percent increase in comp-store sales in the first quarter ended March 31,
Sen. Shaheen, Rep. Reichert Honored by Outdoor Industry
A Democrat from New Hampshire and a Republican from Washington were honored in Washington D.C. last week with the Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award for their work defending federal conservation programs and proposing reforms that would reduce tariffs o
RFU Signs Four-Year Apparel Deal with Tri Distribution
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced a new four-year apparel deal with Tri Distribution. Under terms of the agreement, Tri Distribution will develop a range of England Rugby branded apparel…
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Brake Levers
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. recalled 600 bicycle brake levers shipped with bikes that retailed for $5,500 to $6,100 after learning the adjuster cap and brake cable can slide out of position and make the brakes non-operational, the U.S. Consumer Pr
