Vapur Hires Verde PR and Consulting
Vapur, which designs and manufacturers collapsible hydration bottles, has hired Verde PR & Consulting as their public relations agency of record…
STM Bags Hires U.S. Sales Manager
STM Bags, an Australian maker of rugged cases for tablet computers and other electronics, has hired John Schlegel as its U.S. sales manager, where he will spearhead the day-to-day management of STM’s multi-channel distribution network, including out
Ski Sundries and Supplies Picks Western Sales Rep
Ski Sundries & Supplies has retained Kim Meyers Sales, owned and operated by Kim Meyers and located in Denver, CO, to oversee its efforts in the western United States…
Lagging North American E-Bike Market to Grow at 22 Percent CAGR Rate Through 2018
North American sales of e-bicycles are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22 percent over the next six years, according to a report from Pike Research. That three times the rate forecast for the global market which could reach…
Kathmandu’s First Half Earnings Fell on Widespread Discounting
Kathmandu Holdings Limited, which operates 114 outdoor specialty stores in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, said heavy discounting caused earnings to fall by a third despite a 15 percent increase in sales during the six months ended Jan. 31.
Edwin Watts Golf Acquires Uinta Golf’s 5 Stores in Utah
On the heels of opening its first-ever store in Iowa, Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC announced the acquisition of Uinta Golf's five stores in Utah, further expanding the company’s national footprint towards the west. As part of the acquisition, th
Melissa Reid to Represent Hilfiger Women’s Golf
The Tommy Hilfiger Group, which is wholly owned by PVH Corp., announced that British golfer Melissa Reid will serve as the ambassador for the Tommy Hilfiger women's golf line…
ACK Launches New Logo to Reflect Growth Beyond Paddle Sports
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) launched its new ACK logo and tagline “Outfit Your Adventure” to support the company’s expansion from a paddlesports dealer to an all encompassing outdoor adventure retailer…
Mammut Names Rand Whitney as N.A. Sales Manager
Mammut has hired Rand Whitney as their new North American sales manager. Whitney, who most recently served as vice president of NBS Retail Buying Group, brings 20 years of experience to Mammut, a Swiss company that has greatly increased its presence in No
Lifetime Products Introduces $299 Sit-inside Kayak
Lifetime Products Inc. of Clearfield, Utah, purports to be one of the largest kayak manufacturers in the U.S., introduced its first sit-inside kayak and said it will go on sales this month at Sports Authority for $299…
Tim Tebow Apparel Sales Halted in Nike-Reebok Feud
U.S. District Court Judge Kevin Castel issued a temporary restraining order against Reebok to prevent it from continuing to sell apparel featuring Tim Tebow shirts and his new team, The New York Jets. As reported, Nike, which officially takes over the NFL
L.L. Bean Partners with Fenway Park
L.L. Bean, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, reached a number of marketing deals with Fenway Park. To start, the L.L. Bean Bootmobile will visit Boston and Kenmore Square on Red Sox Opening Day, April 13, where fans can take photos with the bran
Naya Launches Plant-A-Tree Program
Naya, a brand of Brown Shoe Company, Inc., is celebrating Earth Day by planting 5,000 trees in support of Plant-It 2020, a national non-profit organization founded by John Denver. The company will plant a tree for every pair of Naya shoes purchased at Nor
Neiman Marcus Declares $435 Per-Share Dividend
Neiman Marcus Group Inc. declared a $435 per share dividend for private equity holders of its common stock…
S. Korean Company Announces Bid for Collective Brands
A South Korean clothing company, E-Land, told Bloomberg News it will make a bid to buy Collective Brands Inc., the owner of Sperry Top-Sider, Saucony, Keds, Stride-Rite and Payless…
