Vapur Names Reps for Outdoor and Sports Channels
Vapur said it has hired three sales agencies to increase sales of its collapsible hydration containers in the sports and outdoor market…
Boa Technology Hires CFO with IPO Experience
Boa Technology hired Merle McCreery, who has IPO experience, as its first chief financial officer and an new account manager to spearheads its entry into the over-the-counter medical products market…
Cinelli-USA Chooses Shopatron Ecommerce Solution
Cinelli-USA, the exclusive distributor of the Italian-made bicycles, has begun selling framesets and apparel direct to consumers online in North America through Shopatron…
Adidas Debuts ClimaCool Seduction Running Shoe Commercial
Adidas unveiled its new ClimaCool Seduction running shoe with a campaign featuring Katy Perry, David Beckham, Derrick Rose and Lionel Messi…
Thorlo to Roll Back MSR on Snow and Ski
Thorlo, Inc. has rolled back its 2012/2013 price increases and MSRP on its snow and ski lines to provide relief to dealers in the wake of one of the warmest and dryest winters in recent U.S. history…
Broder Bros. Q4 Revenues Climb 5.1 Percent
Broder Bros. reported fourth-quarter sales rose 5.1 percent to $226.7 million compared to $215.7 million for the fourth quarter 2010. Income from operations reached $12.8 million for the fourth quarter 2011, slightly ahead of $12.5 million for the fourth
Skullcandy Signs SI Swimsuit Model Kate Upton as Endorser
Skullcandy Inc., the performance lifestyle audio brand, announced that 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl Kate Upton has become the first addition to its crew of Supermodel Ambassadors…
Shoe Carnival Reappoints Securites Lawyer to Board of Directors
Shoe Carnival, Inc. appointed James A. Aschleman, a retired attorney specializing in corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and securities law, to its board of directors. Aschleman previously served on the board from May 2001 to October 2006…
Fleet Feet’s Revenues Rise 8.4 Percent in 2011
Fleet Feet Inc., the parent of the Fleet Fleet Sports franchise, reported sales increased 8.4 percent in 2011, to $116 million from $107 million a year ago. The gains were boosted by the opening of three new franchised operations in Pepper Pike, OH; Virgi
Survey: Team Sports Isn’t Fun
According to a survey commissioned by i9 Sports, the youth sports franchise, 84 percent of children say they quit or wanted to quit a sports team because it wasn’t fun. Another 42 percent said they’d rather play video games than sports while 3
E-Bike Demand Forecast to Grow to 47 Million Units by 2018
The worldwide market for e-bicycles will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5 percent between 2012 and 2018, resulting in global sales of more than 47 million vehicles in 2018 compared to 30 million estimated to occur in 2012, according
Backcountry.com Consolidates Closeout Sites for Road and Mountain Bikes
Backcountry.com has closed its online road bike store Bonktown and folded its inventory into Chainlove, its one-deal-at-a-time (ODAT) closeout site formerly aimed at mountain bikers…
Kokatat Donates $20K to Disabled Adventure Outfitters
Kokatat donated over $20,000 in product to the local Arcata, CA organization Disabled Adventure Outfitters (DAO), for use in its water sports programs for people with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders…
Chaco Launches Made in the USA Custom Sandal Program
Chaco has launched MyChacos, a unique “Made in the USA” custom sandal program. The new website, www.mychacos.com, offers deep customization with nine dimensions of color, material, and sole choices to create tens of millions of possibilities…
Modell’s Opens Fourth Store in March
Modell's Sporting Goods will celebrate the grand opening of a new 7,000 square foot store located on 301 Main Street, in Paterson, NJ Thursday, Mar. 29 through Sunday, April 1, company President/CEO Mitchell Modell announced today. The announcement
