Under Armour Amplifies Ultimate Intern Team Search
Under Armour, Inc. is building upon the success of their 2011 “Ultimate Intern” search and expanding the program to offer five college student candidates an opportunity to join the brand this summer as part of the “Ultimate Intern Team.” Students can appl
RYU CEO Christopher Martens Joins Board of Directors
Respect Your Universe, Inc. announced that RYU CEO Christopher Martens has joined the Board of Directors. Officially joining RYU in June 2011 as the Chief Executive Officer, Martens will join Chairman Kristian Andresen, President John Wood and Chief Marke
Feetures! Appoints New Sales Reps
Feetures!, the sock specialist, has appointed new reps to fill vacancies in the Southeast, Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions. Effective Feb. 1, Tri 2B Fit, LLC will represent Feetures! in NC, SC, GA, AL, TN, MS and the FL panhandle…
Russell Athletic Signs PGA Veterans
Russell Athletic signed PGA Tour stalwarts Kenny Perry and Josh Teater as endorsers…
Free Oeko-Tex Standard 1000 Seminar Set for Feb. 15
The International Oeko-Tex Association will offer a free online presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 15th at 12:00 Noon EST that provides information on the Oeko-Tex Standard 1000 certification for eco-friendly textile production facilities. To register, pleas
Columbia Sportswear Appoints New Apparel Chief
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Adrienne Moser as vice president of global apparel merchandising and design for the Columbia brand, succeeding Sue Parham who has left the company to pursue other interests…
MEC Names Amy Roberts Social Compliance Manager
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) announced that Amy Roberts has joined the outdoor retailer as its new social compliance manager. Roberts joins the retailer from the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), where she was instrumental in advancing the OIA Eco Ind
Sierra Designs Appoints Product Development Manager for Apparel
Sierra Designs promoted Denise Kaatz to the newly created product development manager position…
VF Outdoor’s Rafferty to Head OIA Trade Advisory Council
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has appointed Rafferty Jackson, vice president and general counsel of VF Outdoor, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation, as chairman of the OIA Trade Advisory Council (OIATAC). The body has led the trade organization'
Brunswick Corp.’s Sales Grew Across All Segments in Fourth Quarter
Brunswick Corp. reported sales gains across its marine, boat, fitness and billiards segments in the United States in the fourth quarter and said it expects to sustain growth in in 2012 by taking market share in a flat market. The company reported its high
Outdoor Sports Marketing Ready for Spring Shows
Outdoor Sports Marketing, a sales rep agency covering the Southeast Territories for SmartWool, Chaco, Vasque, Cascade Designs, Osprey, prAna, Bolle, and Serengeti, will be attending several regional trade shows in February…
FNH Outdoors Acquires CastAway Graphite Rods
FNH Outdoors, LLC. announced the acquisition of CastAway Graphite Rods and the merger of Castaway with its existing FISH-N-Hunt Pro Gear subsidiary to form a stronger portfolio of fishing offerings for an existing hunting and fishing gear business…
Sierra Club Teams with University to Study Impact of Outdoor Recreation on Veterans’ Mental Health
The Sierra Club is working with the University of Michigan on a research project to measure how outdoor trips it has been conducting for six years with veterans affect their individual mental health. The excursions vary from fly fishing, kayaking and whit
Bodyglide Hires Vince Morse to Head U.S. Sales
Bodyglide has hired Vince Morse as National Sales Manager. A sporting goods veteran, Morse was western regional sales manager of Nathan Sport/Penguin…
Jarden Corp. Reports Record Fourth Quarter Despite Warm Weather
Jarden Corp. said it expects to report record fourth-quarter performance, although it appears growth slowed substantially from the year ago when abundant snow stimulated re-orders for the company’s K2, Marker and Volkl ski equipment and Marmot outer
