Gerber Exec Takes Reins at Knife Advocacy Group
Bill Raczkowski, who manages the knives category for Gerber Legendary Blades, has been named president of the American Knives & Tool Institute (AKTI)…
Finish Line Authorizes 5 Million Share Repurchase Program
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that its board of directors has authorized a new share repurchase program to buy back up to 5 million shares of the company’s Class A common shares, or approximately 9 percent of the aggregate Class A and Class B comm
RECALL: Swix Sport Ski Helmets
About 800 Uvex Funride ski helmets imported by Uvex Sports, of Cranston, RI and Swix Sport USA, of Haverhill, MA are being recalled. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the helmet provides insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penet
Mark Lardie to Head Rack Room’s U.S. Operations
Mark Lardie, formerly president for wholesale operations of Brown Shoe, has become the president and CEO of U.S. operations of German-based Deichmann Group, which operates the 390-unit Rack Room chain in the U.S. The hiring was identified in a lawsuit fro
Gear for Sports Continues to Power Hanesbrand’s Growth
Hanesbrand said sales in its Outerwear segment increased 26 percent in the second quarter, with 23 percentage points of the gain coming from Gear For Sports. Segment operating profits more than doubled…
Second Pick of NBA Draft Joins Walker at Under Armour Basketball
Former University of Arizona star and current Minnesota Timberwolf Derrick Williams has reportedly signed an endorsement deal with Under Armour…
Shimano Hires MTB Marketing Specialist
Joe Lawwill has joined Shimano American Corporation as its mountain bike marketing specialist…
June Occupancy Rose 10.5 Percent at Western Mountain Resorts
Actual occupancy in June 2011 was up 10.5 percent at western Mountain resorts compared to June 2010, while the Average Daily Rate (ADR) was up only 1.6 percent, the most recent data compiled by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP) show. From Janu
Timberland Enters Kids Apparel Licensing Agreement
The Timberland Company entered into a licensing agreement with Parigi Group. Beginning with the Fall 2011 line, Parigi Group will design, source and market Timberland branded kids apparel in the United States and its territories…
Big Rock Sports Finalizes Inland Pacific Acquisition
Big Rock Sports, LLC, has finalized the acquisition of Inland Pacific Distributors, Ltd. Inland Pacific, which is based in British Columbia, operates out of three regional distribution centers across Canada, and has been servicing the independent sportin
Boardworks to Manufacture Badfish SUP Boards
Badfish Stand Up Paddle has chosen Boardworks to manufacture and distribute their River specific SUP boards worldwide. Mike Harvey and Zack Hughes, co-owners of Badfish, bring a high level of expertise to the table in their board designs…
Deuter Parent Acquires Ortovox Sportartikel
The Schwan-Stabilo group, which acquired Deuter Sport GmbH & Co. K in 2006, has acquired Ortovox Sportartikel GmbH, a maker of avalanche safety products and manufacturer of expert-designed winter backpacks and functional sports clothing made from Merino w
Steelers Running Back Sues Champion Over Deal Termination
Twitter has claimed another athlete endorsement deal. Rashard Mendenhall is suing Champion for over $1 million after the company fired the Pittsburgh Steelers running back as an endorser over tweets Mendenhall made referencing the 9/11 attacks…
VF Names Millenacker VP of Sales at The North Face
The North Face appointed Michael Millenacker as vice president of sales. Millenacker will be responsible for leading the sales strategy and execution of long term growth plans for The North Face Americas…
Sport Chalet Reports Passing of Founder Norbert Olberz
Norbert Olberz, founder of Sport Chalet Inc., passed away from natural causes on Friday, July 15, 2011. He was 86…
