Interbike Expands Women’s Lounge and Events
The Interbike Women's Lounge, presented by the Outdoor Industry Women's Coalition (OIWC), will return in an expanded format to the Interbike Expo, held September 14-16, in Las Vegas…
Founder’s Descendant Joins Woolrich Marketing Team
Woolrich announced the hiring of Joshua W. Rich, an eighth generation grandson of Woolrich founder John Rich. Rich joins the marketing team as marketing coordinator…
Respect Your Universe Appoints Erick Siffert as COO
Respect Your Universe, the MMA brand, appointed Erick Siffert as chief operating officer effective June 7th, 2011. Siffert previously served as director of product operations at lululemon athletica…
Ski Barn joins SMC
Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC), the buying group of specialty ski and snowboard shops in the wintersports industry is pleased to announce Ski Barn has joined the group…
Novascarpa to Drop Most of Chung Shi Line
Novascarpa Group LLC, formerly Ryn USA, announced that it will drop most of the chung shi line…
Nuun and Co. Appoints Mason Reay As President
Nuun & Co. appointed Mason Reay as its new president. In this role, Reay, who joined Nuun in 2010 as head of marketing, will expand his responsibilities to include oversight of finance, customer support, and business operations…
Paul Fireman’s PE Group Invests in Newton Running
Five years after selling Reebok to Adidas for $3.8 billion, Paul Fireman's private-equity firm is backing Newton Running Co., the Boulder, CO. maker of “natural” running shoes. Boston-based Fireman Capital Partners has invested between $10 million an
NRA Continues Fight for Intervenor Status in Wolf Delisting Challenge
The National Rifle Association and Safari Club International (SCI) said they will move for reconsideration after being denied intervenor status last week by the Montana Federal District Court in a new challenge to the wolf delisting contained in the conti
More Than $1.9 Million in Regional Conservation Grants to Help Protect Wildlife Worldwide
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Division of International Conservation awarded over $1.9 million in international conservation grants in 2010 through its Wildlife Without Borders (WWB) Regional programs in Africa, Mexico, Latin America and the
Callaway Opens of Two New Performance Centers
Callaway Golf Company has announced the opening of two new Callaway Performance Centers—one at Golf Mart in South San Francisco, CA., and another at Golf Dimensions in Myrtle Beach, SC…
Cramer Products Honored for Long-term Employee Stock Ownership
The ESOP Association has recognized Cramer Products, Inc., as a Silver ESOP Award winner. The Silver ESOP Awards honor companies that have sustained an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) for 25 years or more…
Nike Media Director Joins Canadian Olympic Committee
Derek Kent, formerly the US media relations director of Nike Inc., was appointed executive director, corporate and brand communications for the Canadian Olympic Committee…
Michigan’s Recreation Passport Sales Exceed $10 Million
Michigan has raised $10 million for state parks and outdoor recreation since it began selling an optional $10 Recreation Passport to motorist eight months ago. The state shifted to the opt-in vehicle registration renewal fee last year after concluding use
Puma and Ferrari Extend Partnership
Puma and Ferrari will extend their six-year deal that makes Puma the official licensing partner and racewear supplier for Ferrari…
Sherbrook to Acquire T.O.P. Marketing USA
Sherbrook SBK Sport Corp has signed a letter of intent to acquire T.O.P. Marketing USA, a sports licensing company…
