Puma Partners with South African Football Association
Puma has entered into a new partnership with the South African Football Association…
Hincapie Sportswear’s Marketing Director Resigns
Hincapie Sportswear (Hincapie), manufacturer and marketer of clothing for cyclists, announced the resignation of long-time marketing director, Steve Baker. Baker is leaving the company in June to pursue new opportunities personally and professionally…
Reebok Global Marketing Chief Departs
Reebok's top global marketer, Richard Prenderville, has left the sportswear business after five years in the job. Prenderville, head of global brand marketing, has departed to pursue “other opportunities.” He will be replaced by Viktoria Wallner, who
Hyper Wear Receives Equity Investment
Hyper Wear Inc., a fitness company based in Austin, TX, said it received an undisclosed amount of equity funding. Participants in the equity growth capital funding include members of the Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN), Concho Valley Angel Network (CVA
Portland and OIA Fund Grant to Help Local Brands Adopt Eco Index
The Portland Development Commission (PDC) has matched a grant from Outdoor Industries Association (OIA) to help outdoor apparel and footwear companies in Portland, OR accelerate their adoption of the OIA Eco Index…
Point6 Hires PR Director
Point6, the manufacturer of merino wool socks, hired Paige Boucher, who will now handle the company's public relations through the newly established PR and marketing firm, Inside Out. Her 23-year career includes experience as PR director, marketing d
Cauley Promoted Social Marketing Manager at MidwayUSA
Catalog and Internet retailer MidwayUSA has announced the promotion of Chris Cauley to Social Marketing Specialist. In this newly created position, Cauley will be responsible for managing all social marketing processes, including company communications th
Big 5 Sporting Goods Names New SVP of Buying
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation appointed Boyd O. (“Bud”) Clark to replace Thomas J. Schlauch as senior vice president, buying, effective Aug. 1. Schlauch, who served in that role for 19 years, will provide transition services and assist in special proje
Backcountry.com Names New User Experience Guru
Backcountry.com named Young Lee as its vice president of product management, where he will be responsible for understanding user needs and then building easy-to-use products to meet them. Lee will lead the product management team and drive the performance
Dagger Takes Act to Outside in Aspen
Dagger is the “Official Paddling Sponsor” of this year’s Outside in Aspen, a weekend of outdoor adventure that kicks off June 10 in Aspen, Colorado. This event marks the second stop on Dagger’s Rocky Mountain tour, after an excitin
Toms Shoes Enters into Sunglasses Market
Toms Shoes, best-known for the utilitarian fabric footwear sold under its one-for-one charity model, announced the company's new product category, sunglasses. Priced from $135 to $145 a pair, the sunglasses won't be the exact same one-for-one mo
Forzani Group Q1 Comps Off As Expected
The Forzani Group Ltd. reported same-store retail system sales for the first quarter ended May 1 decreased 2.0% as it battled unfavorable weather and was unable to match robust sales of licensed apparel generated by the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Canada
NRF Urges Vote Against Swipe Fees Amendment
The National Retail Federation sent a letter to all members of the U.S. Senate asking them to vote against a so-called “compromise” amendment offered by Senator Jon Tester, D-Mont., that would delay a new federal law intended to save retailers and consume
Sen. Udall Promotes Ski Area Bill at Teva Mountain Games
U.S. Sen. Mark Udall, D-CO, used the Teva Mountain Games in Vail Friday as a venue to promote his bill to extend ski area leases on Forest Service land and his summer initiative to get kids out-of-doors and enjoying their natural backyards…
Yue Yuen Sees Stronger Manufacturing Growth But U.S. Increase Lags Market
Yue Yuen Industrial Ltd. the Chinese manufacturing company that makes footwear for many key athletic and outdoor brands, reported sales rose 19.9 percent to $1.61 billion for the fiscal second quarter ended March 31…
