OBIT: Roger Milliken
Roger Milliken, known as much for his innovations in the textiles business as for his fierce defense of American industry and conservative principles, died Dec. 30, 2010. Milliken was the billionaire chairman of privately owned Milliken & Co. of Spartanbu
Holiday Outdoor Sales Moderate November Gains
Sales growth trends of outdoor product at retail moderated a bit during the six-week Holiday selling period through January 1, 2011 versus the very strong trends seen in November 2010…
RECALL: Handlebar Stems
Salsa Cycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, voluntarily recalled approximately 6,500 handlebar stems because they can crack and pose a fall hazard to the rider. Salsa Cycles has received one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in
Benchmade Names Grantham to LE Position
Benchmade Knife Company has hired Cameron Grantham as the new Program Manager of Federal Law Enforcement Sales on their Federal Government team…
Red Wing Shoes Looks to Open Stores
Red Wing Shoe Co., best known for its work boots and owner of the Vasque outdoor brand, is planning on opening 125 store over the next five years, according to a report in the Minneapolis Tribune…
Under Armour Names Dowley to Leadership Roles
Under Armour said Mark Dowley is joining the company as executive vice president, global brand and president of international, effective Feb. 1.
UGG Reports 2010 Anti-Counterfeit Results
Deckers Outdoor Corp. announced the preliminary results of its anti-counterfeiting activities in 2010 on behalf of its brand UGG Australia. The data includes the single largest seizure of counterfeit product in the history of the brand, which occurred on
Sports Marketing Surveys Sold to Management
IFM Sports Marketing Surveys, based in the U.K., has sold its U.S. sporting goods research business Sports Marketing Surveys Inc, based in West Palm Beach, FL. The new ownership group is headed by Keith Storey, currently VP, according to Research magazine
Clinch Gear Partners with American Forces Network
Clinch Gear, the mixed martial arts apparel brand, and the American Forces Network announced a partnership to broadcast Clinch Gear Radio on AFN's “The Voice” weekly, beginning Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011…
K-Swiss Launches Jillian Michael’s K-Swiss Tubes Jumpstart Challenge
K-Swiss announced a multi-media retail campaign in partnership with Lady Foot Locker to 'jumpstart' the New Year with America's Toughest Trainer, Jillian Michaels and K-Swiss Tubes training footwear…
Jetboil Appoints International Sales Manager
Jetboil Inc. further expands its team with the recent hiring of James Bartho as international sales manager. He previously worked for Pacific Outdoor Equipment…
LJO Inc. Promotes Brian Kimberlin to President
LJO (Leif J. Osterberg) Inc., the maker of casual and athletic footwear based in Wayne, NJ, promoted Brian Kimberlin to president, Most recently, he was VP of sales for LJO…
Under Armour Extends Sponsorship of Auburn
Under Armour, Inc. will remain the exclusive outfitter of Auburn athletic programs through the 2015-16 season…
Power Balance Defends Itself Against Lawsuit
Power Balance, the maker of the bracelets designed to improve balance and agility, defended itself against claims that its product are ineffective. The comments stem from “negative press” in Australia, following by a class-action lawsuit filed in the U.S.
Zoot Spots Signs ITU Triathlon World Champion
Zoot Sports announced the addition of ITU Triathlon World Champion Javier Gómez Noya to its stable of professional athletes…
