Skechers Partners with Soles4Souls Around BOBS Collection
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that for every pair of BOBS alpagarta shoes sold, the company will donate two pairs of BOBS shoes to children in need through the Soles4Souls shoe charity organization…
Nike, Adidas, Others Praise Administration’s Crackdown on Rogue Websites
A diverse group of companies including Nike, Adidas and several professional sports leagues praised the Obama administration for cracking down on online piracy. The companies wrote to Attorney General Eric Holder and John Morton, director of Immigration a
Chaco Preserves 20,000 Pairs of Sandals in Seven Months
Chaco's ReChaco program, known for giving sandals (and now shoes) a second life, has reached another large milestone with its 20,000th repair, since moving to Wolverine World Wide facilities…
Easton Hockey Appoints Western Sales Manager
Easton Hockey appointed Tom Copeland as Western sales manager for Easton Hockey U.S. Among an array of other professional successes, Copeland recently served as the national director of sales at TaylorMade – adidas…
Globe Re-Signs Hobgood Brothers to Multi-Year Deal
Globe, the action sports footwear brand, announced a new multi-year commitment with two of the world's most prolific surfers, CJ and Damien Hobgood. The twins have been a part of the Globe family for nearly 15 years…
Gregory Mountain Products Hires N.A. Marketing Manager
Gregory Mountain Products named Andy Yorkin to its North American management team, where he will serve as marketing manager alongside John Pieper, director of sales & marketing. Yorkin will focus on solidifying Gregory's global brand image as the com
Backcountry.com Promotes Jill Layfield to CEO
Backcountry.com said that Jill Layfield, currently COO, will be promoted to CEO of the company, effective Feb. 1, 2011. After 14 years at the helm, co-founder and CEO Jim Holland will become executive chairman of the board. Co-founder John Bresee take on
Hincapie Adding Reps to Enhance Distribution in 2011
Hincapie Sportswear has hired Chris Morgan and John Huenink as sales representatives in the Southeast and Midwest. Effective immediately, Morgan and Huenink will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to IBDs and custom clothing
Sea to Summit Becomes Grassroots Vendor Partner
Sea to Summit has become the latest vendor partner with Grassroots Outdoor Alliance…
Emotion Kayaks Fills Four Positions
Emotion Kayaks has filled four positions with new personnel in a bid to keep up with growth…
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Leader to Retire
David N. Startzell, leader of a successful 30-year effort to place the Appalachian Trail securely on public lands from Maine to Georgia, will retire from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) near the end of this year…
Chinese Wages to Grow 20% in 2011, Renminbi to Appreciate 5%
The Renminbi will appreciate 5% in both 2011 and 2012 and wage growth will again approach 20% in China this year, predicted the managing director and chairperson of China equities and commodities for J P Morgan…
Under Armour Outdoor Selects Driftwood Media
Under Armour, Inc. has selected Driftwood Media, Inc. to assist with its media relations and communications efforts. Driftwood Media will work directly with Under Armour's Hunt, Fish, and Tactical divisions…
Clough Returns as B.A.S.S. Conservation Director
B.A.S.S. said Noreen Clough, an experienced leader in conservation and natural resource organizations, has been named B.A.S.S. conservation director…
Seace Joins Kruger Optical as Sales and Marketing Manager
Walter Seace, a seasoned sales marketing professional with over 25 years’ experience in the outdoor industry, has joined sports optics provider Kruger Optical…
