Ibex Chooses PR Agency
Ibex has selected Verde PR & Consulting as its public relations agency of record, effective immediately…
RECALL: Bravo Sports Trampolines
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Bravo Sports of Sante Fe Spring, CA, has announced the recall of about 160,000 Bravo Sports Trampolines…
Isis Appoints Eastern Region Sales Manager
Isis hired Jackie Kirkwood as its new sales manager of the Eastern Region…
Rockport Launches New Ad Campaign
The Rockport Company introduced its newest global marketing campaigns for the Fall 2010 season, including “Hot Commute,” which will break in over 30 countries worldwide this week as well as a partnership with NBC's “The Apprentice” for an integrated
180s Appoints National Sales Manager
180s has promoted Lori Dalaker to national sales manager. Based in Chicago, IL, Dalaker will manage the 180s U.S. sales force of 38 representatives for the company's three brands, 180s, Degrees and Gorgonz…
Wolverine World Wide Raises Guidance on Record Q3
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported revenue jumped 11.7% in its third quarter ended Sept 11, to $320.4 million. The Outdoor Group, Heritage Brands Group and Wolverine Footwear Group all delivered strong double-digit increases in operating profit…
RILA Applauds DOJ Action Against Credit Card Practices
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) applauded the U.S. Department of Justice's move to reach a settlement with Visa and MasterCard and open a case against American Express regarding networks' anti-competitive practices…
ATK Receives $50 Million for Continued Production of 20mm PGU Ammo
Alliant Techsystems has received an order valued at more than $50 million from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center (RICC), Rock Island, IL, to produce multiple variants of 20mm PGU ammunition…
GSI Commerce to Open Louisville facility
GSI Commerce Inc. will hold a grand-opening ceremony on Monday, Oct. 11, for a new Louisville facility. The new facility will specialize in the customization of sports apparel such as jerseys, T-shirts, and fleecewear, according to a news release…
Under Armour Reiterates Goal to Become Number Two
With its launch of basketball shoes coming on Oct. 23, Under Armour Chief Executive Officer Kevin Plank in an interview with Bloomberg reiterated the company's near-term goal of becoming the number two athletic company behind Nike over the next few y
Outdoor Women’s Coalition Appoints Directors
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition has appointed eight volunteers to its board of directors. The new board members are: Larry Harrison, Lu Setnicka, Julia Clark Day, Michele Thomas, Heather Eusebio, Sara Lingafelter, Sarah Harper Burke and Amy
Big City Mountaineers Hires Executive Director
Big City Mountaineers, a non-profit that provides wilderness mentoring experiences to urban teens, has hired Lisa Mattis as its executive director…
Report: Team Sports = Happy Children
In a recent study conducted at the University of West Virginia, researchers found that youth in their teenage years that remain active and participate in organized athletics are more satisfied with their lives and feel healthier than their inactive peers.
Xenith and Riddell Make Moves as Schutt Sports Opens the Door
Xenith, LLC, manufacturer of the high-end X1 football helmet, has reportedly raised $10.5 million in equity financing from its existing investors…
House Approves Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (H.R. 2378) by a vote of 349 -78 last week, increasing pressure on China to hasten the appreciation of its currency…
