Arena Swim to Sponsor Auburn University
Arena Swim USA will become the official equipment supplier to the university's men's and women's swim teams. The four-year deal marks Arena's entry into American university sports…
Liquid Force Names Brand Manager, Kite Division
Liquid Force announced that Gary Siskar will be joining the Kite Division as brand manager. The 20-year veteran has worked for brands such as Arnette, OP, Sole Tech, and Burton…
McDavid Sponsors U.S. Snowboarder
McDavid, Inc. inked an endorsement deal with Nick Baumgartner, who will represent the US in Vancouver for the winter games later this month. Baumgartner will wear McDavid’s newest line of HexPad protective apparel during the games, which kick off o
U.S. Snowboarder to Utilize HexPad Protection in Vancouver
U.S. Olympian Nick Baumgartner will wear McDavid Inc.’s newest line of HexPad protective apparel during the winter games in Vancouver, which kick off on Feb. 12. He is the first snowboarder to officially represent McDavid in competition…
Stein Mart Names Chief Merchant
Brian R. Morrow has been appointed executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of Stein Mart, Inc.. Morrow has more than 25 years of merchandise leadership, most recently as senior vice president and general merchandising manager at Macy'
Body Bar Names European Distributor
Body Bar Inc. said Meijers Distribution has become a Body Bar Master Distributor. Meijers distributes to the Benelux region, which includes Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg. Meijers will also act as a master distributor for Body Bar products in Euro
Snow Sports Coalition Addresses Congress on Climate Change
Jeremy Jones, eight-time Big Mountain Snowboarder of the Year, along with a coalition of winter sport filmmakers and industry representatives, appeared before lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss the economic, social and intangible values of winter sports
Payless ShoeSource Supports African American Youth
In celebration of Black History Month this February, Payless ShoeSource will continue its Payless Inspiring Possibilities Scholarship program by joining together with its shoppers and the National Urban League (NUL) to raise money to support the future of
Nike Forms New Collaboration for Livestrong
LIVESTRONG and NIKE, Inc. announced a new strategy for Nike's LIVESTRONG product collection that will increase the partnership's innovative efforts to raise awareness for the cancer fight globally and expand sales internationally…
OR Cements Position as Running Specialty Venue
While Outdoor Retailer has always showcased traditional outdoor and trail running footwear product at both the Summer Market and Winter Market, it is now quite evident that the venue has become the next stop—for other more traditional athletic brands and
Hanesbrands Forecasts Revenue Growth in 2010
Hanesbrands Inc.’s sales declined 4.5% to $988.7 million in the 2009 fourth quarter, resulting in an 8.4% revenue decline for the full year. But the parent of Hanes, Champion and Duofold forecast revenues would grow 5% in 2010. Two-thirds of the in
Acushnet Golf Sees Q4 Growth
The Acushnet Co., the division of Fortune Brands that includes the Cobra, Titleist and FootJoy brands, reported fourth quarter revenue was up 6.9% to $226.9 million from $212.2 million a year ago…
Barbie’s Manager to Join Jones Apparel as President
Jones Apparel said Richard Dickson has been hired from Mattel, where he revitalized the Barbie brand, to be president and CEO of branded businesses…
LaCrosse Reports 24% Q4 Topline Growth; FY09 Up 9%
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported net sales for the fourth quarter and quarter ended Dec. 31, 2009 were $42.5 million, up 21% from $35.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. The 2009 results represent record quarterly sales for the company. For the full
$1.6 Billion Requested for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2011 Budget
The president's 2011 budget request of $1.6 billion for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will focus funding on the agency's highest priority conservation initiatives, while containing costs through management efficiencies and other savings to
