Baffin Takes on Charitable 14-Day Winter Bike Expedition Around Lake Ontario
Starting at Baffin headquarters in Stoney Creek on January 30th, members from the Canadian footwear & apparel company will be embarking on a 1000km,14-day cycling expedition around one of North America’s Great Lakes, Lake Ontario.
New Era Becomes Official Apparel Provider for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports
New Era Cap, in its fourth year as the official headwear of INDYCAR, announced a partnership with Verizon IndyCar Series team Schmidt Peterson Motorsports to become its provider of team and fan apparel.
USPA Global Licensing Appoints CEO
USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL), the official licensing arm and national broadcaster of the United States Polo Association (USPA), announced the promotion of J. Michael Prince to CEO and the election of W. David Cummings as chairman of the board effective immediately.
SFIA Promotes Kerman to Manager of Business Operations
Alex Kerman, who joined SFIA in 2015, will now be responsible for overseeing the SFIA research portfolio, sales and analytics, as well as ensuring member benefit and satisfaction.
OIA Presents Film Series Around Supply Chain Transparency
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is producing a film series to tell the stories of outdoor companies that operate with purpose and environmental consciousness and demonstrate transparent, sustainable business practices.
NSGA Welcomes Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo to Management Conference
Tom Izzo, Michigan State University (MSU) head men’s basketball coach, will kick off the 2018 NSGA Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit on Monday, May 21.
Balega Hires Brand Manager
Balega, a leading performance sock brand in the run specialty market, welcomes Mary Hannah Andrews as Balega brand manager. Hannah will oversee Balega’s brand’s promotional programs as well as support the expansion of Balega’s parent company, Implus, and its Implus Run Specialty Group division.
Asics to Appoint Yasuhito Hirota President
Motoi Oyama, chairman and CEO, said, “Approaching my eleventh year in the role, the decision to appoint a new president was taken in order to ensure that the group can advance as one towards the next stage of our medium-term strategy, the Asics Growth Plan (AGP) 2020.”
Famous Footwear’s President to Retire
Caleres announced Rick Ausick, president of Famous Footwear, will retire in 2018 as part of a planned succession. Ausick joined Caleres in 2002 as Famous Footwear’s SVP and chief merchandise officer and eventually became division president in 2010.
North Face Adds Alpine Climber David Lama to Global Athlete Team
Beginning as a competition climber, Lama was the youngest person ever to win a climbing World Cup in both Lead and Bouldering.
Susquehanna Upgrades Dick’s SG To Positive On Weather Benefit
Believing the retailer’s fourth-quarter results should surprise on the upside given management’s conservative guidance and the benefits of cold weather, Susquehanna Financial Group raised its rating on Dick’s Sporting Goods to “Positive” from “Neutral.”
Seirus Appoints Production Operations Manager
Seirus Innovation, specialists in cold weather accessories, hired Colin Murray as production operations manager. Prior to joining Seirus, Murray served as the supply chain director at Bridgemore Tech.
Lowa Announces New Southeast Sales Team
Lowa Boots welcomed The Summit Group as the company’s new Southeast sales team.
Gander Outdoors Announces Openings for Three Locations
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, is opening stores in Fredericksburg, VA; Chesterfield, MO; and Muncy, PA.
Mudder Dog Obstacle Course Launched
Tough Mudder Inc. is hosting its first Ruff Mudder – an obstacle course especially designed for dogs – at the Tough Mudder Los Angeles Event Weekend on Saturday, March 3 at Polsa Rosa Ranch in Acton, CA.
