Hydro-Photon Appoints VP of Sales
Hydro-Photon, Inc. (HPI), makers of SteriPEN Handheld UV Water Purifiers, appointed Christopher J. Lussier as vice president of global sales…
Gita Appoints New Rep Group
Gita Sporting Goods Ltd., importer and wholesaler of high quality equipment and soft goods, hired the Vivion Group as its sales representative for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas…
Asics Extends Partnership with Girls on the Run
Asics America Corporation announced a new partnership with Girls on the Run, the physical activity-based youth development program for girls in third through eighth grade…
STX Signs Germany Field Hockey Star
STX LLC signed its first German women’s national field hockey player, Nina Hasselmann…
Under Armour Brings Back Jamie Foxx for Curry Two Campaign
Under Armour, Stephen Curry and Jamie Foxx have teamed up again in a new campaign to launch the Curry Two shoe from Under Armour.
Oboz Moves to New Headquarters
Oboz, the outdoor footwear company, moved to new, larger headquarters in Bozeman, MT…
Petzl Taps Block to Head North American Sports Division
Petzl named Brian Block, formerly sales director for Gregory Mountain Products and High Sierra Outdoor, as manager of its sport division in North America…
ToadandCo Hires Baratti Marketing as Southwest Rep Agency
Toad&Co has appointed Baratti Marketing as its independent sales agency in the territory encompassing Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma…
Flip Flop Shops Acquired by Cherokee Global Brands
Cherokee Global Brands has acquired Flip Flop Shops, a leading franchise retail chain selling a wide range of flip flops, casual footwear and accessories…
Laird Hamilton Launches Surf Line
Laird Hamilton, big-wave surfer, launched Laird Apparel LLC, a business venture between three core partners: Chief Creative Officer William Cawley, President Tim Garrett and Hamilton…
Coghlan’s Acquires McNett Corp.
Coghlan's Ltd acquired McNett Corp. in a deal that combines leading suppliers of gear maintenance and repair products and other outdoor recreation accessories from Canada and the United States. Transaction terms were not disclosed…
National Park Service Is On Pace to Break it’s Last Year’s Visitation Record
Mild spring weather, cheap gas prices and Hollywood could help the National Park Service (NPS) set visitation records for the second consecutive year, according to preliminary data from the agency…
Quiksilver Bankruptcy Ruling Keeps Oaktree Rescue on Track
A federal bankruptcy judge cleared the way Thursday for a takeover of Quiksilver Inc. by the private equity firm Oaktree Capital Partners LP, while leaving the door open for superior offers…
ROC Gear Begins Manufacturing Mad Water Waterproof Duffels in Georgia
ROC Gear, a retailer, designer and distributor of outdoor gear, has created a manufacturing operation at its headquarters in Commerce, Ga. to make a new line of waterproof duffle bags for its Mad Water brand…
Industrial Revolution Acquires Action Camera Brand
Industrial Revolution has acquired the complete product line of Intova LLC, a Hawaii-based maker of waterproof action cameras and accessories…
