RG3 Fined $10K For Wearing Adidas
The NFL fined Robert Griffin III, the Washington Redskins star quarterback, $10,000 for wearing Adidas apparel to a postgame news conference following a win over the Baltimore Ravens on Dec. 9…
Oboz Names New Rep for Mid-Atlantic Region
Oboz welcomed Dave Donahue and Kinetic Representatives as its new sales agent for the Mid-Atlantic region including Washington, D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and New York…
Hobie Cat Names Director General for New European Subsidiary
Hobie Cat Company has appointed Michel Corigliano, who has 21 years of Hobie experience, to the newly created position of director general for Hobie Cat Europe…
Louisville Slugger Partners with University of North Carolina
After several years with another company, the University of North Carolina has signed a six-year agreement with Louisville Slugger to use BBCOR bats from the leading bat manufacturer. In addition to current NCAA Champion Arizona, the Tar Heels join other
AceCamp Opens U.S. Headquarters in Salt Lake City
AceCamp has opened its U.S. headquarters in Salt Lake City in a bid to establish a beachhead in the U.S. camping market. Founded 12 years ago, the Chinese company has offered its line of camping equipment and accessories in Europe since 2008…
Moosejaw Offers Same-Day Delivery, Powered by FedEx and Monetate
Moosejaw will offer same-day shipping service on orders placed by 5 p.m. in the Chicago and Denver-Boulder markets by enabling online customers to view and order from its stores in those markets…
Kirk Nichols Joins Newton Running as VP of Sales
Newton Running, based in Boulder, appointed Kirk Nichols as VP of sales. A 20-year footwear-industry veteran, Nichols previously worked at Columbia Sportswear, Hi-Tec Sports and LaCrosse Footwear…
Volcom Appoints Design Director for Men’s and Youth
Volcom, Inc. announced the appointment of Jason Bleick as senior design director for Men’s & Youth divisions. He was most recently creative director for Analog and spent 7 years working with the brand in various creative capacities…
Jones Group Appoints Chief People Officer
The Jones Group Inc., the parent of Nine West, announced the promotion of Aida Tejero-DeColli to the newly created position of chief people officer, effective immediately. In this elevated role, Aida will continue to lead all efforts supporting human res
The North Face Awards Explore Fund Grant to Adventure Risk Challenge
The North Face has awarded an Explore Fund grant to Adventure Risk Challenge, a year-round outdoor education program for underserved high school students under the the auspices of UC Berkeley…
Hestra USA Hires Sales Manager for Rocky Mountain Territory
Hestra gloves hired Marc Cutilletta as regional sales manager for the Rocky Mountain territory in the Hestra USA corporate office in Golden, CO…
Gildan to Open Plant in Salisbury, SC
Gildan Activewear plans to build a new yarn-spinning facility in Salisbury, SC. The opening is expected bring up to 170 jobs and more than $50 million in investments to the area, state officials said Wednesday…
Broder Bros Appoints Norman Hullinger CEO
Broder Bros., Co., the nation’s largest distributor of imprintable apparel, appointed Norman Hullinger as chief executive officer. Having been with the company for the past decade, Hullinger was most recently COO of Broder…
Smack Sportswear Signs Athletes
Smack Sportswear, the maker of custom-designed volleyball apparel, has partnered with the starting setter for the USA Men’s National Team (in the 2012 London Olympic Games), Donald Suxho, as well as former star of the Brazilian National Team, Rodrig
EU Includes Cycling in Transportation Funding Guidelines
Cycling and EuroVelo has been included in a crucial EU infrastructure vote on funding rules, opening the door to billions of euros of investment. The vote comes as cycling advocates in the U.S. adjust to major reductions in federal funding for cycling and
