Start-up to Launch Extended Service Program at Interbike
A new type of extended service program for bikes designed to benefit retailers by creating happy customers and increased revenue will debut at next week's Interbike trade show in Las Vegas…
Thane Direct Secures Global Distribution Rights to TapouT XT
Thane Direct has secured worldwide distribution rights to the home fitness program, TapouT XT, according to a joint announcement by Amir Tukulj, CEO of Thane Direct and Lloyd Neher, CEO of TFit LLC, marketer of TapouT XT…
Wildlife Related Recreation Grew in 28 States from 2006-11
Participation in wildlife-associated recreation increased in 28 states since 2006, according to the findings of the 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation State Overview Report released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife S
Easton-Bell Earns Spot on InformationWeek 500 List
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. was ranked 151st this year on the InformationWeek 500 list based on its implementation of a Virtual Private LAN. The network overcame bandwidth constraints that made it difficult for engineers in Asia and the U.S. to share large f
Crocs Appoints Chief Product Officer and Chief Sales Officer
Crocs, Inc. announced that Dale Bathum has been appointed chief product officer, Mike DeBell has been named chief sales officer and Doug Hayes has taken the role of president of the Americas market…
McDavid Hosts Basketball Tournament
McDavid, Inc. will host and sponsor the inaugural “First On, Last Off” Basketball Tournament Sept. 22-23. The tournament will take place at Collins Academy High School in Chicago, IL and coincides with the launch of the company’s new branding…
Amazon to Merge Endless.com
Amazon will be consolidating Endless.com, its fashion shoe and accessories website, into its Amazon site. According to a message on the front page of the endless.com website, endless.com on Sept. 27 will become part of Amazon/Fashion…
Nordstrom to Open First Stores in Canada
Nordstrom plans to start serving customers with its first full-line stores in Canada beginning Fall of 2014. The company is partnering with Cadillac Fairview, one of North America's largest investors, owners and managers of commercial real estate, to
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk Tours New Balance Shoe Factory in Maine
New Balance hosted a visit by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk on Thursday at the company’s Norridgewock, MEfactory. Ambassador Kirk toured the facility to learn about New Balance's production techniques with company President and CEO Rob DeM
Spyder Promotes Joann Smith to VP of Merchandising
Spyder Active Sports, Inc. has promoted Joann Smith from the role of director of merchandising to the role of vice president of merchandising…
Outdoor Sports Marketing Adds Staff
Outdoor Sports Marketing has hired Kyle McDonald of Virginia Beach, VA. McDonald brings more than a decade of outdoor specialty experience to the team, a passion for the outdoors, an understanding of retailer needs, and the desire to cultivate strong, pro
Prince Extends Partnership With Mike And Bob Bryan
Prince Global, the tennis equipment and footwear company, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Active Brands Company, has renewed a partnership with record-breaking American doubles team and 2012 U.S. Open…
Escalade Sports Appoints VP of Marketing
Escalade Sports continues to intensify its focus on brands and brand development, and in line with that objective, has named David Vogrin to the new position – director of marketing…
SGMA To Change Name to Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) plans to change its name to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) as part of a new branding effort. The rebranding process is a reflection of a multi-year strategic planning process that inclu
New Presidential Youth Fitness Program Focuses on Health
The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN) is launching the Presidential Youth Fitness Program this month. The new school-based program will replace the President’s Council Youth Fitness Test, which has been implemented i
