American Rec Further Consolidates Outdoor Brands Under New Umbrella
American Recreation Products will replace dozens of outside reps with an in-house sales force over the next 30 days in a bid to cut costs and reach earnings targets of Sun Capital Securities Group LLC. The move is part of a broader reorganization of the
Soles4Souls Files Suit Against Distributor for Selling Donated Shoes on eBay
Soles4Souls has filed a lawsuit against Gleaning for the World, Inc. and other parties after Soles4Souls discovered that donated pairs of Minnetonka Moccasins that were supposed to be distributed to needy people in Africa were being sold for profit on eBa
$20 Million in Grants Will Help Preserve Coastal Wetlands
H. Dale Hall, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announced that twenty-five conservation projects benefiting fish and wildlife on more than 13,543 acres of coastal habitat in twelve States will be funded with $20.1 million from 2009 National
FIFA Names Official World Cup Merchandiser
Total Apparel Group, Inc. has been appointed by FIFA's Exclusive Worldwide Master Licensee, Global Brands Group(GBG), for a multi-year exclusive Distribution Rights agreement within the United States, Caribbean and U.S. Territories for the 2010 FIFA
Dodger Sportswear Appoints New President
Dodger Sportswear has appointed Mark Adams as president of the company-officially beginning Jan. 4, 2009…
Spalding to Introduce Inaugural Balls
Spalding, along with the Harlem Globetrotters, this month are introducing four “Inaugural Balls,” or red, white and blue basketballs, in December in light of the upcoming inaugural proceedings for President-elect Barack Obama…
U.S. Reel Adds Marketing Agencies for 2009
U.S. Reel, the St. Louis-based manufacturer of spinning and baitcasting reels, will begin 2009 with an industry-experienced marketing team with the addition of Adventure Advertising of Buford, GA., and the Walker Agency of Scottsdale, AZ…
Mission Six, Monix Apparel Brands Will Take on Equipment
After more than 15 years of developing outerwear, Mission Six and Monix have announced their entrance into the hardgoods spectrum. Both Mission Six and Monix are bringing full hardgoods programs to the table for the 2009/10 season, consisting of snowboard
Lululemon Adds Morfitt to Board
Lululemon athletica inc. has appointed Marti Morfitt to the company's Board of Directors. Morfitt's appointment expands lululemon athletica's board to ten members…
Jetboil Re-Launches Website
Jetboil, creators of the integrated outdoor cooking systems, announces the launch of the new Jetboil website
Quiksilver Revenues Up 3% for Q4, 11% for Year
Quiksilver, Inc. reported consolidated net revenues increased 3% in the fourth quarter ended Oct. 31, to $606.9 million compared to $587.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. The company lost $13.8 million from continuing operations versus incom
Easton Hockey Exec Joins OGIO
Mark Kuryak, formally with Easton Bell Sports, has been appointed as the new VP Global Action/Professional/Sport for OGIO, the gear bag manufacturer. Kuryak will oversee the sales and marketing for OGIO’s entire student, professional and action sports div
2010 ispo Show Date Change
In 2010, ispo winter will be held one week later than usual, from Feb. 7 to 10. The reason for this modification is a change in the U.S. trade show calendar. SnowSports Industries America (SIA)…
Litespeed Launches First Consumer Rebate Program
In response to a tightening economy, the makers of Litespeed Bicycles are launching the industry’s first ever direct-to-consumer rebate program. Specialty hangtags are being distributed this week to all Litespeed dealers to launch and promote the campaign
CEO of US Operations Out at MBT
Masai Barefoot Technology has announced that, effective immediately, Sheri Poe will no longer serve as CEO of US Operations. Ken Pucker, who was named interim Global CEO in early November, will assume her responsibilities for managing the US entity of MB
