Urban Climber Magazine and The International Council for Competition Climbing have entered into a multi-year strategic partnership. Effective immediately, Urban Climber Magazine becomes UIAA Climbing's Official Magazine Partner in North America, prov
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Spyder Shuffles Management Team
Spyder Active Sports, Inc. promoted Cees DeWitte to EVP of global sales. Chritophe Weissenberger was named director of sales-Europe; Jeff Sale joined the company as director of North American specialty sales; Joe Vernachio was promoted to EVP of product;
Puma Partners with Major Indoor Soccer League
PUMA North America entered a four-year partnership with the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) making the it brand the official ball supplier of the MISL…
Wolverine Increases Guidance on Strong Q3…
Wolverine World Wide saw earnings outpace high-single-digit sales increases for the third quarter and the company’s Outdoor Group again led the way. Wolverine’s Heritage Brands Group and Hush Puppies brand reported significant sales increases, while the W
ORC Industries to Acquire Bell Canoe Works…
While the usual flurry of post-OR acquisitions have taken a bit longer to get up to speed this year, it began with an unexpected deal in the paddlesports sector. ORC Industries has signed an agreement to acquire Bell Canoe Works from the company’s owner,
EMS Hires Mayerson as New CFO and COO
Eastern Mountain Sports has appointed Robert K. Mayerson as Executive Vice President, CFO and COO. His role is vital in establishing the company’s framework for strategic growth. Initially, Bob will have responsibility for Finance, Human Resources, and
Russell Athletic Renews ABCA Sponsorship
Russell Athletic recently renewed a sponsorship contract with the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) to continue as an official sponsor of the ABCA and will be “The Official Sponsor of the ABCA’s Hall of Fame/Coach of the Year Banquet.” The spo
Lands’ End Founder, Gary C. Comer Passes Away at 78
Gary C. Comer, Lands' End founder, noted philanthropist and environmental advocate, died on October 4, 2006 at The University of Chicago Hospital. His love of sailboat racing and his entrepreneurial spirit came together when Comer and five partners i
Everlast Expands Mexico Licensing Agreement
Everlast Worldwide Inc. expanded its license with Slace, S.A. de C.V. of Anahuac, Mexico to include Everlast-branded sport bags, duffels and back packs in Mexico…
Wal-Mart September Comps Inch-up 1.3%
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported net sales for the month of fiscal month of September increased 7.9% to $20.091 billion. Comparable store sales increased 1.3%…
Conservation Alliance Issues $250,000 in Grants
The Conservation Alliance sent checks totaling $250,000 to ten organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America. The donations marked the Alliance’s final disbursal of funding for 2006, and brought the year’s contributions to a new hi
Eagle Creek Re-launches Gimme Shelter Program
Eagle Creek and its retail partners re-launched Eagle Creek's consumer-facing North American wheeled luggage trade-in program, which first launched in 2005, that directly benefits those who are in homeless and/or domestic violence situations…
Cutter and Buck Adds Dillard and Kennedy to Sales Force
Cutter & Buck hired two new regional golf sales representatives, Mark Dillard and Bryan Kennedy. Dillard will be responsible for servicing all golf accounts in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle and Kennedy will be charged with South Texas and Louisiana.
SGMA: Interest in Team Sports Increasing
Team sports are in a battle for the time and attention of the American sports enthusiast. That’s one way to summarize to the state of team sports in the United States. According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA), team sports remain v
lululemon athletica Inks JV with Descente
lululemon athletica is expanding operations in Asia. With a store already in Tokyo, lululemon athletica is partnering with Descente Ltd. to establish the joint venture “lululemon Japan Inc.” The Vancouver-based lululemon athletica will hold majority owner