Amer Sports, which owns the Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Arc’teryx, Suunto, Precor, Louisville Slugger and other sporting goods brands, released its second annual corporate responsibility report summing up initiatives and results taken in 2015.
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Wolverine Commends Michigan Delegation for Supporting American-made Athletic Footwear Bill
Wolverine Worldwide commended members of Michigan’s Congressional delegation for their support ensuring military recruits will have access to high-quality, American-made athletic footwear for training.
Senate Passes Defense Bill With Amendment On Made-In-America Athletic Shoes
The U.S. Senate passed a defense bill with language requiring the Pentagon to buy US-made athletic shoes for military recruits. The legislation is expected to offer a big benefit to New Balance.
Amer Sports Appoints Human Resources Chief
Amer Sports plans to appoint Sebastian Lund, formerly at Procter & Gamble, as its new chief human resources officer.
Birkenstock USA Hires Scott Radcliffe to Lead Americas Marketing
Birkenstock USA announced the addition of Scott Radcliffe as vice president of marketing, Americas.
Athletic Dealers of America Adds KM Sports
KM Sports of Pewaukee, WD has decided to join the Athletic Dealers of America. KM Sports has been in business since 1972, serving athletes and teams in the greater Milwaukee area.
American Hiking Society Advocates Urban Trail Systems
American Hiking Society released a report advocating creation of trails as a way to address the many health issues facing the American public due to physical inactivity during a media event on Capitol Hill Sunday.
PHIT America Sees Sharp Declines in Frequent Participants
While the number of physically inactive Americans actually declined from 83 million people in 2014 down to 81.7 million in 2015, the underlying numbers on physical inactivity in the U.S. paint a grave picture according to research just released by the Physical Activity Council (PAC).
Dick’s and The North Face Make Commitment to Healthier America
Active lifestyle companies Dick’s Sporting Goods and The North Face made commitments to the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA).
Intersport International Inc. Names Amer Sports Exec as Next CEO
Intersport International Inc. (IIC) named Amer Sports’ top marketing and retailing executive and West Point graduate Victor Duran as its first new CEO in 16 years.
Salewa North America Hires Icebreaker GM
Salewa North America, which distributes the Dynafit, Salewa, Wild Country and Pomoca brands in the United States and Canada, appointed Brian Mecham as its new general manager.
Amer Sports’ Duran Departs to Become CEO at Intersport
Amer Sports said Victor Duran, its senior vice president of marketing and business-to-consumer and a member of its executive board, has resigned in advance of assuming the CEO role at Intersport International Corporation Jan. 1, 2017.
Asics Americas First-Quarter Sales Slump on New Pressures
Asics America suffered a 5.5 percent decline in sales on a currency-neutral basis in the first quarter with a decline of 7.7 percent on the same basis in the United States. In a statement, Asics America blamed the sales decline on “some dynamic shifts” within the industry. These include point-of-sale data that showed performance footwear […]
Crocs Inc. First Quarter Boosted by Americas Pickup
Helped by a strong wholesale and e-commerce sales in the Americas, Crocs Inc. (Nasdaq:CROX) reported adjusted earnings rose 36.2 percent in the first quarter, to $6.4 million, or 7 cents per share. After charges, the shoe manufacturer had posted a loss of $6 million, or 8 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Revenue in […]
Editor’s Picks: Outdoor Poles & Camera Bags
Outfit your customers with support for their bodies and cameras (or drones) on their next trip outdoors with these latest products. By M.T. Elliot Peak Design Everyday Messenger Bag This bag keeps cameras within reach, and can expand or collapse accordingly, thanks to its FlexFold dividers. The main body holds a full DSLR, three lenses and small […]