Spy Appoints VP of NA Sales
Spy Inc. promoted Charlie Ninegar to vice president of North American sales…
USA Swimming Launches New Campaign
Ten industry partners, including USA Swimming, are collaborating on a summer-long campaign called SwimToday, led by five-time Olympian and 12-time medalist, Dara Torres. The lighthearted campaign proclaims swimming as “the funnest sport there is” and show
HatsanUSA Inc. Hires New Sales Rep Firm
HatsanUSA, Inc. announced its partnership with Odle Sales as its new sales representative in the “MINK” states…
Crocs Cuts Jobs, Closes Stores After Earnings Drop
Crocs, Inc. said it would reverse its strategy Tuesday, saying and focus on profits over growth. The company will trim its product line, close stores, cut back on direct investment overseas and focus on efficiency. The company unveiled the plan while repo
Skechers Signs Kelly Brook as Endorser
Skechers has signed model, actress and television presenter Kelly Brook to appear globally in the footwear company’s multi-platform marketing and social media campaigns through 2015. The British-born star…
Outsiders Ball Sponsors Finalized
The Outdoor Foundation confirmed the full roster of sponsors for the 2014 Outsiders Ball, which will be held in Salt Lake City on the eve of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market…
Bill Hicks and Co. Launches New Website
Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd. a full-line distributor for the hunting and shooting-sports industry, announces the launch of their new website…
Majestic Athletic Launches Player Trades Promotion
Majestic has launched its new Summer Trade Bummer Buster promotion. Now through July 31, Majestic will offer any customer who has purchased the jersey of a traded player through majesticathletic.com a coupon for 50 percent off toward another authentic col
Johnny Manziel Top 2014 NFL Jersey-Seller
Johnny Manziel, the 22nd overall pick in the in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, has the top selling NFL player jersey on NFLShop.com. The sales were based between Apr. 1 and July 17…
After Victory in the House, Fight for Fast Track Recalls Moves to Senate
The U.S. House voted 229 to 194 to approve an amendment that would stop the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) from essentially killing it highly popular and award winning Fast Track Program for voluntary product recalls…
Cortland unveils ‘Next 100 Years’ Initiative
To mark the Cortland Line Company’s centennial in 2015, the company announced that it is partnering with four conservation and education organizations to help ensure that great fishing remains a part of our nation's heritage for another century
Bipartisan Duck Stamp Companion Bills Introduced in House and Senate
Ducks Unlimited officials (DU) voiced strong support for the Federal Duck Stamp Act of 2014, a bill introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate…
Brunswick to Divest Bowling Businesses
Brunswick Corporation reached an agreement to sell its retail bowling business to Bowlmor AMF for $270 million. As a result of the sale, the company also said it plans to divest its bowling products business, which includes a wide range of balls, bags, sh
Active Ride Shop Finds New Investor to Help Expand
Active Ride Shop has received an undisclosed investment from Tengram Capital Partners with a plan to accelerate its expansion. As a part of Tengram’s investment, Rick Mina, a former Foot Locker executive, will join the action sports chain’s bo
Sports Direct Reports Double Digit Comps Growth for Fiscal 2014
Sports Direct International plc's comparable store sales grew 10.5 percent in the fiscal year ended April 27 on top of a 10.6 percent increase in the prior fiscal year, according to preliminary figures released by the rapidly growing U.K. based retai
