Vivobarefoot Hires Robert Mangione as U.S. Brand Manager
Vivobarefoot, announced the recent hire of Robert Mangione as U.S. brand manager, reporting directly to Stephen Libonati, president of Ralph Libonati Footwear and Vivobarefoot U.S. distributor…
J. C. Penney Reaffirms Q4 Outlook
JC Penney reported that it was “pleased with its performance for the holiday period, showing continued progress in its turnaround efforts,” with a good response in store and online. The retailer didn't provide any more specifics on December's sa
TROP Manufacturing Acquires the Ed Brown 704 Rifle
Trop Manufacturing, LLC announces its acquisition of the Ed Brown 704 rifle from Ed Brown Products, Inc….
Adidas Smart Run Watch Honored at CES
Mio Global, makers of the wrist-worn heart rate monitors Mio ALPHA and Mio LINK, together with Adidas, announced that the heart-rate monitoring technology featured in the miCoach SMART RUN watch which has been selected as a Health and Fitness Honoree in
Hi-Tec to Launch Children’s Footwear Storytelling Campaign
Hi-Tec Sports is launching a new storytelling campaign for 2014 that highlights its revolutionary Big-Fit System – a volume adjusting technology – which allows its kids’ shoes to grow with its wearers. Hi-Tec commissioned a Disney illustrator whose
Billabong Appoints Women’s Global GM
Susan Branch, former SVP & global head of product for the Roxy and Quiksilver brands, has been named as Billabong‘s new global general manager for Billabong Women’s…
The Conservation Alliance to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
The Conservation Alliance will celebrate its 25th anniversary with an evening party at the 2014 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market this August. The organization was founded in 1989 by Patagonia, Kelty, The North Face and REI. Membership now includes more than
OBIT: Fenix Outdoor Founder Ake Nordin
Ake Nordin, the founder of the Swedish outdoor brand Fjällräven and its parent company Fenix Outdoors, has died, according to a statement released by Fenix Outdoor Group…
Vecchione to Spearhead North American Distribution for New Activewear Brand
Former Polartec President and CEO Andy Vecchione has resurfaced at the helm of the North American operations of Super.Natural — a Chinese-owned brand that specializes in mixing merino wool with performance fibers to create active wear for outdoor, fitness
Archery America LLC Names New Winchester Archery V.P.
Archery America, LLC, parent company of Winchester Archery, announces the hire of Bill Ruth as Vice President of Sales and Marketing…
Bricks-and-Mortar Traffic, Conversions and Sales Rose in December
Bricks-and-mortar traffic, conversions and sales grew substantially in December 2013 compared with a year earlier as promotions lured shoppers into stores the week before Christmas, according to an analysis by Euclid…
Minox USA New Distributor for Puma Knives
Minox USA, Inc. is now the exclusive distributor in the USA for all original Puma and Puma IP knives…
Sensoria Inks Distribution Agreement with Vivobarefoot
Heapsylon, the creator of the Sensoria Fitness bio-tracking line of smart clothing, signed a non-exclusive worldwide distribution agreement with British shoe manufacturer Vivobarefoot for its Sensoria Fitness line of wearable technology socks…
Falcon Shoe Sold to Globe Manufacturing
Globe Manufacturing Co. has purchased Falcon Performance Footwear. Falcon, which has been making boots in Maine for more than 50 years, has changed its name to Globe Footwear LLC…
Sport Chek Signs Canadian NHL Star Steven Stamkos
Canada's leading sports retailer, Sport Chek, signed Canadian National Hockey League (NHL) star Steven Stamkos to a multi-year strategic partnership. The partnership will see Stamkos play an important role in the company's branding and advertisi
