Skullcandy Appoints Head of Domestic Sales
Skullcandy, Inc., announced the company has promoted Denny Bruce to the position of head of domestic sales, reporting to the company's CEO, Hoby Darling…
Survey at OutDoor in Friedrichshafen Shows Outlook Improving
Europe’s outdoor market is strengthening, according to 44 percent of attendees surveyed at the 20th annual OutDoor trade show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Another 34 percent described it as stable…
Russell Collection to Debut at Walmart
Russell Brands, LLC will introduce an exclusive line of ‘Russell’ men’s fleece and performance apparel at Walmart this fall, representing the first time Russell will sell to the discount giant…
Avia Launches at Walmart
Avia is now available in Walmart's stores and on walmart.com. In May, Brown Shoe Co. sold Avia as well as the Nevados outdoor brand to Galaxy Brand Holdings Inc. for $74 million…
Business Council Applauds Senate Confirmation of New EPA Administrator
The American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC), which includes such companies as Adidas, Dansko, Patagonia, The North Face and Timberland, applauded the Senate for voting Thursday to confirm Gina McCarthy as the new administrator of the Environmental Pr
DHX Media Re-licenses Yo Gabba Gabba! for Vans
DHX Media Ltd., an independent creator, producer, distributor and licensor of mainly children's entertainment content, has launched a new collection of Vans x Yo Gabba Gabba! toddler shoes, based on its hit pre-school series…
Baffin Makes New Hires
Along with an expansion of its warehouse, Baffin, the performance footwear and apparel company based in Stoney Creek, Ontario, added four new members to its sales and marketing teams…
Mountain Hardwear Hires JAM Media Collective
Mountain Hardwear has appointed JAM Media Collective as its public relations agency of record…
Woolrich to Document Motorcycle Trip from Whistler, BC to Patagonia
Woolrich, whose apparel has been worn by explorers and adventurers since 1830, has teamed up with Jordan Hufnagel and James Crowe of adventure outfitter West America on a motorcycle odyssey from Whistler, BC to Patagonia and back. The duo will be wearing
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Stores Sales Inch up in June
Retail sales at sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores reached $7.50 billion in June on a seasonally adjusted basis, up 0.7 percent from May and 3.4 percent from June 2012, according to advance estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau. For the second qua
Altamont Capital Partners Agree to Acquire Dakine
Altamont Capital Partners (Altamont) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Dakine, the action sports and outdoor accessories and apparel company, from Billabong International Limited (Billabong)…
Timbuk2 Consolidates Ownership, Raises New Capital
An investment group led by former Timberland COO Ken Pucker has joined with management at Timbuk2 to acquire a a controlling stake in Timbuk2 from affiliates of VMG Partners and other owners. The transaction consolidated ownership of Timbuk2, while also
ICAST Closes 2013 Show
Approximately 9,500 representatives from the global fishing industry were in attendance at the 56th International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, produced by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA). Held July 9-12 at t
Shimano Streamlines Distribution to Better Serve IBDs
Shimano American Corp. and Shimano Canada Ltd. have restructured North American distribution towards a more dealer direct service model that aims in part to boost support for the independent bicycle dealer channel…
Leatherman Names Rivera President of Leatherman Tool
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. has named long-time employee Benjamin Rivera as president of Leatherman Tool. Rivera, who helped create the company's multi-tool line, will report to company CEO, Jake Nichol. Rakesh Sridharan will continue in his role as
