Vans Appoints Skate Marketing Manager
Vans hired Justin Regan as its new skate marketing manager. Most recently, Regan has led global brand marketing for apparel brand Altamont. Previously, Regan headed up global brand marketing for Emerica footwear and apparel…
Former Dick’s SG Exec admits $2 Million Kickback Scheme
Joseph Queri Jr., vice president of real estate at Dick's Sporting Goods, admitted that he covertly took $2 million in kickbacks over seven years in connection with 27 new stores across the country, according to syracuse.com…
Steve Madden to Distribute Superga
Steven Madden Ltd. has reached an agreement to become the exclusive U.S. distributor of Superga, the Italian athletic footwear brand. R.G. Barry Corp has been the distributor…
Otis Technology Names Rep of the Year
Otis Technology named Doug Carpenter of Ken Jefferies and Associates the 2010 recipient of the Otis Technology Sales Representative of the Year Award…
Trade Group Releases Standards for More Sustainable Hangers
The Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions Association (VICS) released new standards created to lower the cost and reduce the environmental impact of hangers throughout the retail value chain. VICS, which focuses on developing industry standards to he
Jordan Brand comes to NASCAR
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin has become the newest endorser for Nike's Jordan Brand apparel. Its believed to be Nike's first NASCAR sponsorship…
Chaos Headwear Recognizes Sales Reps of the Year
Chaos Headwear announced the “Rep of the Year Award 2010.” Best and Associates, representing the Rocky Mountain Region (CO, WY, UT, NM), came in first place…
Mission Names New Execs
Mission, a maker of skin care products for the active lifestyle, has announced the appointments of Adam Geisler to Executive Vice President, Sales and Business Development and Wendy Kula to Vice President, Marketing, effective immediately…
Trips for Kids Recognizes 2011 Sponsors
Adventure Medical Kits, Clif Bar, Park Tools and Trek have renewed their sponsorships of Trips for Kids. The companies cash contributions are used to purchase start-up kits used to equip 70 Trips for Kids chapters nationwide…
Shoebacca.com Appoints New President
Shoebacca.com announced that Lee Harris, former head footwear buyer at Nordstrom, has accepted the position of President, effective Mar. 1, 2011…
Vaude Teams with China’s Kailas in China
Kailas, a Chinese outdoor gear company, has taken charge of the German outdoor company Vaude’s distribution activities in China as part of a broader pact that will include close collaboration with suppliers and joint development work and licensing a
Summit Hut General Manager Acquires Business from Founder
David Baker, who founded Summit Hut in 1969, has sold the landmark Tucson outdoor retailer to long-time employee Dana Davis. Baker will stay on to guide Davis through the transition over the next 18 months…
Hibbett Cuts Q4 Outlook on Soft January Sales
Hibbett Sports, Inc. cut its fourth-quarter earnings guidance after saying sales slowed in the latter half of January. It now expects fourth-quarter earnings between 42 cents to 44 cents a share. It had raised its guidance in November to 47 cents to 50 ce
Asics Corp. Fiscal Q1 Revenues Grow Despite Japan Weakness
Asics Corporation reported that revenues for the fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 31 grew 11.2% to Â¥59.5 billion ($721 mm). The company reported that overseas regions posted strong sales of running shoes in Europe, the Americas and Australia…
Black Diamond’s Pro Forma Sales for FY2010 Reach $125 Million
Black Diamond, Inc. expects sales for the fourth quarter of approximately $34 million and full-year pro forma sales of approximately $125 million, according to preliminary estimates it released late Monday. The company also disclosed that it is targeting
