Les Otten to Run for Governor of Maine
Les Otten, the former CEO of American Skiing Co., announced plans to run for governor of the state of Maine as a Republican. According to his website, Otten's campaign will focus on renewable energy, job creation, efficient government and leadership
VF Corp. Unveils New Licensed Sports Group
VF Imagewear has officially renamed the VF Activewear group as the VF Licensed Sports Group, a division focused on the development of both on-field and licensed sports apparel. Sources inside the company told SEW there were no changes in staff or office
MasterPiece Arms Chooses Blue August
Blue August, a marketing, advertising, and public relations firm based out of Jackson, TN, will be assisting Phil Cashin, co-owner of MasterPiece Arms (MPA), in all public relations and editorial needs. Primary responsibilities of Blue August will be to i
NASGW President Smith Leaving Due to Health Issues
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) Board of Directors has announced that Wayne Smith, President for the past five and half years, will be leaving the association…
NICS Now Requires Place Of Birth
Beginning earlier this week, the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) section is requiring that place of birth be provided for all FBI-initiated transactions…
UNC, Nike reach 10-year deal
Nike Inc. has signed a 10-year contract to supply athletic footwear, apparel and accessory products to the North Carolina Tar Heels. The contract was signed in late May and was made retroactive to July 1, 2008…
Nike Inks 10-Year Deal with Tar Heels
According to UNC officials last Wednesday, the University of North Carolina Tar Heels have signed a 10-year deal with Nike to supply athletic equipment and apparel for its sports teams…
Ortovox USA Opens New Western DC
Avalanche safety equipment company Ortovox USA has opened a new western U.S. sales and distribution center in West Valley, UT…
Julbo Appoints New Reps for Southwest and Northeast
Julbo, Inc., the eyewear company, hired two outdoor sales representatives, effective July 1, 2009: Sky Ambitions LLC will cover northeast territory and Greg Houston from the Alta Group will cover the southwest…
Speedo Weighing Whether to Let Sponsors Wear Competitor’s Suits
Speedo is exploring whether to allow swimmers it sponsors to wear rival manufacturers' new high-tech suits. Said Craig Brommers, vice president for marketing, in a statement on Tuesday, “The brand is continuing to evaluate the situation internally.”.
Online Videos Expand as Useful Marketing Tool
Social Media has certainly had an impact on nearly every facet of business, and companies continue to expand their brand presence online. New online social communities, purchasing opportunities, customer reviews, and shopper incentives are introduced ever
ESoles Becomes PGA Tour Sponsor
ESoles Custom Footbeds has entered into an agreement that makes its ePro custom footbeds and eFit custom modular footbeds exclusive licensed products for the PGA TOUR…
Horton Archery Acquisition Complete
Gregg Ritz' Wild Communications and the private equity firm TGV Partners announce the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Horton Archery, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of crossbows and archery acessories…
Datatech: National Golf Rounds Played Up 0.9% in May
The Golf Datatech National Golf Rounds Played Report showed that in May, golf rounds played nationwide were up 0.9% versus the prior year's month. The findings represent 4410 reporting courses. In the year-to-date period, golf rounds are up 1.6%…
Sport Chalet Sees Wider Fiscal Q4 Loss
Sport Chalet, Inc. reported fourth-quarter sales declined 12.7% to $84.5 million from $96.8 million a year ago as same-store sales tumbled 17.7%. The net loss in the period of $11.1 million, or 79 cents a share, compared to a loss of $2.8 million, or 20 c
