Vibram Establishes Finished Goods and Components Business Units
Vibram disclosed that it has centralized global marketing and administration of its legacy components business with its newer finished goods business, which includes its hugely successful Vibram FiveFingers brand. The objective is to ensure a more cohesiv
Mizuno Enters U.S. Soccer Market With Cleats
Marking it soccer entry in the U.S., Mizuno released four premium firm ground (FG) soccer cleat models in their Heritage, Speed and Power cleat portfolios to U.S. soccer players. Available online only at www.mizunousa.com, the line-up includes two Japanes
Joe Montana and Mark Cuban Extend Contracts With Skechers
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that two of its veteran all-stars will remain on the team representing the high-performing men’s Relaxed Fit from Skechers footwear line. Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and entrepreneur Mark Cuban…
Avex Sponsors Birds of Prey Races
Avex is providing thermal mugs and other event-branded products to VIPs attending the Birds of Prey downhill racing events at Beaver Creek – the only U.S. stop in the FIS World Cup this year…
Moon Shine, LP Adds Licensing Manager
Moon Shine, LP, designer of Moon Shine Attitude Attire and Moon Shine Camo, announces the addition of Licensing Manager, Brett Erb…
U.S. Rep. Bob Latta Introduces New Sportsmen’s Act, HR 3590
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) noted Tuesday that Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC) Co-Chair Bob Latta (R-Ohio) has introduced HR 3590, a new bipartisan version of the Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE
SkullHooker Names Hunter Outdoor Communications Agency of Record
SkullHooker, a manufacturer of fully adjustable European skull mounting brackets announces the selection of Hunter Outdoor Communications to handle its public and media relations…
Report Reveals Continuing Wetland Losses
An alarming national trend of increased loss of coastal wetlands was announced in a recent report by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
Uggs Again Partners with Boys and Girls Clubs
Keeping the tradition of bringing comfort and joy to shoppers this holiday season, Ugg Australia will partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the fourth year in a row, hosting a register drive to raise funds for the organization. All 41 domestic U
Tilly’s Says Weak Third Quarter Signals Brutal Holiday Discounting
Tilly’s Inc. lowered its fiscal 2013-14 guidance last week after reporting comparable store sales, including e-commerce, declined a larger than expected 2.4 percent in fiscal third quarter ended Nov. 2…
Brown Shoe Delivers Strong BTS, Reiterates Cautious FY View
Brown Shoe Co.’s profits rose 12.4 percent in the third quarter, prompting the company to adjust its earnings forecast a bit higher for the rest of the year. While the family shoe chain saw some of the same traffic challenges reported by other retai
Tough Mudder Names Global Chief Marketing Officer
Tough Mudder has appointed ESPN and Coca-Cola veteran Carol Kruse as global chief marketing officer, adding the latest in a series of high-profile appointments…
Snowsports Industry Gets Behind Goggle Gap Project
The Goggle Gap Project, initiated by a collaboration of snow sports industry manufacturers and associations, was recently adopted by SnowSports Industries America (SIA) to address the issue of correct helmet fit…
Spalding to Launch Footwear Division
Russell Brands, LLC, owner of the Spalding trademark, and the world's largest basketball equipment supplier, is launching a new footwear division and looks to become a total solution for the basketball category spanning equipment (backboards, inflata
Under Armour to Sponsor National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League announced Under Armour as the league’s new exclusive supplier of performance apparel, footwear & equipment through the 2016 season…
