Recon Instruments Lands Investment from Motorola Solutions
Recon Instruments has landed an investment from Motorola Solutions Venture Capital, the strategic investment arm of Motorola Solutions, which is interested in commercializing Heads-up Display (HUD) technology Recon developed for goggles and other sports a
Gore Bike Wear and Gore Running Wear Add Reps
Gore Bike Wear and Gore Running Wear have added Nell Gingerich and Kevin Connelly to their field sales team , effectively immediately…
Reebok Introduces Fitness Vacation Packages
Reebok has partnered with Austin Adventures to form Reebok Fitness Vacations by Austin Adventures, providing luxury adventure vacations for fitness enthusiasts around the globe. Trips are already planned for Montana, Utah and Costa Rica…
Fishpond Adds Hunting and Gellatly to Rep Force
Fishpond Inc., which makes fly-fishing and outdoor travel gear and accessories, has added Ben Hunting and Dave Gellatly as sales reps to extend its reach in the central United States…
Skechers Sees First Quarter Earnings Soar
Skechers USA, Inc. reported earnings rose nearly five-fold in its first quarter ended Mar. 31, to $31.0 million, or 61 cents a share, from $6.7 million, or 13 cents, a year ago. Revenues rose 21.0 percent to $546.5 million from $451.6 million a year ago,
Skechers USA Gets Two Big Wins in Two Days
Skechers USA Inc. late Tuesday reported a blowout first quarter, with worldwide strength across divisions driving its second highest quarterly revenues in the company’s 22-year history. But a potentially much bigger development came from a road race
FootBalance Expands North American Sales Force
FootBalance added sales representatives for its customer footbeds in Alberta, Canada and South Dakota…
Salomon Bringing CityTrail to US
Salomon is bringing its CityTrail urban race series to the 14 U.S. cities next month in partnership with local running shops. The series pairs runners with “Salomon guides,” who lead them on 5K and 10K runs that explore local historical landmarks, scenic
BSN Sports Acquires East Texas Sports Center
BSN Sports, the nation’s largest direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets, has completed the acquisition of East Texas Sports Center, Inc. based in Marshall, TX…
Brown Co. Celebrates 100 Years on NYSE
Brown Shoe Company will celebrate its 100th anniversary on the NYSE, a milestone only achieved by 23 other companies. Brown Shoe Company will host a David Stark Design produced event at 4 World Trade Center, featuring music by DJ Kiss and a special perfor
Mountainsmith Adds to Design Team
Mountainsmith added Jacob Stein to its design team as the newest design assistant for both Mountainsmith and sister company Carry Gear Solutions…
Minus Easton, BRG Sports Turns Focus to Helmet Brands
Easton-Bell Sports Inc. closed the sale of its Easton baseball and softball business, refinanced its debt, officially changed its name and announced an agreement to sell Easton Cycling in a flurry of activity it says position it to invest more in its rem
Bullet Bunker Selects LAKE Strategic Marketing
LAKE Strategic Marketing, a brand marketing agency for the outdoors, has been selected by Gary Mol's Bullet Bunker, a system that stops – and contains – bullets shot at it, to serve as its agency of record…
Lebron James Again Best-Selling NBA Jersey
The Miami Heat’s LeBron James once again topped the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) list of most popular jerseys, where he has reigned as No. 1 since winning his second NBA title. Tim Duncan (No. 14) made his return to the top-15 list
DSW Appoints CFO
DSW announced the appointment of Mary Meixelsperger as chief financial officer, effective May 1…
