Bogs Footwear Hires PR Firm
Bogs Footwear has picked Momentum Media PR as its PR agency of record…
SmartWool Celebrating 20 Years
SmartWool announced its 20th year in business with plans to celebrate the milestone at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer and SIA tradeshows as well as throughout 2014…
Former REI Executive Tom Vogl Joins The Clymb as Chief Marketing Officer
The Clymb, the online retailer of outdoor and active lifestyle gear, apparel and adventure travel, is bolstering its executive team with the addition of chief marketing officer, Tom Vogl. Vogl brings years of experience in both tech and outdoor retail, wo
Under Armour Signs American Ballet Theatre Soloist Misty Copeland
Under Armour announced the addition of American Ballet Theatre soloist Misty Copeland to its talent roster. As part of the multi-year partnership, Copeland will be featured in Under Armour’s largest marketing campaign to-date for its women’s b
Yeti Coolers Joins Grassroots Buying Group
Yeti Coolers has joined Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (Grassroots) as a vendor partner…
Catlike Names Hawley as Exclusive US Distributor
Hawley has been named as exclusive U.S. distributor for Catlike bicycle helmets in the United States…
Nautilus’ Q4 Revenues Jump 19 Percent
Nautilus, Inc. said it expects to report net sales of approximately $77.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, an increase of 18.5 percent over the prior year. Earnings from continuing operations are estimated to be in the range of 29 to 31 cents a sha
Genesco Posts Slight Holiday Comp Gain
Genesco Inc. said last week that based on quarter-to-date results and current trends, its adjusted EPS for the fiscal year are expected to come in at the lower end of a range provided on Dec. 6…
US Youth Soccer Extends Partnership with Kohl’s
US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sports organization in the country, extended its partnership that originally began in 1999 with Kohl’s Department Stores. Under the new agreement the partnership will extend through 2014 and will again designate Ko
Under Armour to Sponsor Naval Academy Athletic Association
The Naval Academy Athletic Association and Under Armour, Inc. announced a new multiyear partnership that designates Under Armour as the official outfitter of their varsity intercollegiate athletic programs…
Petzl America Appoints Technical Institute Manager
Petzl America appointed Oliver McLeod to the new Petzl Technical Institute Manager position…
NRS Now Fully Employee Owned
NRS, the manufacturer of rugged paddling gear and high-performance inflatable watercrafts, announced that, as of 2014, the company is 100-percent employee owned. NRS associates have assumed full ownership of the company after purchasing all outstanding st
Occupancy At Mountain Resorts Though Holidays Beats Last Year
Favorable snowfall helped boosted lodging occupancy and revenues in December at U.S. mountain resorts tracked by DestiMetrics. The company said its data indicate the upward trend in both occupancy and revenue is carrying into the remainder of the season..
Icebreaker Appoints New General Manager Europe
Icebreaker said Dion Taylor will be joining as the company’s general manager for Europe. He was formerly chief executive officer of specialist ski clothing & equipment retailer, Snow+Rock…
RMP Athletic Locker Announced as Soccer Supplier for Umbro in the USA
After ten years of success managing the Umbro brand in Canada, RMP Athletic Locker will take its grassroots approach to supplying teamwear, footwear, equipment and support to soccer specialty retailers across the U.S.A. Iconix Brand Group, which purchased
