Canadian Tire Named One of Canada’s Most Socially Responsible Companies
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited, which is Canada's largest sporting goods retailer, has been included on the 2012 Maclean's/Sustainalytics list of the 50 Most Socially Responsible Companies in Canada…
Vans Targets $1 Billion Growth, Reveals New LXVI Product Line
Vans at an investors meeting provided details on its strategy to add $1 billion in revenues over the next five years. Growth in the Americas, representing about 70 percent of total revenues in 2011, will account for nearly half of the anticipated growth,
SUP Demo Tour Kicks Off in Colorado
Boardworks Surf, the Encinitas, CA maker of stand-up paddleboards, is propelling the sport of stand-up paddling, or SUP, throughout Colorado and other landlocked states with its “Show Up & Blow Up” SUP demo tour, the largest SUP tour ever…
Jack Wolfskin Appoints Apparel Product Manager
Jack Wolfskin has filled the last spot in its development team by hiring Daniele Grasso as senior product manager for apparel shells. Grasso is responsible for the major weather-protection department, including the company's Texapore technology.
Point 3 To Refurbish The Pit Basketball Court
Point 3 Basketball announced its sponsorship of The Pit Basketball League in West Philadelphia. Set to begin play on Sunday, June 17, The Pit features Philadelphia’s top basketball talent and has become a centerpiece of the city’s rich summer
Marmot Names Midwest Rep Agency of the Year
Ames Adventure Outfitters received Marmot’s 2012 “Agency of the Year” award for their work representing the brand throughout the midwest…
University Student Dies in Hiking Accident in North Carolina
A student enrolled at University of North Carolina – Charlotte died Saturday in an accident while hiking at Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina…
Hibbett Sports Hires Scott Bowman as CFO
Hibbett Sports, Inc. hired Scott J. Bowman as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 9. Bowman will replace Gary Smith, whose retirement from the company is effective July 8…
Discounting Prompts Pro Forma Q2 Loss at Quiksilver, but Company Says Worst is Over
Quiksilver, Inc. swung from a profit to a loss on a pro forma basis in the second quarter ended April 30 as gross margins contracted more than anticipated due to discounting and economic turmoil in Europe…
McNett Appoints Sales Executive to Sporting Goods Division
McNett appointed Amanda Moore as its newest sales executive in the sporting goods division…
Vermont Ski Visits Off 11 Percent from Record 2010-11
The Vermont Ski Areas Association announced that Vermont ski resorts recorded 3.9 million skier and rider visits, just 5 percent off of the ten-year average and 11 percent off the previous season's record thanks to its ability to make more snow than
Founder Acquires Kenneth Cole Productions
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. (has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Kenneth D. Cole, chairman and chief creative officer of the company. Cole will will acquire the company through KCP Holdco, Inc., an entity he controls that was for
NFHS Prepares for New Football Jersey Rules
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has released a detailed list of new rules pertaining to high school football jerseys which will take effect for the 2012-2013 football season…
Survival Straps Becomes Olympic Licensee
Survival Straps will support Team USA athletes as they prepare to go for the gold in London by providing all London 2012 U.S. athletes officially licensed Team USA Survival Straps bracelets as well as gear tags for their equipment bags…
Michael Egeck Steps Down as Hurley’s CEO
Nike, Inc. announced that company founder and chairman Bob Hurley will assume the interim CEO role at Hurley International, LLC, replacing Michael Egeck who has decided to leave the company. Hurley will work closely with Roger Wyett, president of Nike, In
