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
Headsweats to Sponsor Women’s Running and Cycling Sponsorships
Headsweats continues their commitment to women’s athletics through sponsoring all four events of the Lady Speed Stick Women’s Half Marathon Series for 2012 and with a renewed sponsorship of the Team Colavita/espnW Women’s Pro Cycling Tea
Halfords Group Reports Cycling Sales Fell After Strong FY 2012
Halfords Group plc reported comparable store sales of cycling products within its Leisure segment grew 9.7 percent in the year ended March 30, but said such sales have since fallen off significantly in the United Kingdom and Ireland…
Dick’s SG To Open Run Specialty Concept
Dick's Sporting Goods announced plans to open a specialty running retail store, True Runner. The new store, located in the Shadyside section of Pittsburgh, will cater to running enthusiasts with best-in-class footwear, apparel, accessories and exper
Shock Doctor Launches Performance Sports Therapy Line, Expands To Middle East/Sub Saharan Africa
Shock Doctor has expanded to the Middle East and a growing number of African countries, including Sub Saharan, Africa through distributor deals with Lion Fish and Xanamed respectively…
Canadian Tire to Focus on Sport Chek, Atmosphere Banners
Canadian Tire Corp will open more than 100 new Sport Chek sporting goods stores and Atmosphere outdoor gear shops over the next five years, while shutting down 115 unprofitable outlets operated under different banners by its FGL Sports unit. Stand-alone B
