ASA’s ICAST 2010 Wraps Up; ‘Best in Show’ Awards Handed Out
ICAST 2010, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, the world’s largest sportfishing tradeshow, took place from July 14-16, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV…
Nike Announces New Leaders for China and North America
Nike Inc. announced new geographic leadership in Greater China and North America. Nike veteran Craig Cheek will become vice president and general manager of Greater China. Elliott Hill will replace Cheek to lead the North American geography…
KEEN Introduces Eco-Friendly Trade Show Booth
The new KEEN trade show booth uses reclaimed, recycled and repurposed materials, reflecting the company's commitment to uniting innovative design and sustainability…
Suunto USA Names VP and Business Director
Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Americas named Nora Stowell as vice president and business director of Suunto U.S.A…
LevelNineSports.com Acquires Cloudveil Inventory
LevelNineSports.com said it recently acquired the entire remaining Cloudveil inventory in a transaction involving Spyder Active Sports, out of Boulder Colorado. As reported, Cloudveil in February was sold by Spyder to Windsong Brands, a private equity fir
LevelNineSports.com Acquires Cloudveil Inventory
LevelNineSports.com said it recently acquired the entire remaining Cloudveil inventory in a transaction involving Spyder Active Sports, out of Boulder Colorado. As reported, Cloudveil in February was sold by Spyder to Windsong Brands, a private equity fir
Spyder Announces New Denver Showroom
Spyder Active Sports Inc. announces the development of its new North American showroom located in the 621 Building on Kalamath Street in downtown Denver…
PaceMaster Acquires Aerobics Inc.
PaceMaster, LLC acquired all of the assets of Aerobics Inc. in a transaction approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court in the District of New Jersey. Aerobics Inc. manufacturer of PaceMaster Treadmills voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 relief on May
Brooks-Range Hires Northwest and Midwest Sales Reps
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment, a manufacturer of high-quality backcountry and mountaineering equipment, added two additional sales reps in the Northwest and Midwest regions…
Eagle Creek Relaunches Brand in 2011
Eagle Creek unveiled its new rebranding strategy, including a new logo that it said aims to bolster the company's image as the leader in global adventure travel…
Rue La La Names Jeffery Marshall COO
Rue La La, the private sale website owned by GSI Commerce, appointed Jeffery Marshall as COO, effective July 6. Marshall will be directly responsible for all technology, fulfillment and operations…
NRF Calls Passage of Landmark Swipe Fee Fix Major Victory
Provisions in the financial services reform bill passed by the Senate Thursday requiring reasonable debit card swipe fees and making it easier for merchants to give discounts to customers who don't use credit cards represent a major victory for retai
West Marine Reports Q2 Comps Rise 9.4%
West Marine, Inc. said comp store sales grew 9.4% in the second quarter ended July 3 and helped push net revenues up 8.4% to $233.4 million. The company said early spring weather in New England and greater wholesale sales helped drive business, while sale
Zumiez Abandons Pursuit of West 49
Zumiez Inc. said it was ending its takeover pursuit of West 49 Inc., leaving the path open for Billabong International Ltd. to continue its deal to buy the Canadian action-sports retailer. Last week, Zumiez approached West 49, saying it was prepared to ma
New Balance Opens Retail Store in Pentagon
New Balance announced the opening of a retail store in the Pentagon in Washington, DC on July 14, 2010…
