Ecco USA’s President and CEO to Retire
Ecco USA's President and CEO Tom Nelson will retire, effective June 1. Current COO Dave Quel will assume the role of acting president…
Professional Anglers Association Hires Industry Veterans Clemons and Knight
The Professional Anglers Association said it has filled two key positions with the hiring of Alan Clemons of Alabama as Communications Director and Randy Knight of Texas as Tournament Director…
Easton Hockey Choice for Olympians
Easton Hockey said eleven of the top 20 scorers, including tournament leader Jarome Iginla (5 goals), were using Easton sticks at the recent Winter Olympics Games…
Adidas’ Q4 Profit Slides 65%, Sales Down 4.5%
Adidas AG reported fourth-quarter earnings tumbled 65% as sales fell 4.5%. Currency-neutral basis sales were stable compared with a year earlier although currency-neutral sales in North America declined 7%. However, for the first time since the acquisitio
ECCO USA Appoints David Helter as Specialty Sales Director
ECCO USA said David Helter, general manager, Performance & Kid's Division, has been promoted to specialty sales director and will oversee the company's Golf, Performance and Kids Divisions within the U.S. market…
Easton-Bell Selects CenterStone’s E-Commerce Solution – iVendix
CenterStone Technologies, Inc. announced that Easton-Bell Sports has chosen to partner with CenterStone Technologies and selected the company's iVendix cloud computing application for all of its brands; Bell, Giro, Specialty, Blackburn, Easton Baseba
Nike Golf Sponsors the EWGA 2010 Member-Get-A-Member Program
Nike Golf continues its sponsorship of the EWGA (Executive Women's Golf Association) Member-Get-A-Member program for 2010 and has renewed as a supporting partner for the nationwide organization…
Columbia Sportswear Launches m-Commerce Site
Columbia Sportswear Company said it launched Columbia.com/Mobile, a new mobile portal to Columbia.com designed to help consumers learn about Columbia's outdoor products, experience the brand, or shop — using a mobile device…
Puma Buys Stake in African Ecotourism Company
Puma acquired a 20.1% stake in Botswanan ecotourism company, Wilderness Safaris, as part of its sustainability program…
Iconix Brand’s Q4 Bolstered by Wal-Mart Athletic Rollout
Iconix Brand Group. reported Q409 sales jumped 21% to $65.8 million, boosted by the rollout of its sports brands in licensing deals with Wal-Mart and its acquisition of Mark Ecko Enterprises, which includes Zoo York…
Colorado Sales Tax Law Impacts E-commerce
Last week, Colorado Governor Bill Ritter signed into law a new bill that would require online retailers to collect sales tax from Colorado residents who purchase products online if the retailers have an affiliation with a Colorado company…
SGMA’s Annual Sports Participation Study to Examine Fandom
For the first time in the 10-year history of SGMA's Annual Sports & Fitness Participation Study, the organization plans to include new questions to explore 'fandom' for the many sports and related activities that affect sports participation
Brooks Sports Raises Nearly $27K for Breast Cancer Research
Brooks Sports, Inc. announced that throughout 2009, its “Brooks For Her” campaign collected close to $27,000 for donation to three distinct charities that focus on breast cancer research, awareness, and support. The campaign will continue throughout 2010.
Cloudveil Announces New Hires
Cloudveil, which was recently sold by Spyder Active Sports to Windsong Brands LLC., announced a number of management moves. Ned Hutchinson, national sales manager of the Cloudveil brand and Jonathan McMahon, dealer service representative, will join Cloudv
Modell’s Launches Community Weekend to Showcase Stores
From March 6 (Saturday) through March 8 (Monday), Modell's Sporting Goods is holding “Modell's Community Weekend” to encourage customers to see the recent upgrade of their stores. Over those three days, all customers shopping at Modell's wi
