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Taurus Holdings Names 2013 Sales Rep of the Year
Taurus Holdings, which encompasses the Taurus, Rossi and Heritage brands, names Harry Spotts as Sales Rep of the Year for 2013…
Austin Canoe and Kayak to Open Store in San Antonio
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) is opening a store in northwest San Antonio, marking its fifth location…
Callaway Golf Lowers Q4 Loss
Callaway Golf Company shrunk its loss in the fourth quarter, to $49 million, or 65 cents a share, from $71 million, or $1.01, in the same period a year ago. Revenues grew 5.8 percent to $127 million from $120 million. The full year saw a 28 percent increa
GE Capital Confirms $100M Billabong Loan
GE Capital confirmed it is administering a $100 million multi-currency revolving credit facility for Billabong International that closed in December…
Jim Courier to be a Featured Speaker At Inaugural ‘Future of Tennis Summit’
Former world No. 1 and current TV tennis analyst and Davis Cup Captain Jim Courier will be a featured guest at the inaugural Tennis Industry Association “Future of Tennis Summit,” to be held March 11-12 in Indian Wells, CA, during the BNP Pari
Founders Buyback North Carolina’s Headwaters Outfitters
Headwaters Outfitters of Rosman, NC has been sold to its founders Debi and David Whitmire…
DC Shoes Celebrating 20 Years
DC Shoes announced the release of its redesigned Lynx shoe to celebrate DC Shoes' 20th anniversary…
Scott Sports Announces Running Team
Scott Sports announced the members of its running team. The men's running team includes: Joseph Gray, Ryan Bak, Jeremy Humphrey, Ian Sharman, Max Ferguson, and Kevin Everett (Triathlete). The women's running team includes Meghan Arbogast and Jod
Skullcandy to Endorse Two-Time Winter X Games Champion
Skullcandy Inc., the audio brand, announced that pro snowboarder, Olympic slopestyle competitor and two-time Winter X Games champion Mark McMorris has joined its family of athletes…
Puma Signs Sponsorship Agreement with Arsenal
Puma and Arsenal Football Club announced a long-term partnership, representing the biggest deal in Puma and Arsenal's history. Nike has been Arsenal's sponsor since 1994…
POC Names Josh Fonner Director of Bike Sales
POC, the manufacturer of snow and cycling helmets, apparel and accessories, hired Josh Fonner as US bike sales manager. Fonner has a long history in the bike industry, working most recently as western retail services manager and eastern sales manager for
Blue Competition Cycles Secures New Owners
Blue Competition Cycles, has been sold to Minds Group LLC. Industry. Veteran and acting CEO, Steven Harad, has been retained in the leadership role…
Bass Pro Shops Announces Sixth Canadian Store
Bass Pro Shops will locate the company's sixth Canadian store in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia…
As Altrec Heads to Auction, Dealers Ask Why It Got So Much Trade Credit
Several outdoor companies have already agreed to resume shipments to Altrec Inc. after receiving prepaid deposit checks sent by the bankrupt retailer, according to Altrec’s chief restructuring officer…