Jeff McGuane has stepped down as global president of Cycling Sports Group (CSG), which sells the Cannondale, GT, Mongoose and some Schwinn bicycles to independent bicycle dealers…
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Report: Rana Plaza Disaster Highlights Risks of Outsourcing
Marsh Risk Consulting has published a report on how the the recent Rana Plaza factory collapse highlights serious risks that labor conditions can pose not only to workers, but also to organizations’ reputations, supply chains, and bottom lines…
Neiman Marcus Files for IPO
Neiman Marcus, Inc. has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering…
Skullcandy Loses Two Execs
Aaron Behle, Skullcandy, Inc.'s VP, international sales and Nate Morley, the company's VP, global marketing, both notified management of the company on June 20, that they would not be relocating to the company's headquarters in Park City, U
Spyder Says New DC Near Seattle Will Expedite Deliveries
Spyder Active Sports, Inc. is bringing a new distribution facility in Kent, WA online to cut delivery times to its dealers for the upcoming winter season. The new facility aims to boost confidence among Spyder dealers' that deadlines will be met duri
Native Eyewear Selects Brevard, NC as Next Locals Only Project Venue
Native Eyewear named Brevard, NC as the locale for its next Locals Only Project, a social media campaign that will drive content for its upcoming catalogs and branding collateral…
Four New Balance Athletes Secure Spots for World Championships
New Balance announced that four female athletes have secured spots to represent the brand and Team USA at the IAAF World Championships this August in Moscow, Russia…
Redington Names New Marketing Manager
Redington, the Bainbridge, WA-based maker of performance fly fishing gear has hired Kirsten Ashmore as marketing manager…
Thule Hires Former Cannondale RandD Chief to Head Product Development
Thule has hired Chris Peck, the former global vice president of R&D at Cycling Sports Group (CSG), as vice president of product development…
Brooks Announces Finalists for 2013 Inspiring Coaches Award
Brooks Running Company recognized the amazing acts of 26 high school track and cross country coaches nationwide by naming them finalists for its 2013 Inspiring Coaches award. In its third year, the Inspiring Coaches program honors high school track and cr
Polartec Announces 2013 Polartec APEX Award Winners
Polartec, LLC listed 36 winners of its 15th annual Polartec APEX Award, which recognizes the best Polartec-based products that will become available to consumers in 2013. This year's list includes such upstarts as Black Diamond, Stio and Cabela'
Study: Retailers Lack Strategy for Attracting, Retaining and Cultivating Digital Talent
The fashion and retail industry is at odds over job satisfaction – particularly with its most sought after digital talent – according to the 2013 Salary and Job Market Report by 24 Seven Inc., the international search firm specializing in marketing, creat
MEC (Re)Moves Mountains in Rebranding Quest
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) is moving mountains in its quest to become more relevant to a broader slice of the Canadian market. A new logo the retailer unveiled Tuesday eliminates the jagged icon that has long represented its mountain heritage. MEC sai
Dakine Opens New Headquarters
After two decades in downtown Hood River, OR, Dakine announced the move of its headquarters to a new waterfront development at the city’s port…
Foot Locker Receives Approval To Complete Runners Point Group Acquisition
Foot Locker, Inc. received approval from the Federal Cartel Office in Germany to complete its previously announced acquisition of Runners Point Warenhandelsgesellschaft mbH (RPG). The transaction is now expected to close in early July…
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