The Jones Group Inc. appointed Joseph Stafiniak to the newly created position of SVP of merchandising of Nine West, effective immediately. Stafiniak joins The Jones Group from Coach…
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Johnson Outdoors Logs Fiscal Q1 Profit on Strong Marine Electronics, Jetboil Deal
Johnson Outdoors Inc. swung to a profit on a 9 percent increase in revenues in the first quarter ended Dec. 28, 2012, thanks in large part to its thriving Marine Electronics segment and the addition of Jetboil, which it acquired on Nov. 14, 2012. Watercr
Brooks Sports Realigns Management Structure, to Hire CFO
Brooks Sports plans to hire a CFO and will reorganize roles among its top management under a plan to better grow globally and enhance e-commerce sales. Under the reorganization, the running footwear brand changed its structure to support four key global f
Amer Sports Sees 8 Percent Q4 Revenue Gain
Amer Sports Corp. reported fourth-quarter revenues rose 8 percent in local currencies with strong broad-based growth across the business areas. The gains in local currencies were led by its Fitness division, up 17 percent; followed by Ball Sports, 13 perc
Shopko Completes Conversion Of All Pamida Stores
Shopko announced today it has completed the conversion of 163 Pamida stores making it one of the largest U.S. retailers focused on serving smaller and rural communities. It was a year ago this month that Shopko and Pamida first announced their intent to
Spyder Promotes Russ Rowan to SVP of Marketing and Sales
Spyder Active Sports, Inc. promoted Russ Rowan to SVP of marketing and sales for North America…
Starter Partners with G-III Apparel to Revive Classic Satin Jacket
Starter has partnered with G-III Apparel Group to revive the classic satin jacket – one of the most iconic team apparel items in the history of sports licensing. The partnership brings G-III Sports President/Founder and former NFL pro Carl Banks full circ
Xenith Signs Raven’s Ray Rice as Brand Ambassador
Xenith LLC, manufacturer of the X2 football helmet and other protective equipment, announced an extended partnership with Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice , a two-time NFL All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection. Rice, who has been wearing the pop
Spyder Elevates Collier to SVP of Product and Design
Spyder Active Sports, Inc. has promoted J.J. Collier to senior vice president of product and design. In his new role, Collier will establish and execute the vision for the leading concept, design, and finishing for the skiwear and premium lifestyle appare
Hydro-Photon Picks UK Distributor for Steripen
Hydro-Photon, Inc. will distribute its Steripen brand of portable UV water purifiers in the United Kingdom through Whitby & Co., effective Jan. 1, 2013…
Industry Recognizes MEC and Prana Employees for Sustainability Work
The Outdoor Industry Association Sustainability Working Group (SWG) presented its inaugural Individual Contribution Awards last week during Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City. Greg Scott of Mountain Equipment Co-op and Nicole Bassett of Pran
NFL Players Association, Harvard Planning $100 Million Concussion Study
The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) has awarded Harvard Medical School a $100 million grant to create a transformative 10-year initiative — Harvard Integrated Program to Protect and Improve the Health of NFLPA Members. The program aim
DuPont Sues Easton-Bell Over Use of Kevlar Trademark
DuPont filed a federal lawsuit in Delaware this week claiming that Easton-Bell's prominent use of the Kevlar trademark on tire and lock packages infringes on DuPont's trademark. DuPont says Easton-Bell's packaging suggests that DuPont endor
R.L. Winston Rod Co. Appoints VP Sales/Marketing
The R.L. Winston Rod Company said David Heller has joined the company as VP of sales & marketing…
Delta Apparel Appoints President and COO
Delta Apparel, Inc., the parent of M.J. Soffe, appointed Steven E. Cochran to president and chief operating officer of the company effective immediately. Robert Humphreys will continue as Delta Apparel, Inc.’s chairman and chief executive officer…
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