Regent Sports Corp., the maker of the sporting goods and game company, has been acquired by Hedstrom Plastics, the custom plastic molding manufacturer based in Ashland, OH. Terms were not disclosed…
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Sea to Summit to Open West Coast Office
Sea to Summit has expanded its sales team and announced it will open a west coast sales office in Portland, OR in early February 2013…
Brooks Renews Support for Hansons-Brooks Athlete Program
Brooks Running Company announced it will deepen its commitment to the sport of running through continued support of the Hansons-Brooks Original Distance Program (ODP) and the creation of a Seattle-based middle distance team…
Asics to Sponsor French Athletics Federation
Asics agreed to a four-year sponsorship and kit supply deal with the French Athletics Federation (FFA). Asics replaces Adidas as the apparel partner of the FFA…
Sears Canada Enters into Strategic Alliance with The Aldo Group
Sears Canada Inc. has entered into a strategic alliance with the Aldo Group through its Aldo Product Services division (APS) to design and manufacture Sears entire line of Nevada and Attitude footwear for men and women, as well as the Jessica brand…
Late Snow Boosts Reservations at Western Mountain Resorts
Snowstorms that finally materialized in mid-to late December contributed to a partial rebound in occupancy at western mountain resorts during December and also created a significant boost for advance reservations for the remainder of the season, according
Adidas Partners with NBA London Live
The NBA and Adidas have expanded their relationship to make the league’s official global uniform and apparel provider the presenting partner of NBA London Live 2013. The Detroit Pistons face the New York Knicks in the O2 Arena on Thursday, Jan. 17..
SFIA Launches Lacrosse Council
More than 40 individuals representing 20 companies gathered for the inaugural SFIA Lacrosse Council meeting held at the US Lacrosse Convention in Philadelphia. With the tremendous growth in lacrosse participation over the past several years, several brand
Vail Resorts Lowers Guidance After Slow Start
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported retail/rental revenues increased 7.7 percent for the first half of the winter season through Jan. 15 compared to the comparable period ended. Jan. 13, 2012. Still, the company lowered its bullish earnings guidance for 2013, say
McNett Appoints Cheriss Faiola to Brand Marketing Director
McNett promoted Cheriss Faiola to brand marketing director for the recreational division…
Cannondale Pro Cycling Team to Wear Sugoi, Train on Guru
Dorel Industries unveiled how it will use its new Cannondale Pro Cycling Team to promote Cannondale bikes, Sugoi apparel and its Guru Experience fit and training system…
Invista Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition
Lycra brand owner Invista has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), which is working toward promoting more sustainable business practices in the clothing and footwear industries…
Brunton Hires Erron Sorensen as President
Brunton hired Erron Sorensen as its new president, signifying the beginning of a newly focused strategy for the future of Brunton Outdoor Group…
SOG Specialty Knives and Tools Names Heinlen CEO
SOG Specialty Knives and Tools named Gerald T. (Jerry) Heinlen as its chief executive officer effective Dec. 31, 2012. Heinlen served as CEO at Yakima Products Inc from 2006 to 2011. Before that, he served as president and COO of Waterloo Industries, manu
Shoe Carnival’s Q4 EPS Running Ahead of Targets
Shoe Carnival, Inc. said it expects fourth quarter net sales to be in the range of $212 million to $214 million with a comparable store sales increase of approximately 1.0 percent. Earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of 20 cents to
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