Tifosi Optics has reported that golf industry veteran Bob Bartlett has been hired to the newly created operations manager position…
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Asics America Appoints Kevin Wulff as its CEO
Asics America Corp. announced that effective April 1, Kevin Wulff will become CEO of ASICS America Corporation when Nobuo Oda, current CEO retires. Wulff joined Asics as chief operating officer in August 2010 and added the president to his title in Februa
Woolrich Named Cabela’s Supply Chain Vendor of the Year
Woolrich has been recognized by Cabela's for excellence in supply chain management with the Supply Chain Vendor of the Year award…
Finish Line Sees Modest Q4 Profit Gain on 4% Comp Gain
The Finish Line, Inc. reported fourth-quarter sales increased 2.7% to $384.6 million from $374.5 million a year ago. Comps increased 4.0% on top of an increase of 10.0% for the same period a year ago. Excluding special items, earnings from continuing oper
Burton Snowboards Secures New Distributor in Korea
Burton Snowboards announced that LG Fashion will officially become Burton's new distributor in Korea. In addition, the two companies have signed a licensing agreement that allows LG Fashion to design and distribute lifestyle streetwear in Korea under
Zappos Discontinues Sales to Canada
Zappos announced the company would no longer ship merchandise to Canada. On its Canadian website, Zappos indicated the product selection to Canada is limited due to distribution agreements with its vendor brands. It also pointed to “general uncertainty an
Yukon Charlie’s Launches New Web Site
Family-owned and operated snowshoe company, Yukon Charlies, launched a new interactive website and social media hub in effort to build a year-round community of active outdoor enthusiasts…
Famous Footwear Posts Modest Fiscal Fourth Quarter Earnings Growth
Famous Footwear delivered a 4.9% comp gain in the fiscal fourth quarter on top of a 9% increase in the prior-year quarter. But overall operating earnings for the chain, which is owned by Brown Shoe Co., grew only modestly, held back by increased marketing
McDavid to Sponsor Chicago’s NeXt All-American Classic
McDavid has been named the Official Sports Medicine and Protective Apparel partner of the NeXt All-American Classic, being held in Chicago on Sunday, April 3. The game features 24 of the best high school basketball seniors in America…
Perry Ellis Acquires Anchor Blue Name
Perry Ellis International paid $500,000 for Anchor Blue's intellectual property assets, which include Anchor Blue and Miller's Outpost trademarks, logos, and style and pattern books. Anchor Blue, a Corona-CA based teen retailer, had about 115 st
Teva Launches Clean Water Campaign for World Water Day
Teva has launched a a new initiative called “Pair for A Foot” with a goal of protecting one linear foot of global waterways for every pair of Teva shoes and sandals sold in 2011. The commitment will be attained through donations to clean water non-profits
SIA Board Votes to Move up Snow Show Dates
The Board of Directors for SnowSports Industries America (SIA) voted to move up the dates of the SIA Snow Show to an earlier mid-January time slot beginning in 2013. The new dates, Saturday, Jan. 12th through Tuesday, Jan. 15th will not conflict with Outd
Nuun Selects Canadian Distributor to Target Golf Dealers
G&G Golf Company has taken over the distribution of Nuun products to pro shops and large format golf accounts across Canada…
After Slow February, Bookings Pace Resumes at Western Mountain Resorts
After slowing in February, bookings to major western resorts accelerated in March and set the basis for a strong end to the 2010-11 winter season, according to the most recent report released by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP)…
Cybex’s SVP Resigns
Cybex International, the fitness equipment provider, said that effective March 11, 2011, Galen Lemar resigned as senior vice president and as president of the company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Cybex Capital Corp…
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