Bergans of Norway announced the retirement of its CEO Ragnar Jensen, and the appointment of Leif Holst-Liæker as his replacement…
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Sole Hires Waypoint Outdoor for PNW Distribution
Sole, Canadian maker of adaptable custom footbeds and footwear, announced the hiring of Waypoint Outdoor to strengthen sales and service in the Pacific Northwest.
Vista Outdoor to Build New Headquarters in Utah
Vista Outdoor Inc. plans to locate its new corporate headquarters at Station Park in Farmington City, UT. The company will break ground on a new facility this summer with the expected completion in mid-2016…
Accell North America Names Senior Director IBD Sales
Accell North America promoted Alan Rowland to the position of Senior Director of IBD Sales. Rowland was previously Director of Sales for Lapierre USA…
Bauer Hockey Announces Minnesota Retail Experience Location
Bauer Hockey, the manufacturer of ice hockey equipment and a subsidiary of Performance Sports Group Ltd., will open its second Own The Moment retail experience in Bloomington, MN…
Bill Would Authorize Governors to Intervene in Port Strikes
A bill introduced in Congress on Friday would empower the president to intervene to halt port labor slowdowns as well as strikes. The bill would also allow state governors to initiate the process for federal back-to-work injunctions…
Remington Outdoor Says “Post-Surge Markest” Continued in First Quarter
Remington Outdoor Company reported sharply higher losses in the first quarter ended March 29, shedding new light on why it has been so difficult for Cerberus Capital Management to sell the country's oldest gun manufacturer…
I1 Biometrics to Take Shockbox Helmet Sensor to Outdoor and Action Sports Markets
I1 Biometrics of Kirkland, WA plans to grow the Shockbox helmet sensor business it acquired last week by marketing it as a personal locator beacon to outdoor and action sports enthusiasts and their loved ones…
Delta Apparel Resumes Stock Repurchases
Delta Apparel, Inc. is resuming the open market repurchase of its stock pursuant to the stock repurchase program previously authorized by the company's board of directors…
Mizuno Brings Out Stats/Tips for National Running Day
In celebration of National Running Day on Wednesday, Mizuno gathered some statistics showcasing the power of running. Boston Marathon Winner and Mizuno Brand Ambassador, Caroline Rotich, also provided some tips to keep running fun and beat summer heat..
Quiksilver’s Board Member Resigns
Quiksilver Inc. noted in a regulatory filing that Elizabeth Dolan had resigned from its board of directors, effective immediately. The company believes, based on correspondence from Dolan that she resigned based on her belief that she was prevented from f
NSGA Appoints New Board Member
NSGA appointed Jeff Miller, owner and president of Scholastic Sports Sales, Ltd., to its board of directors…
Skechers Signs Colin Montgomerie as Brand Ambassador
Skechers Performance Division announced that European golf legend, Colin Montgomerie, has joined Skechers as brand ambassador for the Skechers GO Golf line…
Sanuk Hires Southern California Rep
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Brands, announced that sales veteran Bobby Lockhart has been appointed to oversee the brand’s sales for Orange County and San Diego…
PeopleForBikes to Administer $375,000 in Bike Share Grants
PeopleForBikes will manage nearly $375,000 in grants awarded by The Better Bike Share Partnership in a bid to make bike share programs more equitable in seven U.S. cities….
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