Outdoor Research Adds Rep in Pacific Northwest

Outdoor Research, the independent, Seattle-based manufacturer of technical outdoor apparel and accessories, this month retained a new sales agency, Tokul Creek Marketing, to cover the Pacific Northwest region…

Oakley Assembles to Release Snowboarding Film

Oakley, Inc. announced Snowboarding: For Me – a film that brings to life the unique relationship between its world-class snowboarding team and the sport and lifestyle they inhabit every single day. Each individual has his own story of how he began snowboa

Gill Athletics Announced as NFHS Corporate Partner

Gill Athletics, the oldest and largest manufacturer of track and field equipment in the United States and around the world, has entered into a three-year agreement with the National Federation of State High School Associations as an NFHS Corporate Partner

Polaris Industries Hires New EVP

Polaris Industries Inc. announced that it has hired Kenneth J. (Ken) Pucel to fill its newly formed Executive Vice President of operations, engineering, and lean position…

K•Swiss Unveils New Brand Identity

K•Swiss has introduced a new brand identity that celebrates its place as the only heritage American tennis brand. K•Swiss’ new look brings the brand back to its founding roots and is characterized by a new visual language, including: a directional l

President of Nike Golf Cindy Davis Retires

Nike Inc. announced that Cindy Davis, president of Nike Golf, plans to retire from Nike. Davis joined Nike Golf USA as general manager and has served as president of Nike Golf since 2008…

September Retail Jobs Up

According to the National Retail Federation's calculations, retail industry employment increased by 35,500 jobs in September…

Hugelmeyer Demonstrated the Power of Coalitions

When Frank OIA Hugelmeyer resigned as President and CEO of Outdoor Industry Association Oct. 3, he left behind a staff of 25, annual revenues of more than $7 million, 1,300 members and growing influence both at home and abroad. His biggest accomplishments