Implus has acquired FitDeck, Inc., a company that creates custom decks of playing cards – delivered in both physical and digital formats – that make exercise more simple, convenient and fun. The acquisition comes as Implus continues to expand its current
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Sportsman’s Warehouse Beats Plan Despite Q1 Loss
In its first report since going public in late April, Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc. reported a loss due to an expected sharp decline in firearms and ammunition sales. On a conference call with analysts, John Schaefer, Sportsman's Warehouse
Lululemon CFO to Retire
Lululemon Athletica Inc. CFO John Currie has notified the company of his plans to retire by the end of the fiscal year. Lululemon will hire an executive search firm to find his replacement…
River’s End Trading Co. Appoints SVP, Chief Merchandising Officer
River's End Trading Company has named Bret Slane senior vice president, chief merchandising officer of River's End Trading Company and Page and Tuttle…
Confluence Outdoor Appoints CFO and VP, International
Confluence Outdoor appointed a new chief financial officer and vice president, International, the latter a new position on the company’s executive team. Brian Sudbrink joins the company as CFO, and Kevin Williams comes on as VP of International…
FootBalance’s CEO Exits
The board of FootBalance has appointed CFO Klaus Rauhansalo as acting CEO from the beginning of June. FootBalance´s current President and CEO Tom Jungell has made a decision to move on to new challenges…
Intersport Retails Sales Set Record in 2013
Intersport, the world’s largest sporting goods retail banner with 5,400 stores in 44 countries, reported its retail sales increased $100 million ($133mm), or 1 percent, to a record €10.3 billion ($13.7mm) in 2013. Growth drivers were again the
IPC Beverage Group’s Announces Senior Executive Appointments for EnergIce
IPC Beverage appointed two senior executives to support EnergIce, the vitamin-enriched premium ice bar…
FN Manufacturing, FNH USA to Consolidate Operations into FN America
Herstal Group CEO Philippe Claessens has announced the decision to consolidate FN Manufacturing, LLC in Columbia, SC and FNH USA, LLC in McLean, VAP into a single entity, FN America, LLC…
Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson Blasts Company’s Board for Short-term Focus
Lululemon Athletica Inc.'s Founder and largest shareholder Chip Wilson announced Wednesday that he voted against the re-election of two directors to the company’s board, arguing their focus on short-term results was coming “at the expense of pr
SFIA State of the Industry Report: Technology Driving Product Interest and Sales
Technology in sports and fitness products continues to be a growth driver for the industry, according to the latest State of the Industry Report published by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA). Acquiring new technology (40 percent) ranked se
L.L. Bean to Reopen Pop-up Shop in Natick Mall
L.L. Bean will be reopening its Natick Mall pop-up shop in Massachusetts June 30. The retailer opened its first-ever pop-up store in Natick for the 2013 holiday season activity at the kiosk-type shop exceeded expectations…
Fox Head Inc. Names Millenacker as GM for US
Fox Head Inc. has named Michael Millenacker as general manager, USA. Millenacker will be assuming the leadership and management of all Fox US Business and will be reporting directly to Nick Adcock, CEO…
New Balance Introduces Authors Collection
New Balance is introducing a series of sneakers for their “Made in USA” collection that pays tribute to some of the greatest American novels ever written. Specific color combinations and choice materials will tell the story behind each shoe…
Glock Leads Industry in Safety Pledge Drive
Glock, Inc. kicks off June Safety Month with a Pledge Drive to promote responsible gun ownership and safety…
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