Gerber welcomes Rob Kass as its new company president…
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Oakley to Play Prominent Role in Luxottica-Google Venture
Luxottica Group S.p.A. announced that its Oakley and Ray-Ban brands will spearhead its partnership with Google to design, develop and distribute a new breed of “smart eyewear.” Luxottica and Google will pair product developers with fashion des
Under Armour Hires Fritz Taylor as VP, Run
Under Armour announced that Fritz Taylor has joined the organization’s footwear leadership team as vice president, run, effective immediately. In this position, Taylor, formerly at Mizuno, will be directly responsible for guiding the merchandising a
Dick’s SG Plans Openings in Wauwatosa, WI and Daly City, CA
Dick's SG announced grand-opening celebrations for new stores in Wauwatosa, WI and Daly City, CA…
Sanuk Launches “Book Of Sanuk” Commercial Spot On ESPN
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, has produded “The Book of Sanuk” a visual tribute to the brand's bold beginnings, perpetually positive present and fun-filled future. A TV spot will run on the ESPN's World Of X Games…
Mainland Headwear 2013 Profits Slide Despite Strong Sales Growth
Mainland Headwear Holdings Limited, the new parent of San Diego Hat Company that also manufactures headwear for some of the largest U.S. brands and operates Lids and New Era stores in Asia, reported revenue for the year ended 31 December 2013 increased by
Spy Inc. Sustains Growth in Fourth Quarter
Spy Inc. reported annual sales of Spy brand products were $37.7 million in 2013, an increase of 8 percent or $2.6 million, compared to $35.1 million in 2012…
Heizer Defense and Amchar team up to sell the new Heizer Defense Pistols
Heizer Defense, a designer of unique and high quality firearms has announced that Amchar will now be distributing the new Heizer Defense pistols…
MidwayUSA Announces Promotions
National shooting and outdoor products distributor MidwayUSA, announces a number of staff promotions…
Senator Urges CPSC to Rethink Proposed Changes to Voluntary Recall Rules
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) urged the Consumer Product Safety Commission to rethink its proposed changes to rules governing voluntary recall guidelines, which have raised alarm in the sporting goods industry…
January Import Data Foreshadow Shift Toward Cheaper Bikes
U.S. bicycle imports hit a record in January, but only because of a surge in low-price bikes imported by mass merchants that dragged down average FOB values by nearly 20 percent, according to an analysis of government import data by Gluskin Townley Group.
Illinois Skier Wins Industry’s Ambassador of the Year Contest
Scott Kolts of Dahlgren, IL was named Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month/Bring a Friend Ambassador of the Year in a new program that is designed to encourage current skiers and snowboarders to help newcomers sign up for lessons from professional instructors
EOG Names First CSR and Sustainability Manager
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) has strengthened its team with the appointment of a CSR and sustainability manager. Pamela Ravasio has joined the EOG in this new role and brings 15 years of business experience, including nine years of major involvement
Louisville Slugger Forms Custom Uniforms Business
Louisville Slugger is entering the uniform business for the first time through a partnership with RAM Group, Inc., a Milwaukee-based apparel company with experience and expertise in custom dye sublimation…
Tilly’s to Slow Store Growth, Pivot to E-commerce After Weak Q4
Tillys Inc. will open fewer and smaller stores with less inventory in 2014 as it pivots toward the larger opportunity offered by e-commerce and outlet stores, the company’s CEO said last week while reviewing disappointing fiscal fourth quarter finan
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