Bass Pro Shops stores across the country will host Set Your Sights events April 25-27, 2014…
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Sportsman’s Warehouse Shares Open Below Original IPO Rice Target
Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. shares began trading in the $9.50 to $10 range Thursday, or below the $11 to $13 range underwriters had initially sought. The Utah-based outdoor retailer said it expects to raise approximately $70.3 million from a
47 Brand Launches New Global Platform and Creative Campaign
’47 Brand, the sports lifestyle apparel and headwear brand, announced the launch of “Let Your You Out” – its new global brand platform and creative campaign…
Modell’s Names Executive to Drive Omnichannel Strategy
Modell's Sporting Goods has hired Deborah Fine as its chief commercial officer. Fine has been charged with leading the retailer's omnichannel strategy. She was most recently CEO OF Direct Brands, Inc., the largest member-based retailer for media
ATI Selects Evans Group for Sales Representation
Advanced Technology International® (ATI), a manufacturer of U.S. made firearm accessories, has secured the services of The Evans Group for sales representation for its domestic sales and services…
Zeiss Honors Members of Its Elite Sales Force
Carl Zeiss Sports Optics announces the outstanding achievements of their top sales representatives…
Bomber Gear Ramps up Paddling Sponsorships
Bomber Gear, manufacturer of premium paddling apparel and sprayskirts, is supporting events, films, and teams in 2014 in whitewater, touring and SUP categories, as well as environmental and community organizations…
Sports Authority Plans Grand Openings for San Juan and Carolina, PR
Sports Authority announced the grand opening of its two newest locations in San Juan, PR and Carolina, PR this past Saturday, Apr. 5…
Branches Appoints Jack Wisse National Sales Manager
Branches, LLC, the maker of canoe, kayak and stand-up paddles, appointed Jake Wisse to the position of national sales manager for its paddlesports products…
Eurosport Signs Greg LeMond as Global Cycling Ambassador
Cycling legend Greg LeMond will be joining Eurosport’s on-air 2014 line-up to provide live on-site analysis at Paris-Roubaix, Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France across the channel’s 54 European markets in an exclusive preview and revie
Ahnu Debuts Made In The USA Yoga Collection
Ahnu Footwear, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corp, announced the arrival of its Made in the USA line, which hits retail shelves this month. In an effort to bring manufacturing efforts back to the United States, Ahnu decided to kick-off that movement with
Icebreaker Names Global Marketing Chief
Icebreaker named Louise Kuegler chief marketing officer, global marketing effective in mid-April 2014…
Running USA: Half-Marathon Races Growth Slows
Since 2003, per Running USA State of the Sport Reports, the half-marathon has been the fastest growing standard distance in the United States with a 12.5 percent annual finisher growth rate, and moreover, from 2006-12, the number of 13.1 mile finishers gr
Golfsmith Opens Second Myrtle Beach Store as Part of Golf Dimensions Purchase
Golfsmith International, the world’s largest specialty golf retailer, purchased the assets of Golf Dimensions, a leading Myrtle Beach golf retailer with a long history of success. As part of the deal, Golfsmith International will transition Golf Dim
Specialized Deploys Social Media Platform to Select Dealers
Specialized Bicycle Components launched a version of the popular bicycle-specific social media site Strava to select retailers in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia that enables them to create a community unique to their store…