Diane Sullivan is now CEO, president and chairman of the board of Brown Shoe Company. The company’s board of directors appointed Sullivan as chairman of the board last June, and her new role became effective yesterday, Feb. 2, 2014…
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Penn State Licensees Sourcing from Bangladesh Must Sign Safety Accord
Penn State told apparel licensees that effective March 31, any company that sells clothing made in Bangladesh under a Penn State license must sign an Accord on Fire and Building Safety, committing to ensuring safe working conditions. Failure to sign the a
Bass Pro Shops to Open Hooksett, NH Store
With some of the largest mountains on the East Coast, and major rivers such as the Merrimack, Piscataqua, and Connecticut, New Hampshire offers one outdoor adventure after another…
U.S. Rep. Daines Introduces Making Public Lands Public Act
U.S House Representative Steve Daines (MT) introduced the Making Public Lands Public Act (H.R. 3962) to open access for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation on existing public lands…
Accell Agrees to Sell German Hercules for Euro 20 million
Accell Group N.V. has agreed to sell its German Hercules business for 64 percent of its 2013 sales so it can focus on growing sales of its other German bike brands at a time of rising competiiton…
Primer180 Announces New President
Minneapolis marketing and brand innovation company Primer180 has appointed Sarah Donnell to the role of President…
Nike Inks Kit Deal with South African Football Association
Nike Inc. reached an agreement with the South African Football Association (SAFA) to develop and supply football kits for the men’s and women’s South African national football teams…
Otis Technology Announces CEO and Executive Changes
Otis Technology announced the appointment of Leonard Puzzuoli to the position of chief executive officer…
Gander Mountain Opening Store in Champaign, IL
Gander Mountain is opening a new location in Champaign, marking its sixth Illinois location…
Beretta USA to Locate New Manufacturing Facility in Tennessee
Tennessee Governor Haslam announces that Beretta USA is locating a new manufacturing facility in Gallatin…
Three OIA Members Honored for Sustainability Work
The Outdoor Industry Association Sustainability Working Group (SWG) honored employees from Columbia Sportswear, Patagonia and Adidas for their dedication to the outdoor industry’s social responsibility efforts at Outdoor Retailer Winer Market last w
OSMO Nutrition Hires Senior Director of Sales
OSMO Nutrition, creators of the sports hydration and recovery products specifically optimized for male and female physiology, welcomed Reid Swanson as senior director of sales…
Teton Gravity Research Hires Senior Sales Manager
Multimedia action sports lifestyle brand Teton Gravity Research (TGR) hired Lindsay Blue as senior sales manager and Jon Grinney as sales manager…
WFSGI Appoints Frank Dassler as President
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has appointed Frank A. Dassler, general counsel of the Adidas Group, as its president…
Ebay Enterprise Q4 Revenues Grow Double-Digits
EBay Inc. reported that mobile users accounted for 40 percent of its new users and accounts in 2013 and generated $35 billion in sales for its merchant partners and brands, up 88 percent from 2012….
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