Black Diamond Equipment has hired the newly created agency, Ascension Sales, LLC to represent Black Diamond Equipment, Black Diamond Apparel and PIEPS in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming and Western Nebraska…
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Puma’s Revenues Slide in Q2
Puma reported earnings in the second quarter declined 33.3 percent as sales dropped 4.0 percent on a currency-adjusted basis. Revenues were hurt by falling sales in China and southern Europe as well as the effects of the weak yen in Japan, its second-bigg
HanesBrands to Buy Maidenform
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion, Hanes and Gear for Sports, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maidenform Brands, Inc. (MFB), for $23.50 per share, or $575 million…
High 5 Gear To Sponsor Professional Bowling Association
The PBA has announced a new three-year agreement with High 5 Gear to become the official PBA Tour bowling jersey manufacturer, replacing Gemini Custom Apparel…
Taos Footwear Appoints Taryn Rose as Ambassador
Taos Footwear appointed footwear veteran and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Taryn Rose, as its brand spokesperson. Rose is mostly known for her namesake footwear company and her numerous awards and honors…
Ibex Taps Ted Manning as CEO
Ibex Outdoor Clothing appointed Ted Manning as the company’s new CEO, effectively immediately. Manning joins Ibex after 18-years at Eastern Mountain Sports and a brief stint as chief marketing officer at City Sports…
LaCrosse Footwear’s President Exits
Robert Sasaki, who was appointed president of LaCrosse Footwear, Inc., in May, has left the company…
RECALL: 2,300 LED Lanterns Sold Exclusively by REI
Industrial Revolution of Tukwila, WA has recalled about 2,300 LED lanterns sold exclusively by REI because the wall charger plug can fail during normal use and pose a fire hazard…
Vans Updates Plans for First U.S. Open Of Surfing
For its first year as title sponsor of the highly anticipated Vans US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, Vans will be presenting the Van Doren Village, featuring the world’s largest photo booth, a Vans Custom Culture DIY art exhibit, and the Van D
Under Armour Showcased on Outdoor Channel
A brand new half-hour TV series, titled “Under Armour Presents Ridge Reaper,” is launching on Outdoor Channel. The show features seasoned hunter Jason Carter and the Under Armour team – comprised of Under Armour executives Kip Fulks, Koby Fulks, and Brya
Skins Compression Clothing Expands Team in Northern California
Skins Compression, the maker of gradient compression sportswear, announced that experienced sales representative, Conor Fournier, has joined the sportswear brand. In the past six months, Skins has rapidly grown the brand by putting an increased focus on
Sports Group International Hires Newest Recruiter
Sports Group International, a leading executive search firm serving the sports industry, has hired Rob Grady as vice president of sports business. Grady will focus on recruiting executives in sports marketing, sales and management across the many aspects
iFitness Changes Name to Fitletic
iFitness, Inc., a maker of hydration belts, running belts and accessories, has changed its name to Fitletic…
New England Footwear Expands Headquarters
New England Footwear, the parent of GoLite Footwear, expanded its corporate headquarters to bring everything under one roof in Stratham, NH., as well as to establish U.S. production…
DSW Becomes Sole Supplier for Loehmann’s
The Affiliated Business Group (ABG), a division of DSW Inc., and Loehmann's announced a joint agreement this morning for ABG to operate as the sole supplier for Loehmann's footwear departments in its U.S. locations and e-commerce site loehmanns.
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