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Billabong to Assess $300 Million Buyout by Sycamore-Naude Group
Billabong said it was in talks to sell itself for approximately U.S. $300 million. The Australian surfwear company announced that it has entered into a ten business day period of exclusivity with a group led by its former American chief executive, Paul Na
Chaco and Boardworks Launch National SUP Tour
Chaco and Boardworks are partnering to introduce the 2013 Show Up and Blow Up SUP Demo Tour, which will visit more than 30 sites across the nation to get more people on the water and learning the sport of Stand Up Paddling, or SUP…
Gander Mountain Launches Online Firearms Ownership Pledge
As part of its “With Rights Comes Responsibility; Secure Your Firearms” initiative, Gander Mountain launched www.ResponsibilityPledge.com, where firearms owners and those thinking of becoming an owner can take a pledge of personal responsibili
Hi-Tec USA Names VP of Sales and Product
Hi-Tec Sports appointed Peter Shean as VP of sales and product of its U.S. subsidiary. Shean joins Hi-Tec from footwear accessory company Implus LLC, where, as national sales manager, he was responsible for the Sof Sole, FIT and Apara brands…
Athletic Dealers of America Welcomes Hauff Sports
The ADA announced that Hauff Sports has joined the Athletic Dealers of America buying group. Hauff Sports has been serving Omaha and the state of Nebraska since 1939…
OIA Taps Former Interior Staffer as Recreation Policy Manager
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has hired former U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) staffer Jessica Wahl as its Washington D.C.-based recreation policy manager…
Nike’s Charlie Denson to Receive Honorary Doctorate
Charlie Denson, president of the Nike Brand, will be the commencement speaker for the 126th graduation ceremony of Utah State University on May 4. The university announced he will also receive an honorary doctorate during the ceremony…
Ipath Hires VP of Marketing
Kristin Cusic has been appointed the new VP of marketing for Klonelab, the parent company of Ipath Footwear and New Balance licensee. A Boston native, Cusic joined the Ipath team in late 2012 after…
OIA Names Former Interior Staffer to Manage Recreation Policy Efforts
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has hired Jessica Wahl as recreation policy manager. In this role, Wahl will promote OIA’s recreation policy goals, focusing on securing increased funding and access for the national outdoor recreation system and f
Primal Secures Apparel Sponsoship for TD Five Boro Bike Tour
Primal is sponsoring some of the highest profile cycling events in the country later this spring and summer as the official cycling apparel provider for Bike New York…
Lululemon Dispatches Employees to Overhaul Offshore Production
Lululemon Athletica Inc. has dispatched employees to overhaul offshore production and that its chief product officer would be departing the company. The announcements follow the company's March 18 decision to recall 17 percent of its women's yog
Intelligent Fabric Company to Supply The North Face
IFabric Corp. announced that it's wholly-owned subsidiary company, Intelligent Fabric Technologies Inc. (IFTNA), is to become a supply partner to The North Face…
City Sports Appoints New CMO
City Sports named Ted Manning as chief merchandising officer. Manning joins City Sports following nearly two decades of service with outdoor retailer Eastern Mountain Sports, most recently as their executive vice president, where he developed strategies f
Superfeet’s President Bill McLean to Retire
Superfeet President Bill McLean has announced his retirement effective June 2013. John Rauvola, who joined Superfeet in March, will transition into the roll over the next few months. McLean has held the position since 2004…
Chugach Powder Guides Names Wardlaw GM
Alaska heli-ski operator Chugach Powder Guides is pleased to announce that Tait Wardlaw has joined the company as its new general manager. Wardlaw most recently worked as vice president of brands, marketing and communications for The Rossignol Group, inc
