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IZOD Inks Hosiery and Legwear Deal
PVH Corp. has licensed American Essentials Inc. and its parent company McGregor Industries Inc. to market and distribute men’s, women’s and children’s hosiery and legwear under the IZOD brand…
Skratch Labs Hires Jay Perry as Director of Sales
Skratch Labs has hired industry veteran Jay Peery as director of sales, where he will manage and direct global sales efforts for the year old company…
Stanley to Offer Thermalware Retail Program Nationwide
Stanley said in a test last fall of its Thermalware Retail Support Program (RSP) resulted in an average 35 percent sales increase on items featured. Based off this test, the Stanley brand plans to offer it to select retailers nationwide as part of their 2
Karhu to Reintroduce Skis to North American Market
Karhu of Finland is reintroducing its Karhu Ski Collection to the North American winter sports market for the 2013 – 14 ski season…
Lululemon to Alter Holiday Pricing in Nod to Changing Consumer Behavior
While it successfully maintained its premium brand pricing through the holidays, Lululemon Athletica Inc. will shift its pricing strategy in the upcoming holiday season in response to U.S. consumers’ increasing expectation of discounts, the company&
Solomon to Use Amer Sports Walk to Ride Binding Technology
Salomon said it will launch product using parent company Amer Sports' WTR (Walk to Ride) binding technology in Fall/Winter 2013. Amer Sports recently finalized a common agreement to license WTR technology to the Rossignol group starting in fall 2013.
Wolverine Worldwide: PLG Integration Running Ahead of Plan
At the ICR Xchange conference, Blake Krueger, chairman, president and CEO, said its acquisition of the Performance & Lifestyle Group (PLG) since its close in October has been “going much better than we could have expected” with the integration
Volfango Bondi becomes Puma’s General Manager Europe
Volfango Bondi has been appointed general manager Europe at Puma with immediate effect. He succeeds Sergio Bucher, who has decided to leave the company. Bondi is based at Puma's Headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, and reports to chief commercial
Vibram FiveFingers Gets Grounded on Pinterest
Vibram FiveFingers launched a “Pin It to Win It” contest inspiring users to “Get Grounded” and pin what inspires them to stay active and fit on Vibram’s Pinterest contest board for a chance to win an assortment of the latest
Cabela’s To Open New Twin City, First South Carolina Stores
Cabela’s Incorporated announced plans to open a store in Greenville, SC and Woodbury, MN in 2014. Cabela’s expects to open the store in Woodbury, which is in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, in fall 2014…
Pyranha US Names Scavo as New England Rep
Pyranha U.S. announced that beginning immediately, Joe Scavo will assume sales rep responsibilities for Pyranha, P&H, Venture and Feelfree Kayaks in the New England territory.
Eureka! Names Jeff Levis Product Manager for Backpacks
Johnson Outdoors Gear, Inc. appointed Jeff Levis as product manager for Eureka! backpacks, which were introduced in Spring 2012.
Fourth Annual Canadian Cup to Benefit The Conservation Alliance at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
Canadian brands Arc’teryx, Baffin and Canada Goose will host the fourth annual Canadian Cup for The Conservation Alliance at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market’s Industry Party on Jan. 23. The event is expected to raise more than $10,000 for The C
SOG Specialty Knives and Tools Names Heinlen CEO
SOG Specialty Knives and Tools named Gerald T. (Jerry) Heinlen as its chief executive officer effective Dec. 31, 2012. Heinlen served as CEO at Yakima Products Inc from 2006 to 2011. Before that, he served as president and COO of Waterloo Industries, manu
Rossignol Group Partners with Recycle Utah
The Rossignol Group, which includes Dynastar, Lange, Look and Rossignol brands, has partnered with Recycle Utah in an effort to recycle more snowsports equipment…
