SGB Update Apparel
Modell’s Promotes Castaneda and Smyth
Modell's Sporting Goods promoted Charles Castaneda to executive vice president – planning, allocation, replenishment and e-commerce merchandising. Todd Smyth was promoted to vice president/GMM of the licensed product division…
Georgia State Park’s Launches Rx for Fitness
Georgia’s State Park system has teamed up with the Georgia Association of Physicians Assistants (GAPA) to launch “Rx for Fitness,” in which PAs can prescribe hikes in the great outdoors, and patients can turn in their “prescription
Flow Society Signs Connor Martin as Endorser
Big Idea Brands, LLC, owner of Flow Society lacrosse lifestyle apparel brand, has signed professional lacrosse player Connor Martin as their official brand ambassador…
SGMA’s Litigation and Risk Management Summit Draws Crowd
At SGMA's 5th Annual Litigation & Risk Management Summit (LRMS) which was held April 9-10 at the Venetian Palazzo Hotel in Las Vegas, NV, U.S. Representative Pete Sessions (R-TX) in a keynote address applauded the work of the sports industry and reco
MLB Players to Debut New Rawlings S100 Pro Comp(TM) Batting Helmet
Rawlings Sporting Goods Co., Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corp, added its new S100 Pro Comp batting helmet line to its on-field assortment of protective headwear during Major League Baseball Opening Day festivities last week. Rawlings is the Official Batt
El Salvador Supplier Wins $1.1 Million Judgement Against Gear for Sports
Partex Apparel International, an El Salvador manufacturer, has obtained a $1.1 million judgment, plus pre-judgment interest in a breach of contract case against Gear for Sports Inc., a sports apparel company owned by HanesBrands, Inc., according to Frankl
Vanguard Names Marketing Chief for North American Outdoor Division
Vanguard USA hired Robert DeRosier as marketing executive overseeing all North American marketing activities related to the company's Outdoor division…
Crosman Appoints Sales Manager, Wholesale Division
Crosman Corporation, the manufacturer of products for the shooting sports, appointed Blake Anderson from Thomasville, GA to the newly created position of sales manager, Wholesale Distribution. In his new position, Anderson will oversee all aspects of sa
First Descents Ball Raises $450,000
First Descents reports that it raised $450,000 at its annual FD Ball, which drew 410 attendees Saturday, March 31st, or enough for 450 young cancer patients to attend a week of surfing, kayaking or rock climbing through the non-profits programs…
Trips for Kids Fundraiser Set for May 6
Trips for Kids will celebrate 25 years of serving at-risk youth with an evening gala and auction from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday May 6, 2012, at the Mill Valley Community Center in Marin County, CA. The not-for-profit, which has taken 90,000 at-risk
Werner Paddles Names New Rep in Southeast
Werner Paddles announced that Justin Sams will join their team as the Southeast sales representative…
Naklin Base Layer Start-up to Launch at Retail in August
Naklin premium base layer collection geared for big mountain freestyle and backcountry riders will debut in finer snowboard shops around the world this August. Legendary snowboarder, Kevin Jones and industry veteran, Abe Gilreath co-founded the brand with
Astral Adds Windham to RandD Team
Astral, the North Carolina-based maker of PFDs, named Daniel Windham as the newest addition to its R&D team…
Merrell Hires Hill Holliday as Advertising Agency
Merrell, a division of Wolverine World Wide, has hired Boston-based Hill Holliday as its advertising agency of record…
Vibram to Open Flagship On April 14
The grand opening of Vibram's first store will take place Saturday, April 14 with a ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony at 12 p.m. The store at 292 Newbury Street in Boston, MA will feature “experience zones” throughout the floor allowing visitors to
