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Obermeyer Appoints Rep for Great Lakes East Territory

Aspen-based Sport Obermeyer appointed Lisa Skelton as a sales representative, responsible for the Great Lakes East territory. Skelton, who has worked and lived in Michigan for over 25 years, will report to Aspen-based Linda Rodney, director of sales for O

Nike’s Q2 Revenues Jump 18 Percent, Futures Ahead 13 Percent

Nike, Inc. reported revenues increased 18 percent in its second quarter ended Nov. 30, and advanced 16 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Earnings rose 2.6 percent due to the impact of a lower gross margin but came out slightly ahead of Wall Street&#039

NBA Signs Mission as Official Athletecare Partner

Mission Athletecare announced a multiyear merchandising partnership with the NBA becoming the “Official Athletecare” of the league. The first NBA branded products Court Grip and Power Grip will debut when the NBA tips off the 2011-12 season on Christma

Hydrapak Signs OEM Clients

Hydrapak, a leading global supplier of active-lifestyle hydration equipment, has become an OEM provider for niche pioneer Elite Creators, LLC and UltrAspire. UltrAspire’s Surge and Omega Hydration packs, slated to be available in February 2012, will

Vans Triple Crown Webcast Shatters Records

Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Webcast posted more than 10.4 million live streams during its 13 days of competition between Oct. 28 and Dec. 11. Series viewership, which includes the 3-day HIC Pro, peaked with more than six million streams…

Brooks Brings Back Brooks PR Invitational

Brooks Sports announced it will bring the speediest high school runners to Seattle for the second annual Brooks PR Invitational. Taking place on Feb. 26, 2012, the invite-only event gives students the opportunity to test their speed against the best of th

Respect Your Universe to Sponsor UFC Events

Respect Your Universe, Inc. announced that it will become an official event sponsor for five UFC events beginning with UFC 141: LESNAR vs. OVEREEM on Dec. 30 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas…