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Patagonia Appoints New Director of U.S. Wholesale
Patagonia said long-term veteran employee Bruce Old has accepted the position of Director of U.S. Wholesale. In his new role Old will report to the company’s VP of U.S. Sales and oversee the US sales reps, Dealer Services in Reno, and Patagonia's Cor
NASGW President Smith Leaving Due to Health Issues
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) Board of Directors has announced that Wayne Smith, President for the past five and half years, will be leaving the association…
NICS Now Requires Place Of Birth
Beginning earlier this week, the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) section is requiring that place of birth be provided for all FBI-initiated transactions…
Ortovox USA Opens New Western DC
Avalanche safety equipment company Ortovox USA has opened a new western U.S. sales and distribution center in West Valley, UT…
eSports Gains Univ. of Michigan Apparel Contract
The University of Michigan said it has signed a 10-year contract with eSports Partners Inc., based in Dallas. The contract guarantees The University of Michigan $1.5 million the first year and rises to nearly $2.25 million by the contract's last year
L.L. Bean Data Center Earns LEED Silver
L.L. Bean said its Data Center in Freeport, ME recently obtained LEED Silver certification, becoming the first LEED Silver certified data center in New England. The USGBC's LEED program is a voluntary rating system designed to encourage companies to
Julbo Appoints New Reps for Southwest and Northeast
Julbo, Inc., the eyewear company, hired two outdoor sales representatives, effective July 1, 2009: Sky Ambitions LLC will cover northeast territory and Greg Houston from the Alta Group will cover the southwest…
New Balance CEO to Join AAFA Board of Directors
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) said Rob DeMartini, CEO of New Balance, will join the AAFA Board of Directors and Executive Committee…
Eddie Bauer Wins Court Approval to Sell Assets
Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. won bankruptcy court approval to sell its assets at an auction next month. At a joint court hearing held simultaneously in Wilmington, DE and Toronto, where the company’s Canadian division is in bankruptcy, two judges approved Ed
Cloudveil Hires Sales Agency to Cover Mid-Atlantic
Cloudveil has hired Brandywine River Representatives to manage outdoor product sales in the Mid-Atlantic territory. Along with Agency Owner and Principal Andy Molter, the Brandywine organization includes Associate Representatives David Donahue and Justin
The Finish Line Exits Man Alive; Jimmy Jazz Affiliate Paid to Assume Business
The Finish Line Inc. last week threw in the towel on its long underperforming Man Alive chain. The company agreed to pay $7 million in cash to Man Alive Acquisition LLC, which is controlled by Jimmy Jazz stores owner and operator Jimmy Khezrie, to assume
Sport Supply Group Acquires Webster’s Team Sports
Sport Supply Group, Inc. acquired substantially all the assets of Webster's Team Sports of Pompano Beach, FL, as part of a goal to “dominate team sports distribution in the state of Florida.” Terms were not disclosed but Sport Supply Group did not as
Nike, NBA Hall of Fame Sued Over Michael Jordan Hall of Fame Line
A Massachusetts sportswear company is suing Nike, Inc. and the NBA Hall of Fame, claiming breach of contract and fraud related to the sale of sportswear linked to Michael Jordan's upcoming induction into the Hall…
Online Videos Expand as Useful Marketing Tool
Social Media has certainly had an impact on nearly every facet of business, and companies continue to expand their brand presence online. New online social communities, purchasing opportunities, customer reviews, and shopper incentives are introduced ever
Choose Outdoors Secures Industry Grants, Plans 2009 Agenda
Choose Outdoors, a 501(c)3, non-profit organization based in Colorado, has received start-up funding from America Outdoors, the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, the National Ski Areas Association, and Outdoor Industry Association…
