SGB Update Outdoor
Oboz Selects UK Distributor
Oboz footwear has selected the Bollin Group as its newest international distribution partner. Effective immediately, the Bollin Group will distribute the Bozeman, MT-based outdoor footwear brand throughout the United Kingdom…
Asics America Expands Roster of Brand Envoys
Asics America accentuated its strength in the running category and expanded its commitment to the growing training category with the signing of elite coach Andrew Kastor and fitness expert Michelle Lovitt as brand trainers…
Respect Your Universe Director, COO Leave Amid Restructuring
Respect Your Universe, Inc announced that Munir Ali, who was integral in listing RYU on the TSX Venture Exchange in 2012, has resigned as a director and that it has eliminated the position of chief operating officer held by Erick Siffert…
Trek Unveils Smartphone Integrated Bike at CES
Trek Bikes and Samsung unveiled two concept bicycles at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to demonstrate the multiple possibilities for integrating smartphones with bikes, delivering several benefits for cyclists…
NSSF and SAAMI File Lawsuit to Invalidate Microstamping Law
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) today filed a lawsuit against the State of California in Fresno Superior Court challenging the state’s microstamping law…
Republic Forge Partners with Driftwood Media
Republic Forge, a manufacturer of model 1911 pistols, has selected Driftwood Media Inc., to carry out its marketing and media relations efforts…
W.L. Gore Eliminates PFOA from DWR Supply Chain
W.L. Gore & Associates announced it has become one of the first makers of Durable Water Repellence (DWR) treatments such as Gore-Tex, to eliminate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) from all raw materials used in the manufacturing of weatherproof functional fa
G3 Hires The Apex Group Sales Team for Pacific Northwest
G3 Genuine Guide Gear Inc. hired David Gunther and The Apex Group sales team to represent its sales division in the Pacific Northwest…
L.L. Bean Names Nordic Champion as Brand Ambassador
L.L.Bean announced a multi-year partnership with the most successful U.S. cross-country skier in history, Kikkan Randall. A World Champion and two-time World Cup sprint title winner, Randall will work with L.L.Bean, testing products in her native Alaska,
PeopleForBikes Promotes Martha Roskowski to VP
Martha Roskowski, director of the Green Lane Project at PeopleForBikes (formerly Bikes Belong), has been promoted to vice president of local innovation, effective immediately. She will continue to serve as a member of PeopleForBikes’ senior manageme
Dick’s SG Becomes Title Sponsor of National High School Basketball Tourney
Dick's Sporting Goods has signed on as the title sponsor of the Dick's Sporting Goods High School National Tournament. The tournament will also have a new home in New York City's Madison Square Garden for its sixth annual boys and girls cha
Notre Dame Switching to Under Armour from Adidas
According to ESPN, Under Armour will supply Notre Dame's uniforms beginning at the start of the 2014-2015 school year, ending a 16-year run with Adidas…
Marika Signs License for Sportsbags/Handbags
Marika has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Stone Mountain Accessories for women’s sportbags and handbags…
New Balance Expands Sponsorship of Team Garmin-Sharp
New Balance has expanded its multi-year sponsorship of Team Garmin-Sharp, the elite American professional cycling team owned by Slipstream Sports. The New Balance logo will be added to Team Garmin-Sharp’s kit and New Balance will become the exclusiv
The Buckle’s Comps Dips in December
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales decreased 2.8 percent in December. Net sales for the 5-week fiscal month ended Jan. 4, 2014 decreased 2.2 percent to $180.9 million from net sales of $185.0 million for the prior year…
