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Yue Yuen’s Sales Inch Up in June
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings reported sales during the month of June rose 0.3 percent to $754.4 million.
Columbia Sportswear Opens Store at Walt Disney World Resort
Columbia Sportswear recently opened a new branded retail location at Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista, FL. The 5,000-square-foot store.
Utah Taking Applications for Outdoor Rec Matching Grants
Utah began accepting applications for matching grants of up to $75,000 for infrastructure projects and youth programs that enhance outdoor recreation.
Mavic Names Hawley US Distributor
Mavic has selected Hawley of Lexington, SC to distribute its wheels and other bicycle products across the United States.
Duluth Holdings Opens 11th Store
Duluth Holdings Inc., which raised about $86 million in an IPO last fall, opened its eleventh store nationwide and its first in Nebraska Thursday.
Bergans of Norway Creates International Posts
Bergans of Norway hired Bart Meijers and Karl Henrik Felde for the newly created positions of international sales director and international marketing manager.
Pelican International Appoints EVP of Sales & Marketing
Pelican International, a largest plastic boat manufacturer of kayaks, stand up paddle boards, canoes, fishing boats, pedal boats and utility sleds, appointed Toros Dimitian to the position of EVP of Sales and Marketing.
Bogs Hires Former Keen Sales Director
Bogs Footwear recently announced the hiring of Kevin Kious as vice president of sales.

Spate Of Small Deals May Mark End Of M&A Boom
A spate of small acquisitions in recent weeks could mark the last gasps, rather than a resurgence, of a four-year boom in mergers and acquisitions in the global sporting goods industry, according to one investment banker.

Total Hockey Seeks Sale In Bankruptcy Court
Total Hockey filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition and is looking for a buyer.

Sports Authority Settles Consignment Vendor Claims
Sports Authority reached an agreement that will allow it to sell pre-bankruptcy goods bought on consignment as part of its ongoing liquidation efforts.

Mammut Names New CEO
Oliver Pabst has been named to replace Rolf Schmid as the CEO of Switzerland’s Mammut Sports Group by the board of directors of Conzzeta AG.
Gu Energy Hires Operations & Sales Talent
GU Energy Labs hired four new staff members to bolster its Operations and Sales Teams.
L.L.Bean Pledges $1 Million to Support Island Explorer Bus System
L.L.Bean is making a new commitment of $1 million to Friends of Acadia in support of the Acadia National Park’s Island Explorer bus system.