Korkers Hires C-J Reps as New England Sales Agency
Korkers Products LLC, the maker of traction footwear, announced the hiring of C-J Rep LLC as its new sales representative agency for New England.
ElliptiGO Increases Support of Hoka NAZ Elite
Following the success of individual athlete sponsorships, ElliptiGO is raising its level of support for professional distance running team, Hoka Northern Arizona Elite, with a team product sponsorship.
Otis Technology Recognizes Top Customers Of The Year
Otis Technology presented top customer awards at SHOT Show 2018 in Las Vegas. Winners included Cabela’s, Chattanooga Shooting Supply and Daniel Technologies.
MSR Appoints Stoves and Combustion Category Manager
Mountain Safety Research (MSR), the Seattle-based leader in high-performance outdoor equipment, has named Scott Youmans as its stoves and combustion category manager.
S’well Partners with Marriott International’s Element Hotel
Marriott International’s eco-conscious longer-stay brand Element Hotels and S’well, the fashionable, reusable hydration accessory company, are launching a national partnership, which will be activated at all 26 Element Hotels in the United States.
Bridgestone Golf Extends Multi-Year Endorsement Agreement with Matt Kuchar
Bridgestone Golf, maker of premium golf balls, clubs and accessories, has signed a multi-year extension of its endorsement agreement with PGA Tour superstar Matt Kuchar,
Golf Rounds Slide In December
According to Golf Datatech National Rounds Played Report, rounds on a national level were up 4.1 percent in December 2017 compared to December 2016. Total year 2017 compared to 2016 rounds were down 2.7 percent.
Americans Say No To A Safer NFL
Despite an onslaught of negative news linking football to head injuries and concussions, the American public remains strongly opposed to major rule changes that would reduce the violence of the game.
Oakley sees Robust Q4 Revenue Growth
Luxottica reported sales in the fourth quarter grew 4.3 percent at constant exchange rates. Oakley scored its best quarterly performance over the last two years.
Safilo sees Below-Plan Q4 Revenues
Safilo, the parent of Smith and a number of other eyewear brands, said it’s expecting profitability for its year ended December 31 to be impacted by the somewhat larger decline in sales than planned in the fourth quarter.
Hedge Fund Seeks Spinoff of Brunswick Fitness Unit
Jeff Altman’s Owl Creek Asset Management has acquired an activist stake in Brunswick Corp. and is encouraging it to spin out its fitness business.
Quiksilver CEO Missing At Sea off French Coast
A search was under way on Tuesday for Pierre Agnes, the CEO of Boardriders Inc.,after his boat was found empty, washed up on a beach in south-west France.
Escalade Sports Partners with Vuly
Escalade Sports, a wholly owned subsidiary of Escalade Inc and make of sports and outdoor recreational equipment, announced it has entered into an agreement with Vuly, a leader in trampolines and swing sets, to become the exclusive North
American distributor of Vuly products.
PVH CEO To Be Honored By AAFA
Emanuel (Manny) Chirico, Chairman and CEO of PVH Corp., will be honored as Person of the Year at the AAFA American Image Awards.
Orangetheory Fitness Accelerates Franchise Development
Orangetheory Fitness, the fitness franchise, announced its significant achievements in 2017, opening 294 new studios worldwide, as well as reporting more than $738 million in system-wide revenue and a 7.5 percent increase same store sales.
