PGA Tour Superstore to Open Store in North Scottsdale
PGA Tour Superstore announced the Oct. 25 grand opening of its 20th retail store, which is located at 7000 East Mayo Blvd in North Scottsdale…
Smith Optics Leaving Idaho Birthplace in Search of Growth
After 18 years of letting Smith Optics operate autonomously, Safilo Group of Italy announced Tuesday plans to disperse its headquarters staff of 85 to Portland, OR., Salt Lake City and Parsippany, NJ in a quest to double the fast-growing brand's sale
Timbuk2 Names New Distributor for Benelux Countries
Timbuk2 appointed a new distributor for the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Led by Renato Braaf and Dominic Leijten, Timbuk2 Benelux will now manage the brand’s distribution in the region.
Redington Names Brand Manager
Redington, maker of performance fly rods, reels, waders, apparel and accessories, has hired Josh Prestin as its brand manager…
Finish Line Appoints Sam Sato President
Finish Line Brand President Samuel M. Sato has been named president of The Finish Line Inc. and elected to the company's board to fill the Class II director position previously held by Bill Kirkendall…
Bass Pro Shops to Open Store in North Palm Beach
Bass Pro Shops plans to open a new store in North Palm Beach, FL. The Bass Pro Shops World Wide Sportsman store will be located on U.S. 1 north of PGA Boulevard. An opening date for the new 75,000-square-foot World Wide Sportsman store will be announced a
Investors Reportedly Preparing Unsolicited Bid for Reebok
An investment group is preparing a $2.2 billion offer to acquire Reebok from Adidas AG, according to a report in Monday's Wall Street Journal that was later collaborate by Bloomberg News…

New Balance Partners with Bareburger in NYC Marathon Promotion
New Balance is teaming up with select Bareburger locations throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens to celebrate runners flocking to the city with complimentary burger cards. New Balance will also unveil a Fresh Foam Zante NYC shoe truck to celebrate the
Implus Acquires TriggerPoint Performance
Implus has acquired TriggerPoint Performance, Inc., a sports performance, self-care brand concentrating on innovation, education and products that optimize muscular performance and personal empowerment. The acquisition comes as Implus continues to expand
Eagle Creek Named Supplier of the Year by Globetrotter of Germany
Eagle Creek was the sole recipient of the Supplier of the Year Award for 2013-14 from Globetrotter Equipment, the largest outdoor retailer in Germany…

New Pearl Izumi Headquarters Wins Top Architectural Prizes
The new headquarters building for Pearl Izumi was recently honored by the Colorado and Denver chapters of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The new headquarters, located in Louisville, received the top honor from AIA Colorado: the Honor Award fo
Adidas to Open Trail Blazers Shop
Adidas will open a retail shop inside the Moda Center in Portland, OR, selling Trail Blazers fan merchandise, according to the Oregonian…
PaddleExpo Reports Higher Attendance
Stand-up paddling remained the hottest category at PaddleExpo 2014, which drew more exhibitors, brands and buyers from more countries to Nuremberg Exhibition Hall in Germany last month, according to Horst Fürsattel…
BH Bikes Names Head of Tech Services
BH Bikes USA has hired Chris Lombardo as head of tech services for its BH and Easy Motion electric bikes in the United States…
Crocs Names New Execs for Americas, China, Supply Chain and Global Transformation
Crocs Inc. appointed Bob Munroe to general manager of Crocs Americas; Greg Sullivan to the new role of senior vice president of global business transformation; Scott Yuan to general manager of Greater China; and Michelle Poole to senior vice president of