RECALL: 1,700 Cabrinha Kiteboarding Control Systems
Adventure Sports Inc, dba Pryde Group Americas, has recalled about 1,700 Cabrinha Kiteboarding 1X and Overdrive 1X Control Systems because the Recoil spring on the control mechanism can jam, leading to a loss of control, which poses a risk of injury…
Under Armour and Maryland Announce Renewal Of Partnership
The University of Maryland and Under Armour, Inc. announced a 10-year partnership extension that designates Under Armour as the official outfitter of its varsity intercollegiate athletic programs…
Icebreaker Names Brian Mecham US General Manager
Icebreaker named Brian Mecham, former vice president of sales for Black Diamond Equipment, as its U.S. general manager, where he is responsible for overseeing wholesale, retail and eCommerce sales; and the supporting operations and customer service teams.
SCARPA Fills New Athlete and Event Management Position with Former Editor
SCARPA North America this week added a new position to oversee athletes and direct brand participation in events, and it hired Skiing Magazine veteran Kevin Luby to fill the post. For the last four years, Luby has…
Canadian Tire’s New Loyalty Program Includes Sport Chek
Canadian Tire unveiled a digital version of its iconic Canadian Tire Money loyalty rewards program it will launch in October. New benefits include the ability to collect 10 times the amount of e-Canadian Tire 'Money' when using the retailer'
Nikon Expands Management Team
Nikon Sport Optics announced that it has promoted, from its ranks, two long-time employees with 25 years of combined experience…
Realtree and Duck Commander Extend Partnership
Realtree announced the continued growth of its promotional and business partnership with the Duck Commander team, and a commitment by both organizations to work together to create more products for hunters…
Retail Imports Remain Above Average As Port Talks Continue
Retailers concerned by the lack of a West Coast longshoremen’s contract will continue to bring merchandise into the country at above-average levels this month but volume will drop from the record set in August, according to the monthly Global Port T
Sher-Wood Athletics Group Acquires Sher-Wood Hockey
Sherwood Athletics Group Inc. has acquired all of the assets and liabilities of Sher-Wood Hockey Inc., from Callidus Capital Inc…
Kinsey’s Adds Sales Manager to Team
Kinsey's, an established archery product distributor, announces their hire of Drew Arnesen as sales manager…
FN Manufacturing Receives Nadcap Accreditation
FN America, Inc. announces that its Columbia, South Carolina subsidiary, FN Manufacturing, has received the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (Nadcap) accreditation for chemical processing…
Currexsole Partners With Quality Bicycle Products (QBP)
Currexsole, the insoles maker, has partnered with Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) to distribute the Bikepro insole in the United States…
Fanprint Partners with NFL Players
NFL Players Inc. (NFLPI), the marketing and licensing arm of the NFL Players Association, has teamed up with FanPrint, a provider of custom-made soft-goods, in a licensing deal that will directly benefit the Gene Upshaw Player Assistance Trust Fund (GU PA
Adidas’ Design Head Relocating to Portland
Paul Gaudio, Adidas creative director, has relocated from Germany to Portland. The news was mentioned in an interview by Adidas Group North America President Mark King with the Wall Street Journal…
Nine West Footwear Group Undergoes Organizational Restructuring
Sycamore Partners announced that the Nine West Footwear Group, an operating division of Nine West Holdings, has been reorganized into four separate businesses, each with its own leadership team. The newly organized businesses are: Nine West (which include
