SIA Updates Winter Sports Merchandising Resources
SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the snow sports industry’s member-owned trade association, has updated its Winter Sports Merchandising resources to help retailers throughout the snow sports industry kick off the 2014/15 season with a fresh take
Bauer Hockey Extends Agreement with University of Minnesota
Bauer Hockey Inc. has extended its agreement with the University of Minnesota’s hockey program as the exclusive equipment provider for the men’s and women’s Division I hockey teams. The five-year agreement outfits the Gophers exclusively
SOG Specialty Knives Taps Klug as National Sales Manager
SOG Specialty Knives and Tools has named Rick Klug as their new national sales manager…
Under Armour Launches Major MapMyFitness App Portfolio Upgrade For iOS 8
The Under Armour Connected Fitness Team unveiled major app upgrades for iOS 8. The updates are packed with the latest health and fitness features including all-day activity tracking…
Brown Shoe Company Invests in Jack Erwin
Brown Shoe Company has invested in Jack Erwin, a men’s brand that offers handmade men’s shoes directly to consumers…
Shopko Expands Active Wear Assortments
Shopko is significantly expanding its exclusive offering of Energy Zone active wear as part of a broader expansion of its active apparel offering, which already features products from Nike, Puma, Adidas and other brands…
Otis Technologies Hires New Sales Managers
Otis Technology announced the addition of three sales management professionals to support sales growth and business development in Eastern, Western, and Central U.S. region sales positions…
Chiarello and Co. Partners With NSSF
Insurance agency Joseph Chiarello & Co., Inc. has thrown its support to the NSSF Rimfire Challenge as a Silver Sponsor…
NEMO Expands Design Team
NEMO Equipment, Inc, an outdoor gear manufacturer located in New Hampshire, has hired Andrew Milkovits from EMS as product line manager and Tom Bath from REI as senior product developer…
Icon Health and Fitness to Pay $3MM Penalty to Settle FTC Charges
Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. (ICON) has agreed to pay $3 million in civil penalties to settle FTC charges that the companies violated the Commission’s 1997 consent order by advertising that use of their exercise equipment for just three minutes a day
Opedix Launches Kinetic Health Education Platform
Opedix, maker of Kinetic Health Gear for performance, recovery and rehabilitation, has unveiled a new website…
Bowlmor AMF Completes Acquisition of Brunswick Corporation’s Bowling Center Business
Bowlmor AMF has formally completed its acquisition of Brunswick Corporation's bowling center, further solidifying Bowlmor AMF's position as the world's largest bowling center operator. Bowlmor AMF announced on July 17 its intent to purchas
Backcountry CEO Appointed to Women’s eCommerce Network Council
Liberty Interactive Corp. selected Jill Layfield, CEO of its Backcountry.com unit, as one of 11 women to serve on the 2015 Women's eCommerce Network Council that will mentor a new class of up-and-coming female e-commerce entrepreneurs…
Hammer Strength Apparel Launches Partnership with USHL Teams
Hammer Strength Apparel, a new line of performance wear from DryWear Apparel, LLC, is showing its support to the game of hockey by forging partnerships with the United States Hockey League (USHL) Lincoln Stars and Chicago Steel hockey teams, and sponsorin
Good To-Go Builds Team In Wake of Outdoor Retailer
Good To-Go, a Maine-based preparer of dehydrated meals, said it has added several employees and reps to support growth after a very successful showing at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market last month in Salt Lake City…
