Confluence Outdoor Brands Back Gauley Fest, Again
Confluence Outdoor brands Dagger, Wave Sport, Adventure Technology and Bomber Gear are once again supporting American Whitewater at the 31st annual Gauley Fest in Summersville, W.V., this weekend, Sept. 19-20…
Apple Stores to Begin Selling Deeper Fish Finder
Watch out Humminbird, Apple began selling a fish finder at its stores in Europe Wednesday, according to to Friday Lab, a Lithuanian company that makes the cue ball shaped device. Friday Lab said the product, Deeper, is the first fish finder to work on the
Russell Athletic Launches Fourth Annual ‘Fight Like Dylan Award’
Russell Brands, LLC, will begin accepting entries for the fourth annual Russell Athletic “Fight Like Dylan Award,” named in honor of Dylan Rebeor, a high school football player whose last wish was for his teammates to receive new uniforms. Through this in
Topo Athletic Hires Five New Sales Agencies
Topo Athletic, the maker of natural-fit performance footwear, announced that Chilton Military Marketing Co., Clear Creek Reps, Orban Athletic Sales, Pacific Sierra Group, and Sig Lee have joined the company’s sales team…
SFIA Announces Major Campaign to Increase Sports Participation
At the 2014 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit in Chicago, SFIA Chairman & Mizuno, USA President Bob Puccini and SFIA President & CEO Tom Cove announced the SFIA Increase Participation Plan, the biggest initiative the sports and fitness industry has launched to
Lafuma Group Returns to the Black in the First Half
Lafuma Group of France returned to the black in the first half of 2014, according to Calida Group, which acquired control of the outdoor and action sports apparel company last year. Thanks to the acquisition, Calida reported consolidated sales more than d
Harman and NBA Announce Marketing and Merchandising Partnership
Harman International and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a comprehensive multiyear marketing and merchandising partnership that will make the company the official headphone, speaker, and audio partner of the NBA, Women’s National
Mercury Marine Launches Repower Financing
Mercury Marine has launched a new repower finance program that will make it easier for consumers to get the engine performance they want with flexible financing for a broad range of buyers…
Pop Warner Adds Two to Medical Advisory Committee
Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc., the nation’s largest and oldest youth football, cheer and dance organization, announced that noted researchers Stefan Duma, Ph.D., and Michael F. Bergeron, Ph.D., have been added to the Pop Warner Medical Advisory C
Eyeking Appoints EVP Product, Design and Marketing
Eyeking LLC, the eyewear specialist with licensed partners including Under Armour Eyewear and Hobie Polarized, appointed Timothy (Timm) Parker as EVP, product, design and marketing…
Dainese Named Protective Gear Supplier for U.S. Ski Team
Dainese, the Italian protective gear and apparel specialist, announced its role as the official supplier of safety equipment for the U.S. Ski Team.
Ogio Hires Territory Manager
Ogio International Inc. announced golf retail veteran, Chris Ross, as the most recent addition to its expanding company direct employed sales team…
Haddad Brands Launches Second Annual Kid’s Rock! Fashion Show
The second annual Kid's Rock! Fashion Show presented by Haddad Brands, hit New York Fashion Week this year with high-powered performances and appearances by celebrity athletes including Derek Jeter and Carmelo Anthony. The event included fashion look
Speedo Launches Swim Fitness App
Speedo North America unveiled Speedo Fit, a new fitness app and companion website, designed to help swimmers of all levels set and reach their swim – and fitness – goals by providing platforms for motivation, guidance and community…
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ COO and Chief Merchant to Retire
In a regulatory filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. announced that Joseph H. Schmidt, its president and COO, plans to retire at the close of the year. The filing also noted that John G. Duken, EVP, global merc
