U.S. Distributor Acquires Noat
Steve and Susan Lax have acquired Israeli sandal maker Naot, which they have long distributed in the United States through their company Yaleet. The couple plan to continue manufacturing sandals at Naot's factory in the West Bank, which employs 700 m
Michael Phelps Partners to Develop New Global Swim Brand
Aqua Sphere, a swimming equipment manufacturer for fitness and recreational swimming, aquatic exercise and triathlons, announced the formation of a long-term strategic partnership with the swimming legend, Michael Phelps, and Hall of Fame Coach Bob Bowman
Body Glove Hires Sales Manager for Surf, Wake, and Dive
Body Glove Wetsuits hired Joe McNulty as sales manager for the surf, wake, and dive categories. McNulty spent 8 years with Oakley…
Rusty Surfboards Hires VP of Sales
Rusty Surfboards, Inc. hired Royce Cansler as vice president of sales.
Zensah Compression Signs Kara Goucher
Zensah, the athletic compression company, has partnered with Kara Goucher, elite American long-distance runner and two-time Olympian. The American running icon has been dealing with multiple injuries and is ready to start running again, with the help of Z
Cutters Gloves Signs Jamaal Charles
Cutters Gloves, the creators of C-TACK performance grip material, announced the addition of All-Pro Kansas City running back Jamaal Charles to its roster of world-class athletes…
Charles River Apparel Receives AIA 2014 Moving On Up Award
Charles River Apparel, manufacturer of performance apparel, was named a recipient of the Adventures in Advertising (AIA) Corporation 2014 Moving On Up Award for the Gold level Apparel category…
Report: Under Armour Close to Signing Kevin Durant
Under Armour is set to offer Kevin Durant up to $30 million a year for an endorsement deal, according to a report in the Daily News. Durant's Nike contract paid him $60 million over seven years…
Super.natural Grows Sales Force
Super.natural, a provider of natural and synthetic blended performance apparel, announces additions to its United States sales team…
REI Taps Edelman Exec as New Communications Chief
REI named Alex Thompson as the company’s new vice president of communications and public affairs. Thompson most recently served as executive vice president of corporate and public affairs in the New York office of Edelman, a global communications a
Hydro Flask Adds Two Engineers
Hydro Flask, which makes stainless steel containers, has expanded its headquarters staff in Bend, OR by hiring Brian Goodwin as a product designer and Ben Hein as a product engineer…
SealSkinz Launches New U.S. Website
SealSkinz, a U.K.-based maker of waterproof, windproof and breathable accessories for the hands, feet and head, launched a new U.S. website to promote its new…
RECALL: 3,100 Avigo 20-Inch Bikes by Toys “R” Us
Dynacraft BSC Inc., of American Canyon, Calif. has recalled about 3,100 Avigo youth bicycles sold exclusively at Toys “R” Us because the front wheel on the bicycle can detach and pose a fall hazard…
Vestis Retail Extends $1.20 Offer for Sport Chalet Class B Shares
Vestis Retail Group, LLC extended its $1.20 offer for all outstanding shares of Sport Chalet Class B common stock until Aug. 15 to provide shareholders more time to tender their shares or see the offer price drop 13 percent…
Bon-Ton Appoints CEO
Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. aappointed Kathryn Bufano to the position of president and CEO of the company, effective Aug, 25…
