Wilson Golf Expands Sales Force
In direct response to its sustained growth in iron and golf ball market shares over the past twelve months, Wilson Golf has expanded its sales force by recruiting six new territory managers across the United States…
Tail Activewear Collaborates with Chris Evert
Legendary tennis star Chris Evert and Tail Activewear collaborated on a new line of women's tennis and active clothing. Inspired by Evert, the new line will be branded “Chrissie by Tail” or “Chrissie” and will be distributed exclusively by Tail Activ
Super.natural Grows Sales Force
Super.natural, a provider of natural and synthetic blended performance apparel, announces additions to its United States sales team…
Converse Exits Sears
Converse has pulled its product from Sears stores, according to a report in Crain's Chicago…
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
MusclePharm Signs Deal With Johnny Manziel
MusclePharm Corporation signed a multi-year endorsement deal with former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL first-round draft pick Johnny Manziel…
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…
Yakima Names New CEO
Yakima Products Inc. named an executive from the appliance industry who has worked extensively with its Taiwanese parent company as its new CEO. Ryan Martin was most recently global director of strategy and business development with Whirlpool Corporation,
Descente Grows Q1 Sales 16.3 Percent On Strength in Asia
Japan's Descente Ltd. reported sales increased 16.3 percent to ¥23.4 billion ($229mm) in the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, as a big increase in sales of Athletic Wear offset slight declines in Golf and Outdoor sales during the company’s s
NRF: Retail Industry Adds 27,000 Jobs in July
The National Retail Federation calculated retail industry (excluding autos and gasoline) employment increased by 27,000 jobs in July 2014.
Skullcandy Reports Q2 Profit, Launches Stickygel Ear Buds
Skullcandy swung back to profitability in the second quarter thanks to solid growth in the United States, Canada and China. The company forecast growth would accelerate in the current quarter due to Friday's launch of its sports performance line of e
