L.L.Bean Adds New Board Members
L.L.Bean said it is appointing two new independent directors to its corporate board. The two are Hugh Farrington, former chief financial officer of Hannaford Brothers Co., and Matthew Moellering, CFO and vice president of Express, Inc., in Columbus, OH..
Swing XP Partners with USA Baseball
USA Baseball, the national governing body for amateur baseball, has entered into a multi-year official training product supplier agreement with Swing XP, the manufacturer of a unique weighted bat, designed to help batters improve their hitting mechanics a
Accell North America Unveils New Sales Structure
Accell North America unveiled a new sales organization that will represent its recently reorganized businesses, including Raleigh and Lapierre bicycles and distributor Seattle Bike Supply…
Paldorje Education Fund to Help Chidren of 16 Sherpas Killed in Avalanche
Sherpa Adventure Gear, through its Paldorje Education Fund, is directing donations to the education of children of 16 Sherpa guides killed by an avalanche on Mt Everest. All donations received by May 31, 2014 will be dedicated to the schooling of the R
Hoka One One Adds More Elite Track and Field Athletes to Team Roster
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, has added two top Track & Field athletes to its expanding team of elite runners – 2013 US World Team member and three-time All American in the Steeple Chase, De’Sean Turner, and 2014 UK Indoor
Big Agnes Fills New Product Designer Position
Big Agnes named Will McElwain to a newly created product designer position…
Easton Announces Mark Pezzoni as New President
Greg Easton, President of Jas. D. Easton, announced that Mark Pezzoni has been hired as the new president of Easton Archery (a division of Easton Technical Products) and will start in late May…
Sports and Fitness Industry Surpasses $80 Billion in Wholesale Sales
The sports and fitness industry grew 2.8 percent in 2013, representing $81.4 billion in wholesale sales in the United States, according to the 2014 Manufacturers’ Sales by Category Report published by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)
Adidas Outdoor Signs Professional Rower
Adidas Outdoor announced the addition of rower Sonya Baumstein, 29, to its team of athletes. In 2013, Baumstein became the first person to stand-up paddleboard across the Bering Strait…
3N2 Signs Fastpitch Softball Star Monica Abbott to Endorsement Deal
3N2 has come to terms with fastpitch softball phenom Monica Abbott on a product endorsement deal. Abbott, who currently pitches for National Pro Fastpitch's (NPF) Chicago Bandits…
Ross Stores Announces Senior Management Succession
Ross Stores, Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved a succession plan under which Barbara Rentler, president and chief merchandising officer will become chief executive officer and Michael O'Sullivan will continue as president and ch
Brandblack Launches Campaign Starring Jamal Crawford
Brandblack, the recently introduced men's performance sportswear brand, announced the launch of a new global marketing campaign featuring recent NBA 6th Man award winner and face of the brand, Jamal Crawford of the Los Angeles Clippers, titled FUTURE
Nike’s Sustainability Report Shows Environmental Impact Reductions
Nike Inc. released its FY12-13 Sustainable Business Performance Summary, which outlines the company's progress toward business, labor and environmental goals…
Zumiez Sees Robust April Sales
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended May 3 increased 17.6 percent to $50.6 million, compared to $43.0 million for the four-week period ended May 4. The company's comparable store sales increased 8.2 percent…
Camelbak’s Strong Bottle Sales Can’t Offset Lapsed Military Contract in Q1
Camelbak’s sales decline 9.3 percent in the quarter ended March 31 compared with the first quarter of 2013 as strong sales of its bottles could not offset the loss of Hydration System sales to the U.S. Marine Corps. Camelbak's Military sales du
