Mizu Bottles Hires New CEO
Mizu announced that long time action sports entrepreneur, Tim Pogue, has joined the Mizu team in San Diego as CEO and president…
K2 Ski Boot Launch Scheduled for FW 2013-14
K2 confirmed it is developing its first line of ski boots, which will be launched for the 2013-14 winter season…
Björn Borg to Launch Apparel Line in China
Björn Borg has decided to launch the brand in China. The new business will be established together with an experienced retail partner in China, through a new company with Björn Borg as the principal owner…
Obermeyer Appoints Rep for Great Lakes East Territory
Aspen-based Sport Obermeyer appointed Lisa Skelton as a sales representative, responsible for the Great Lakes East territory. Skelton, who has worked and lived in Michigan for over 25 years, will report to Aspen-based Linda Rodney, director of sales for O
Dick’s SG Plans New Store in Michigan
Dick's Sporting Goods is planning to open a store on South Westnedge Avenue in Portage, MI, according to mlive.com. The store will be built in the location of a former Kmart…
Holiday Retail Spending up 15 Percent Online as of Dec. 18
Holiday spending at retail e-commerce sites from Nov. 1 through Dec. 18 reached nearly $32 billion, up 15 percent over the corresponding period last year, according to comScore’s latest estimates…
Nike’s Q2 Revenues Jump 18 Percent, Futures Ahead 13 Percent
Nike, Inc. reported revenues increased 18 percent in its second quarter ended Nov. 30, and advanced 16 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Earnings rose 2.6 percent due to the impact of a lower gross margin but came out slightly ahead of Wall Street'
L.L. Bean Signs Snowboarder Westcott As Brand Ambassador
L.L.Bean has entered a multi-year partnership with Seth Wescott, one of the most accomplished and decorated riders in snowboarding history. Wescott will serve as a brand ambassador and work with L.L.Bean outerwear product developers to provide insights on
New Balance Retail Hires Creative Agency
New Balance has hired Upshot as their retail creative agency with responsibility for out-of-store and in-store communications for the network of New Balance licensed stores in the U.S./North America, as well as in-store creative for New Balance's who
Edwin Watts Unveils New Website
In conjunction with the holiday shopping season, Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC, re-launched www.edwinwattsgolf.com. The new-look e-commerce website offers online shoppers a turnkey shopping solution…
NBA Signs Mission as Official Athletecare Partner
Mission Athletecare announced a multiyear merchandising partnership with the NBA becoming the “Official Athletecare” of the league. The first NBA branded products Court Grip and Power Grip will debut when the NBA tips off the 2011-12 season on Christma
Respect Your Universe Signs First Athletic Endorser
RYU (Respect Your Universe), signed UFC Fighter Jon Fitch to an endorsement deal…
Puma Acquires Stake in United Legwear Co.
Puma North America has acquired 51 percent of United Legwear Co.'s Puma legwear and bodywear subsidiary…
SIA Nordic Demo Slated for Devil’s Thumb
SIA’s Nordic Demo will play host Jan. 30-31 to retailers from across the globe at Devil’s Thumb Ranch for the Nordic-portion of the On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest following the 2012 Snow Show in Denver, Colorado (Jan 26-29).
Rack Room Shoes CEO to Join Danish Jewelry Maker
Danish jewelry maker Pandora has appointed Bjorn Gulden to become its new chief executive from March 1. Gulden, 46, is currently managing director of the German retail company Deichmann Group as well as president and CEO of the wholly owned retail chains
