WFSGI Hires Bicycle and PR Manager
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has hired Florian Dammer as bicycle manager and Simone Ramsauer as new PR manager…
Adams Golf Announces Litigation Settlement With Zurich
Adams Golf, Inc. has settled its lawsuit against Zurich American Insurance Company (ZAIC) alleging, among other things, that ZAIC wrongfully declined coverage to Adams Golf concerning the class action lawsuit arising out of the company's initial publ
National Retail Federation Upgrades Holiday Forecast, Calls for Sales to Rise 3.8 Percent
With just ten days until Christmas, the National Retail Federation (NRF) has revised its holiday forecast upward, expecting holiday sales to rise 3.8 percent this year to a record $469.1 billion. NRF’s initial forecast, announced on October 6, calle
High Sierra Sport Appoints Kilcherman Sales Director
High Sierra Sport Company appointed Kyle Kilcherman as director of sales for its Sporting Goods Division…
Quiksilver Sales Rose 10 Percent in Fourth Quarter
Quiksilver, Inc., which also owns DC Shoes and Roxy as well as the Quiksilver brand, saw revenues grew 10 percent to $545.2 million for the fourth fiscal quarter ended Oct. 31, or 6 percent in constant currency. Same-store sales in its Americas region wer
Redington to Advertise with Fishound.com
Fishhound.com, the web's most comprehensive provider of real-time fishing reports, has announced a new partnership with Redington – a manufacturer of high quality, affordable fly-fishing rods, reels, waders, accessories and apparel. The partnership w
Brooks Brings Back Brooks PR Invitational
Brooks Sports announced it will bring the speediest high school runners to Seattle for the second annual Brooks PR Invitational. Taking place on Feb. 26, 2012, the invite-only event gives students the opportunity to test their speed against the best of th
Big 5 to Sponsor Honda LA Marathon
Big 5 Sporting Goods is aligning with the Honda LA Marathon as the event's official sporting goods retailer and title sponsor of the “LA Big 5K,” the popular race held the day before the marathon…
Zappos.com Launches Digital Ipad Lifestyle Magazine
Zappos.com announced the launch of Zappos Now (“ZN”), a monthly digital lifestyle magazine for the iPad mobile device that will feature editorial-style content on the hottest fashion trends and allow users to shop directly from the app…
Callaway Appoints Justin Timberlake as Creative Director
Callaway Golf Company announced the establishment of an advanced, creative position for multiple Emmy and Grammy Award-winning actor, musician and avid golfer Justin Timberlake…
Jockey Bets $1 Million on Tim Tebow Super Bowl Win
Jockey International, Inc. launched the Jockey $1 Million “Super” Challenge sweepstakes, betting that pro quarterback and Jockey spokesman, Tim Tebow and his team, the Denver Broncos, will win the Super Bowl on Feb. 5, 2012…
La Sportiva Launches Ski Mountaineering Apparel
La Sportiva North America will debut a full line of technical ski mountaineering apparel at the 2012 OR Winter Market, SIA Snowshow, and ISPO Munich tradeshows…
Netpulse Acquires Virtual Active
Netpulse, Inc., the provider of personalized interactive media for fitness centers and active lifestyle consumers, announced the acquisition of Virtual Active, a San Francisco-based media company that produces exercise-focused, virtual reality products. A
Bemis Associates Appoints Director of Marketing
Bemis Associates Inc. appointed Tom Mendl as director of marketing for apparel and footwear. He joins Bemis with over 20 years of outdoor sports industry experience. Most recently Mendl served as the director of sales and marketing for Vibram China, where
Lafuma Negotiating for More Credit After 1.6 Percent FY 2011 Sales Gain
Lafuma Group sales for the year ended Sept. 30 reached €249.4 million ($348.2 mm), up 1.6 percent compared to the 2009/2010 fiscal year, driven by growth at its Mountain division and the turnaround in the Country and Great Outdoor divisions. The Fre
