STM Bags Hires Haylo West Sales Agency
STM Bags hired Haylo Sales West covering California, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona and Colorado…
Bon-Ton’s September Comps Rise 3.6 Percent
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the five weeks ended Oct., 2011 decreased 3.6 percent. Total sales decreased 4.1 percent to $286.9 million compared with $299.2 million for the prior year period…
Austin Canoe and Kayak Receives Two Retailer Awards
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a national paddlesports and outdoor retailer, received the 2011 Bizrate Circle of Excellence award for the third year in a row along with the 2011 Kayak Angler's Choice award for Outfitter/Retailer/Kayak Fishing Supplier
Icebreaker Names New Global General Manager of RedRam Brand
Darren Glassman has been named global general manager of RedRam, – the merino thermal underwear brand created in 2010 by Icebreaker focusing on the hunt and fish channel. Glassman has been with Icebreaker since September 2008, when he joined as Global Ge
Chris Licata Named President Tecnica Blizzard USA
Tecnica Group USA announced that effective immediately Chris Licata becomes president of the Tecnica Blizzard divisions of the Tecnica Group. Licata, who formerly held top positions at Salomon and Dynastar/Lange, began working as an advisor to the brands
Laverty Exiting Callaway
Callaway Golf Company has indicated in a regulatory filing that David A. Laverty resigned from his position as senior vice president for global operations…
Outdoor Industry Leaders Convene in Portland, Benefit Five Local Organizations
In keeping with a long-standing tradition, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Timberland partnered on Thursday to host the OIA Rendezvous Timberland Service Project in Portland…
Finish Line Earns Google Trusted Store Designation
The Finish Line, Inc. reported that www.finishline.com is participating in Google’s new Trusted Stores program…
Outdoor Research Revamps Website
Outdoor Research, the outdoor apparel maker, this week launched a new web site offering customers a stronger brand experience, more in-depth product information, additional tools to help navigate the product collection, and greater social media integratio
Dick’s SG Announce ‘MVP of the Week’ Program
Dick's Sporting Goods announced its “MVP of the Week” program, a consumer promotion that recognizes amateur athletes for moments of greatness on the playing field and in the arena…
Tiger Woods Signs Endorsement Deal with Rolex
Tiger Woods signed a partnership deal with Rolex, the luxury watch brand, marking his first major endorsement since his downfall at the end of 2009. Tag Heuer in August 2011 ended its sponsorship deal with Woods following others after the sex scandal…
Stoic Supports USA Ski Jumping Team
Stoic, owned by online retailer Backcountry.com, and USA Ski Jumping (USASJ) have announced a partnership whereby Stoic will provide members of the ski jumping squad with dry land training gear for the off-season…
Golf Anti-Counterfeiting Group’s Efforts Lead to Convictions
In a sign of its continued success working internationally to enforce counterfeiting laws, the U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group reports the conviction of two Chinese counterfeiters and the successful raid of a separate Chinese cou
Granite Gear Appoints South Central Rep
Sean Meredith of Meredith Outdoors will be representing Granite Gear in the South Central region of the US (AR, LA, MO, TX)…
Kokatat Partners with E.J. Jackson and Dane Jackson
Kokatat announced a new strategic alliance with whitewater kayaking superstar Eric “E.J.” Jackson and his son and reigning Junior Freestyle Kayak World Champion Dane Jackson. The Jacksons will collaborate with Kokatat on the development of a signature whi
