Etnies Opens Amsterdam Flagship
Etnies announced the opening of its new Amsterdam flagship store located in Damrak, which is the entrance to Amsterdam. Etnies partnered with its key retailer, Eberhardt, to create this store which…
Smith and Wesson Promotes Debney to CEO Post
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation said that in in accordance with the company's management succession planning process, P. James Debney has been appointed president, chief executive officer, and a member of the board of directors, effective immedia
Mizuno Unveils New State-of-the-Art PGA Tour Workshop
Mizuno unveiled a brand new, state-of-the-art PGA Tour Workshop at the 2011 TOUR Championship at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta…
Barcelona Players Slowed by Sweat-absorbing Nike Jerseys
Barcelona, the soccer club, has complained to Nike that its jerseys absorb so much moisture that it slows them down. Citing the Spanish newspaper El Pais, the Associated Press reported that Barcelona players claim the jerseys tend to double in weight by h
Sherpa Adventure Gear Hires Product, Operations and Marketing Talent
Sherpa Adventure Gear of Nepal bolstered its product development, operations and marketing ranks in Renton, WA with three hires, including….
Good Feet Partners with Tenevis Footwear
Arch support manufacturer, Good Feet, LLC and shoe manufacturer, Tenevis Footwear, have partnered together to create a customized, comfort technology shoe system…
Walking Co. Launches Give Cancer the Boot Campaign
The Walking Company announce 'Walking for Hope,' a nationwide campaign dedicated to raising more than $200,000 during October — National Breast Cancer Awareness Month…
Reebok to Refund $25M for Toning Shoe Claims
Reebok International Ltd. will refund $25 million to consumers that bought the athletic wear maker's toning shoes or apparel as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over deceptive advertising, the agency announced Wednesday. The sho
Teva Hires Ryan Erickson as U.S. VP of Sales
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, appointed Ryan Erickson as Teva's domestic sales vice president. Erickson has 19 years of footwear industry experience, primarily in sales management, having held sales positions at The Rockport Compan
Coca-Cola Awards $175,000 to Three State Parks
Coca-Cola America named Oak Park in Minot, N.D. the winner of its second annual America Is Your Park campaign, which drew more than 13 million votes. Coca-Cola collaborated with the National Park Foundation, America’s State Parks and the National Re
OBIT: Spalding’s Scott Creelman
Scott Creelman, former CEO of Spalding Sports Worldwide, died on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011 after a five-year battle with cancer. He was 68 years old…
Sports Distributors of Canada Presents Supplier of the Year Awards
Sports Distributors of Canada said Adidas was awarded the Footwear Supplier of the Year, Columbia received the Apparel Supplier of the Year, and Easton Sports Canada was recipient of the Hard Goods Supplier of the Year…
Footzyrolls Debut’s New Sports Division
Footzyrolls, the maker of compact, foldable, footwear, will make their debut in fine golf shops and resorts this fall with its first golf footwear collection…
MTI Adventurewear Provides ACA with SUP Life Jackets
MTI Adventurewear has partnered with the American Canoe Association (ACA) to provide inflatable belt pack life jackets to support the inaugural SUP Summit this weekend in Lexington, KY and ACA's new Level 1 & 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Certifi
LeftLaneSports.com Acquires 119Boardshop.com
LeftLaneSports.com, a members-only flash sale site for Outdoor and Fitness enthusiasts, acquired 118Boardshop.com, a leading private sale site focused on skate, surf, and action sports, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition comes nearly a year after the
