Otis Technology Partners with Milo Group
Otis Technology has announced a new sales partnership with the Milo Group. This new partnership provides Otis with additional sales support in the Midwest and Great Lakes areas…
Blandford Steps Down as PAA Program Director
Danny Blandford, Program Director for the Professional Anglers Association, has resigned to accept another position in the fishing industry…
Scarpa NA Hires Marketing Manager
Scarpa North America named Colleen Nipkow as marketing manager, effective Aug. 1. Nipkow comes from Black Diamond, where she has worked for 20 years…
Brunton Outdoor Hires Sales Manager, Specialty Markets
The Brunton Outdoor Group, comprised of the Brunton and Primus brands, announced the hiring of Joel Bell as their new national sales manager for specialty markets in both the US and Canada…
Vasque Debuts New Website
Vasque has debuted a new website featuring bolder imagery, easier site navigation and more links to social media…
Budget Deal Enables Minnesota State Parks to Resume Operations
Minnesota state parks began reopening over the weekend after the state reached a budget agreement, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials said Friday. Most state parks should be open and taking camping reservations this week and anglers
Rocky Brands’ Q2 Earnings Climb on Healthier Margins
Rocky Brands' sales dipped 5.3 percent in the second quarter to $52.3 million as declines in military sales offset gains at wholesale and retail. Earnings, however, increased significantly on higher gross margin improvement…
Callaway’s Q2 Sales Slip 7.8%, Company Finalizes Restructuring Plan
Callaway Golf Company announced that during the second quarter and first half of 2011, the company's financial results were significantly affected by the establishment of a $57 million (approximately 89 cents per share) non-cash deferred tax valuatio
Timberland’s Primary Shareholders Approve VF Corp. Merger
The Timberland Co., in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, said shareholders controlling 73.5 percent of the combined voting power in the company had consented to Timberland's merger with VF Corp…
Field and Stream, Bernette Textile Partner Up
Field & Stream announced that it has entered into an exclusive, long term licensing agreement with Bernette Textile Co., part of the Castlewood Group since 2008, for Field & Stream men's, women's and children’s sportswear…
Garmin Closes Navigon Deal
Garmin Ltd. has completed the acquisition of Navigon AG, a privately-held navigation provider headquartered in Hamburg, Germany…
Hestra Gloves Hires PR/Social Media Firms
Hestra Gloves, the maker of gloves for ski and outdoor enthusiasts, hired 8150 Consulting to handle its marketing and public relations and communications strategy. It has also retained the services of consultant Nick Moscia to handle its social media stra
AMBIG Clothing Appoints National Sales Manager
AMBIG Clothing, the action sports apparel brand, appointed Marvin Springer to the position of national sales manager. He had worked for True Love & False Idols…
Ashaway Racket Strings Hires Jack Huczek
Ashaway Racket Strings has announced that recently retired racquetball star and former World Champion Jack Huczek has agreed to help the company steer the development of UltraKill and other product lines…
PHIT Bill Being Re-Introduced on Capital Hill
SGMA reported that legislation to encourage increased physical activity in America will be re-introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives later today. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) will introduce the Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2011 (PHI
