Shock Doctor Adds Two NHL Stars as Endorsers
Shock Doctor, the mouthguard specialist, announced it is continuing to expand its Team Shock Doctor by signing endorsement contracts with two more elite professional athletes: Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jack Johnson and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Nic
Source for Sports Appoints New President as Hooper Retires
Source For Sports of Canada has appointed former SC Johnson executive Brad Hause as president effective Sept. 6, 2011, putting him at the helm of a member-owned buying group of more than 200 locally owned retail locations. Hause will replace Randy Hooper
ASA Sees Challenges to Rec Fishing From Faulty Fed Fisheries Management
The American Sportfishing Association is suggesting that, by approving regulations that limit or possibly close numerous marine fisheries to recreational fishing despite a lack of scientific data, the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Fishery Management C
Marcovitch Named President and CEO at Coleman
Robert F. Marcovitch has been named president and CEO of The Coleman Company, Inc., effective September 1, 2011. Marcovitch joins Coleman from his current role as President and CEO of K2 Sports, a Seattle-based global manufacturer of skis, snowboards and
Lenzing Posts Record 1H on Booming Demand for Cellulose Fiber
Lenzing Group reported its best first half ever as rising cotton prices and demand for sustainable fibers allowed it to pass through price increases for its wood-based fibers to customers, including yarns makers serving the outdoor, activewear and sportwe
The Trailhead Shops Get New General Manager
Cat Gruener-Goss has joined The Trailhead and Trailhead Cycle & Ski as General Manager effective immediately…
OIA VantagePoint:: July Outdoor Product Sales Rise 7.1 Percent
Sales of outdoor products increased 7.1 percent in fiscal July and year-to-date sales are now running 5.7 percent ahead of 2010. Sales at Independent Outdoor Specialty stores increased 19.6 percent, while sales at Outdoor Chain Specialty stores increased
Backcountry.com Acquires CompetitiveCyclist.com
Backcountry.com has acquired CompetitiveCyclist.com and retained the e-tailer's Founder and CEO Brendan Quirk as general manager of Backcountry.com’s Bike Division, which now includes CompetitiveCyclist.com, RealCyclist.com and HuckNroll.com, a
Golfsmith Opens First Location in South Korea
Golfsmith International Inc. will introduce its first retail operations outside the U.S., in South Korea, the fastest growing golf market in the world. This new agreement with GOLFZON Co…
McDavid Aims at Tennis Market
McDavid said its Ultralight 195 ankle brace, best known for protecting basketball players, is finding favor with professional and amateur tennis players as well…
Total Apparel Group Resumes Audit and Re-Listing Activities
Total Apparel Group, Inc. announced that it has recently commenced with its December 2010 year-end audit in order to file its 10K. In addition, the company will be completing its September 2010 3rd quarter review, as well as all of the 2011 quarter review
Head of Adidas’ London 2012 Program Joins Ralph Lauren
Adidas's Global Olympic Games director and head of London 2012 will leave the company next month. Erica Kerner is taking up the newly created position of vice president of marketing for Polo Ralph Lauren in Asia Pacific and will be based in Hong Kong
Eco Index Grant Program Recipients Announced
The Portland Development Commission (PDC) and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced the grant recipients for the Eco Index matching grant program. Portland-area companies Adidas, Columbia Sportswear, Icebreaker, Keen, and Korkers have been selected
Globe International Fiscal 2011 Sales Slip 3.1 Percent on Strong Aussie Dollar
Globe International Limited reported that its net sales in North America and Europe grew 6 and 12 percent respectively in local currencies in the fiscal year ended June 30. After translating results back into its native Australian dollar, however, the mak
U.K.’s Wiggle Considering IPO
Wiggle, a U.K. e-commerce website with a focus on cyclists and triathletes, is exploring undergoing an initial public offering, according to www.growthbusiness.co.uk…
