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…
ESPN, SEC Team Up For New Apparel Collection
ESPN has partnered with The Southeastern Conference to launch the “SEC on ESPN” apparel collection. The “SEC on ESPN” will be sold exclusively at Dick's Sporting Goods throughout the South and will be available online at DSG.com, ESPNShop.com and SEC
Garmin Closes Navigon Deal
Garmin Ltd. has completed the acquisition of Navigon AG, a privately-held navigation provider headquartered in Hamburg, Germany…
Descente Vows to Keep Bike Brand Alive in North America
Descente North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Osaka, Japan based Descente Ltd., today announced that they are planning for the continuation of the cycle brand in the North American market in the wake of licensee Veltec's decision to cease oper
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
Interbike to Feature Min-Velodrome
Celebrating urban, fixed and track bike culture, Interbike is installing Portland Design Works' Circulus, a 132-foot circumference (40.2m), 45-degree wooden mini-velodrome inside the Sands Expo and Convention Center…
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…
U.K.’s Outdoor Industry Association Names New Chief Executive
The Outdoor Industries Association (OIA) in the United Kingdom named Andrew Denton as its new chief executives effective in September. Denton brings 27 years of industry experience to the OIA and will work closely with communications director Louise Ramsa
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…
Kresser Named President and CEO of Taurus International
Taurus International Manufacturing has excited to announced the appointment of Mark Kresser as President and CEO. He will succeed long-time President and CEO, Bob Morrison…
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
NSSF Awards $435,000 in Grants to Shooting Ranges
With interest growing nationwide in target shooting and owning firearms for home and personal defense, the need for top-notch shooting ranges has never been greater, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation…
Gander Mountain Partners with Zac Brown Band
Gander Mountain is proud to announce a unique alliance with Grammy-winning and multiplatinum artist Zac Brown Band, as the nation's first retailer to carry Southern Ground products. The three-team partnership includes an arrangement with Soles4Souls,
Vibram Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Fila
Vibram SpA and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vibram USA Inc., have filed suit against Fila USA, claiming its “Skele-toes” footwear collection infringes on U.S. patents that cover Vibram's FiveFingers product. Fila has responded that the allegations h
Icebreaker Adds Canadian Rep Team
Peter MacDonald is joining the Canadian sales team for Icebreaker, the New Zealand maker of merino wool apparel…
