Battle Sports Science Signs Ndamukong Suh as Endorser
Battle Sports Science said it signed Detroit Lions defensive tackle, Ndamukong Suh, as the first endorser of its Impact Indicator line. The Impact Indicator is designed to measure the G-force and duration of hits sustained by an athlete's head during
Nelson Promoted Otis Technology VP of Sales and Marketing
Otis Technology, manufacturer of advanced gun cleaning systems and accessories, has announce internal changes that will “strategically affect the company.”…
Vasque Sales Manager Miller’s Wins Ironman Race
Vasque is proud to announce Chris Miller, sales manager for the US, competed and won the Ironman 70.3 Executive Challenge (XC) in Switzerland. Miller finished the race, which consists of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56-mile bike and a 13.1 mile run, with a time of
NSSF Applauds Introduction of Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Act
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, applauded the introduction of the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Act by Sen. Mark Udall (D-CO)…
Platypus Signs as Major Sponsor of Leadville Race Series
Cascade Designs, Inc.'s Platypus brand of hydration products has signed on as a major sponsor of the 2011 Leadville Race Series.
Woolrich Hires Merchandising Manager for Catalog/Internet Channel
Woolrich has hired L.L. Bean veteran Becky Egers as merchandise manager for its catalog and Internet channels. Egers will be responsible for leading the merchandising, seasonal assortment planning, buying, and product positioning and pagination of the Woo
Nike Inc. Beats the Street with Strong Q4 Results
Powered by strength in North America, China and Emerging Markets, Nike Inc.'s fiscal fourth quarter revenues jumped 13.6 percent to $5.8 billion and would have been up 11 percent excluding currency changes…
Boa Technology Names Althletics Category Manager
Vin Connolly has rejoined Denver-based Boa Technology as its global category manager for its athletics category…
Columbia Gets Conviction of Counterfeiters in China
After years of working with Chinese authorities to enforce its intellectual property rights, Columbia Sportswear reached a milestone last week by not only securing its first conviction of counterfeiters in China, but securing jail terms for them…
IAC Appoints Mike Sorabella as CEO of Shoebuy.com
IAC announced that Mike Sorabella has been named chief executive officer of Shoebuy.com. Sorabella, formerly CFO, succeeds Scott Savitz, the previous CEO of Shoebuy who is leaving after more than 12 years at Shoebuy…
Genesco Invades Britain with Schuh Acquisition
Genesco Inc., the parent of Journeys and Lids, has acquired British footwear chain Schuh Group Ltd. for about $112.6 million, marking its entry into U.K. retailing. Schuh runs 59 stores in the U.K. and Republic of Ireland that sell casual and athletic fo
Timberland Hires Dell Exec to Head up CSR Efforts
The Timberland Co. appointed Mark Newton as vice president of corporate social responsibility. Newton joins Timberland following eight years with Dell, Inc., most recently serving as executive director of global sustainability…
And More From the MandA Grapevine
Sherbrook SBK Sport Corp. signed a letter of intent to acquire Global Sports Technologies Corporation and its patented sports technologies, including the Trilage hockey stick, for $8.9 million. The transaction will be completed through issuing nearly 8.1
Flight Club Launches SneakerArchive.com
Flight Club New York, Ltd., which has stores in New York and L.A., launched SneakerArchive.com, an online reference guide to the most popular sneakers…
The Finish Line Capitalizes on Running Strength to Post Strong Fiscal Q1 Results
The Finish Line, Inc.'s sales increased 6.0 percent to $299.5 million in its fiscal first quarter ended May 28, while earnings from continuing operations climbed 19.7 percent to $16.4 million, or 30 cents per share…
