Brooks Names Nation’s Most Inspiring High School Running Coach
Brooks Sports, Inc. announced Coach Amy Pitzel as winner of its 2011 Inspiring Coaches program. The head cross country coach and assistant track coach at Katy Taylor High School in Katy, Texas, Coach Pitzel is one of 10 finalists selected from a nationwid
Roller Skating Industry Launches National Campaign
The roller skating industry has started a national marketing effort – Make a Skatement – that industry leaders hope will increase skate sales and the number of young people participating throughout the country. Ron Creten, an industry veteran of 35 years.
Garmin to Acquire Maker of Dog Training Gear
A subsdiary of Garmin Ltd. has signed an agreement to acquire Tri-Tronics Inc., a designer and manufacturer of electronic dog-training equipment. The acquisition will allow the combined company to expand its leadership position in both the tracking and tr
Dahlgren Hires Deckers to Rep in Rocky Mountains
Dahlgren Footwear has hired Denver, CO-based sales veteran Joe Decker and his daughter Katie Decker to represent the brand in the Rocky Mountain territory…
Brooks Bros. to Carry College Licensed Apparel
Brooks Brothers has reached an agreement with IMG Worldwide Inc., the owner of The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), to sell college-licensed apparel for the first time in its almost 200-year history…
South Africa’s Holdsport Going Public
South African sporting goods retailer Holdsport said it could raise up to $170 million in an initial public offering (IPO) next month. Holdsport, which runs 32 Sportsmans Warehouse stores in South Africa…
SRAM LLC Buys Out Trilantic, Nears IPO
SRAM International has bought out the private equity firm that invested in the company in 2008 through a recapitalization that moves the bicycle components maker one step closer to its initial public offering, according to documents filed by SRAM last wee
Packers’ Hawk Inks Deal with Clinch Gear
Clinch Gear, a performance training apparel brand, has announced a multi-year endorsement agreement with linebacker A.J. Hawk of the Green Bay Packers…
Nike Q4 Profit Rises 14 Percent, Exceeds Expectations
Nike Inc. reported fourth-quarter revenues jumped 14 percent to $5.8 billion and would have been up 11 percent excluding currency changes. Earnings rose 13.9 percent to $594 million, or $1.24 a share. Futures orders for Nike Brand products were up 15 perc
Shoebuy.com’s CEO/Founder Resigns
Scott Savitz, CEO of Shoebuy.com, said in an e-mail blast that he is resigning, effective immediately. No reasons were given for the departure by Savitz or the company…
Signature Eyewear Nets Profit in Second Quarter
Signature Eyewear, Inc. reported net income of $9,000 on net sales of $4.5 million for the quarter ended April 30…
Black Diamond Takes Over Carhartt Footwear License
Carhartt announced the selection of the Black Diamond Group, the maker of protective footwear, as the new licensee for Carhartt-branded footwear…
Hasbro Unveils Apparel Line at New Era’s SoHo Flagship Store
Hasbro, Inc. announced the launch of the TF3 Crew Series, a “behind-the-scenes” apparel and accessories collection designed for Transformers fans and inspired by the gear worn on the set of the Transformers: Dark of the Moon movie. The exclusive collectio
Otis Technology Appoints VP of Sales and Marketing
Otis Technology, manufacturer of advanced gun cleaning systems and accessories, said current National Sales Director Len Nelson has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing…
SWOX Surf Protection Names International Marketing Manager
Quirin Rohleder is taking over the position as international marketing manager for SWOX Surf Protection. He previously served in marketing roles for Reef and Billabong…
