Cabela’s Appoints Supply Chain Officer
Cabela's Inc. hired Doug Means as its executive vice president and chief supply chain officer. Previously, Means served as Executive Vice President of Production for Better Sportswear at Jones Apparel Group…
Ross Shows 16% Increase in February Comps
Ross Stores, Inc. today reported that sales increased 16% to $554 million for the four weeks ended February 27, 2010, up from $476 million for the four weeks ended February 28, 2009. Comparable store sales for the month grew 11%…
Nike Names Hilary Krane to General Counsel
Nike Inc. announced that Hilary Krane is joining the company as vice president and general counsel. Krane, 46, joins Nike from Levi Strauss & Company, where she had worked since 2006 as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate affairs…
Ecco USA’s President and CEO to Retire
Ecco USA's President and CEO Tom Nelson will retire, effective June 1. Current COO Dave Quel will assume the role of acting president…
Leupold Promotes Mundy to Communications Manager
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has promoted Pat Mundy to communications manager. Mundy oversees a staff of six in developing and implementing advertising, public relations, interactive and other marketing communications…
SHE Outdoor Apparel Partners With Chevalier Advertising, Marketing and PR
SHE Outdoor Apparel has announced Chevalier Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations as its agency of record. Representatives for SHE said Chevalier’s experience in the outdoor markets, coupled with its relationships within the industry, were key
Brownells Expands Warehouse
Brownells confirmed in a recent release that a 37,000 square foot expansion of their Montezuma, IA warehouse is well underway…
Professional Anglers Association Hires Industry Veterans Clemons and Knight
The Professional Anglers Association said it has filled two key positions with the hiring of Alan Clemons of Alabama as Communications Director and Randy Knight of Texas as Tournament Director…
Lewis Adds Responsibilities at ATA
Maria Lewis has been named exhibitor and member services manager for the Archery Trade Association. The ATA said Lewis, who has managed member services since she was hired in September 2009, will coordinate booth selection for the 2011 Show and serve as t
Unexpected Resignation Sends NASGW Back to Executive Search
The Board of Directors of the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers announced it is re-launching the search for a new association President due to the “regrettable and unexpected” resignation of Mark Kresser…
NWTF Names Chairman
The National Wild Turkey Federation's National Board of Directors recently named a new chairman and president. Peggy Anne Vallery of Arizona, who has been a member of the NWTF's National Board of Directors since 2000, will serve as chairman.
Hincapie Sportswear Adds Another Rep
Hincapie Sportswear has hired Scott Hedin as retail sales representatives for the brand in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. Hedin will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell
Salazar Announces Appointments to Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced the appointments of 19 individuals to the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, an advisory panel created in 1993 to advise the Secretary on nationally significant recreational fishing, boating and
All3Sports Partners with Ironman Champ Craig Alexander
Atlanta-based triathalon and cycling shop all3sports.comhas partnered with two-time Ironman World Champion, Craig Alexander as part of new ownership's greater emphasis on supporting world-class athletes…
FWS to Distribute $862 Million to States for Fish and Wildlife Conservation Projects
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will distribute more than $862 million to all 50 states, U.S. commonwealths and territories, and the District of Columbia to support hunting, sport-fishing, and fish a
