Voith Named President of Perry Ellis Golf and Sportswear
Perry Ellis International has promoted of Jack Voith to president of the company's Golf & Sportswear Division, effective immediately…
SGMA Moves Headquarters to Silver Spring, MD
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) moved its headquarters from D.C. to Silver Spring, MD. Tom Cove, president and CEO, told the Washington Business Journal, “The market has changed and we were moving in a different direction. We had a big
Chris Fuentes Becomes President of Sugoi, Stan Mavis Out
Chris Fuentes, a former VF Corp. exec, has been named president of Sugoi, the cycling and running apparel brand owned by Dorel Industries. He replaces Stan Mavis, who has left the company…
K-Swiss to Sponsor Los Angeles Marathon
The Los Angeles Marathon announced that K-Swiss has agreed to a multi-year agreement to become the marathon's official footwear and apparel partner…
Nike Denies it Re-Signed Michael Vick
Nike Inc. is denying a report that it signed Michael Vick to an endorsement contract. The Associated Press had said that the endorsement deal was announced during a panel discussion at the Sports Sponsorship Symposium by Michael Principe, the managing dir
VanDam Joins Humminbird Team
Kevin VanDam is now an official member of the Humminbird Pro Team and will compete in tournaments using the very latest in marine electronics technology…
Friends of NRA Surpasses $100K In Online Ticket Sales
Beginning in 2009, the National Rifle Association’s Friends of NRA banquets program has allowed the public to purchase its tickets online. With a growing number of banquet attendees becoming more technologically savvy and the ever-increasing amount
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear New 2nd Amendment Case
We have just received word that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear another case on the individual rights of gun owners, according to a release by the Buckeye Firearms Association…
First Fidelity Reserve to Sponsor 2010 NRA Bianchi Cup
First Fidelity Reserve will expand their NRA sponsorship by becoming a major sponsor of the NRA National Action Pistol Championship, also known as the NRA Bianchi Cup, set to take place in Columbia, MO from May 26-29, 2010. FFR was also the sponsor of the
Supreme Court to Hear McDonald v. Chicago – Monumental 2nd Amendment Case
The Supreme Court's decision has decided to hear the landmark Second Amendment case of McDonald v. Chicago, according to several sources including the National Rifle Association…
EMS Relaunches Website
Eastern Mountain Sports has re-launched its e-commerce website, ems.com. The completely redesigned web site will make it easier for customers to find products. Improvements include enhanced search and navigation, robust product photos, new payment options
Ocean/Necky Kayak Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Ocean Kayak and Necky Kayaks will both donate one percent of gross sales from their women’s specific kayaks to the Breast Cancer Fund for research and prevention of this deadly disease during October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month…
Heelys’ New CEO Elected to Board
Heelys Inc. said it has elected current CEO and President Thomas Hansen to its board of directors, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission…
Timberland Partners with Fugee’s Wyclef Jean
The Timberland Co. has partnered with Wyclef Jean, musician and reputed social activist, to launch a multi-tier global marketing initiative in line with its ongoing social activism program, Earthkeepers…
Escalade Amends Bank Agreement
Escalade, Inc. said it entered into a second amendment to Escalade's Credit Agreement with its issuing bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission…
