Thule to be Distributed by Outdoor Gear Canada
Thule entered into an agreement with Outdoor Gear Canada (OGC) to distribute both Thule and SportRack branded products to the Canadian market. This agreement will give Thule and SportRack dealers the flexibility to buy direct from Thule or from OGC…
Bikes Belong Launches Design Project
Bikes Belong is launching an ambitious Bicycling Design Best Practices Project. The goal is to improve U.S. bicycling infrastructure by encouraging the implementation of innovative, successful models of bike facility design, engineering and promotion—many
Usaijn Bolt Boosts Puma
The record-breaking wins by Usain Bolt at last week's track and field world championships in Berlin has been a boon for Puma. Speaking to Bloomberg News, Chief Executive Officer Jochen Zeitz said, “The products we have created for the world champions
Bass Pro and Brunswick Partner on Bowling Center
And now for something completely different. A new concept at the newest Bass Pro Shops takes bowling pin target shooting to a whole new level. The new Bass Pro Shops store in Altoona, IA features a 15,000 square foot bowling center…
Finish Line Forms E-Commerce Division, Appoints President
The Finish Line, Inc. has established a division to focus exclusively on its growing e-commerce channel. The new e-commerce division will be headed by 21-year company veteran Donald E. Courtney, who has been named president, e-commerce, effective immediat
Puma Exec Joins O’Neill as GM Product and Supply
O'Neill appointed Keith Harkess as general manager product and supply. Harkess joins O'Neill from PUMA where he has been general manager responsible for the global apparel business since 2005…
TotallySoccer.com Introduces Custom Soccer Uniforms
TotallySoccer.com, through its North American manufacturing capabilities, recently unveiled the option for teams to create custom color soccer uniforms….
Tifosi Targets Running Market with New Sales Reps
Tifosi Optics hired six sales representatives to target run-specific retailers. Not only will Tifosi Optics be reaching out to run retailers in the coming years, but they also plan to target running consumers in run-specific media in 2010 and beyond…
Cybex Renames Exercise Institute
Cybex International, Inc. announced the re-branding of its research arm as the Cybex Institute for Exercise Science, with the continued mission of disseminating scientifically accurate information applicable to the disciplines of general fitness, sports p
Jackson Kayaks Hires New Marketing Firm
Jackson Kayak has hired TaigMarks Inc. for marketing and marketing support services…
Wolverine Worldwide Trailer Stolen
A 40-foot long semi-trailer full of footwear was stolen from Wolverine Worldwide's distribution center in Howard City, MI. According to WZZM, the thieves used their own semi-truck to steal the trailer between between 3:00 am and 7:00 am Monday morn
Columbia Sportswear Sues Ex-Designer
Columbia Sportswear has sued a former footwear designer for using company time, equipment and information to do work for competitors, according to a report in the Oregonian. Brian O'Boyle designed for several business rivals, including Crocs, accordi
Report: Price Even More Important to Consumers, but Don’t Forget Quality
Following on a study conducted last summer by The SportsOneSource Group that indicated that price had become the number one motivating factor in determining where to shop for sporting goods or athletic footwear and apparel, it comes as no surprise that th
Winchester Ammo Awarded Homeland Security Contract
Winchester Ammunition was recently awarded a contract by the Immigration, Customs and Enforcement (ICE) division of the Department of Homeland Security to supply a maximum of 200 million, 40 cal. rounds over the next five years…
New Sales Management Team at RSR Shooting Sports Merchandise
RSR Group, Inc. recently announced changes within their sales management team. Wes Knight was recently promoted to National Sales Manager, and Charlie Eklund has assumed the Assistant National Sales Manager position…
