SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Ambassador Program for Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers Launched
Vasque has banded with other outdoor brands to form the Appalachian Trail (AT) Ambassador Program, which will provide selected AT thru-hikers with products and training to ensure they are on brand message when speaking about the brand on the trail and can
Ecco Appoints Branding Director, External Sourcing.
Ecco appointed Paul Janssen as its branding director, external sourcing. Janssen has previously worked for Hugo Boss Shoes & Accessories as managing director for more than a decade. He joins Ecco from Sioux G.m.b.H Walheim, where he holds the position of
Dunlop Sports Americas to Distribute Diadora Tennis Footwear
Dunlop Sports Group Americas, manufacturer and distributor of Dunlop tennis racquets, balls and accessories, has reached an agreement with the Italian footwear brand Diadora to be the exclusive distributor of its line of premium tennis footwear…
FTC Reminds Online Retailers to Disclose Warranty Information
The Federal Trade Commission has asked top Internet retailers to review their websites to ensure that they provide complete and accurate information about product warranties as required by the FTC’s Pre-Sale Availability Rule. The FTC sent the lette
Tilley’s Reports Donations to Street Kids International Exceed $155,000
Tilley Endurables, the Toronto-based maker of hats and travel clothing, has donated more than $155,000 to Street Kids International, a global non-profit organization that helps street kids learn to support themselves and make healthy, educated decisions
Hell’s Bay Boatworks Names New GM
Veteran fishing magazine publisher, avid angler and conservationist Gary Jennings has joined Hell’s Bay Boatworks, taking the position of general manager…
Quiksilver Announces Licensing Agreement for Children’s Apparel with LF USA
Quiksilver, Inc. entered into a licensing agreement with LF USA, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-headquartered Li & Fung Limited. The agreement covers children's apparel bearing the Quiksilver and DC brand trademarks in the Americas…
Coffinger Named No Limit Archery Sales VP
Dale Perry, Owner of No Limit Archery, the manufacturer of the Grave Digger Broadhead line and other archery products, announces the addition of Scott Coffinger to the company leadership team…
Uggs Again Partners with Boys and Girls Clubs
Keeping the tradition of bringing comfort and joy to shoppers this holiday season, Ugg Australia will partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the fourth year in a row, hosting a register drive to raise funds for the organization. All 41 domestic U
Moving Comfort Shifts Apparel Focus
Moving Comfort plans to exit its apparel collections to focus solely on sports bras. The Moving Comfort apparel line will continue to be sold through Dec. 31, 2014 but the focus will be only bras starting in 2015…
DSW Offers Cautious Holiday Guidance
DSW Inc. said that although traffic and sales improved in October, comparable sales decreased 0.7 percent in its third quarter. The off-price footwear chain consequently slightly lowered its sales guidance for the year…
Bendzak Takes Over Global Sales at Simms
Simms, a manufacturer of fishing waders, clothing and accessories based in Bozeman, MT. announces Steve Bendzak as its new Vice President of Global Sales…
Spalding to Launch Footwear Division
Russell Brands, LLC, owner of the Spalding trademark, and the world's largest basketball equipment supplier, is launching a new footwear division and looks to become a total solution for the basketball category spanning equipment (backboards, inflata
Gander Mountain Announces Three New Stores
Gander Mountain is opening stores in Northeast Georgia, metro Atlanta and the Florida Panhandle…
Feetures! Nominated for IRRA Award
Feetures!, the performance sock brand, has been selected by the Independent Running Retailer Association as a nominee for Vendor of the Year. Other companies nominated include industry heavyweights like New Balance, Brooks, Saucony and Superfeet…
