SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Pelkey Promoted to UA’s VP, Brand Communications/Entertainment
Diane Pelkey has been promoted to vice president, global brand communications/entertainment. She was formerly senior director global communications…
Dahlgren Rehires Zullo for Inside Sales
Dahlgren Footwear has rehired Gregg Zullo as dedicated inside sales and customer service expert, with additional oversight of shipping…
Peak Resorts Inc. Expects IPO to Raise $75 Million
Peak Resorts, Inc., which operates a dozen small ski resorts in Midwest, Northeast and Southeast markets, said it expects to raise $75 million in its initial public offering, according to an amended S1 filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission…
Gregory Hires Key Account Manager
Gregory added Andrew D'Acquisto to the Gregory sales team. D'Acquisto started work at Gregory Sept. 12 and is focusing on strengthening relationships with Gregory's top retail partners…
Schumacher Resigns from Sports Authority
Jeff Schumacher, formerly Sports Authority's chief marketing officer, “has resigned from The Sports Authority,” the company said in a brief statement. Schumacher's exit follows the resignation last month of CEO David Campisi…
West Marine Appoints Nike Exec to Board
West Marine Inc.’s board of directors appointed Nike executive Christiana Smith Shi to its board as a new independent director. Shi is currently vice president and chief operating officer at Nike, Inc.’s Global Direct-to-Consumer business, whe
Penguin Brands, Inc. Acquires Waterbox and Appoints It’s Co-founder VP
Penguin Brands, Inc. has acquired Waterbox through its Nathan Performance Gear subsdiary and named Waterbox founder Canice Harte as vice-president of licensing and innovation. The parent company of Penguin Shoe Care and Nathan Performance Gear, Penquin Br
Utah Establishes High School MTB League
National Interscholastic Cycling Association has selected the Utah High School Cycling League as its next League, a significant step towards NICA’s mission of taking high school mountain biking coast to coast by 2020…
SportsOne Names Robert Burke to Senior Partnership Manager
SportsOne appointed Robert Burke as senior partnership manager. Burke will secure and manage corporate partnerships for TrackTown12 at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field, Trail Blazers Street Jam and other sports and entertainment experiences pr
Carhartt Launches Everyday Icon Campaign
This fall, Carhartt is launching a new “Everyday Icon” campaign. Instead of using celebrity talent and models, Carhartt is using Everyday Icons to tell their story and, as a natural evolution, tell the Carhartt story…
Puma Signs Sergio Aguero to Endorsement Deal
Puma has signed a long-term contract with Sergio Aguero. The Argentinean international soccer star will wear Puma's speed line of boots over a long-term period, commencing with the v1.11 boots…
Airstrike Announces Licensing Agreement With Mossy Oak
Airstrike, the maker of decorative license plates, has partnered with Mossy Oak in the automotive accessories and gift category…
Crocs to Introduce Golf Shoes
Crocs, Inc. announced a new golf line designed in partnership with internationally-recognized golf instructor Hank Haney. The Crocs Golf with Hank Haney collection will launch in the spring of 2012…
Derby Cycle Says Pre-season Orders up 25 Percent for FY 2012
Derby Cycle AG said current pre-order figures from specialist bicycle retailers indicates it has exceeded the previous year's pre-order volume of Sept. 30, 2010 by 25% after completion of all of the year's key trade fairs…
RG Barry Shrinks Q4 Loss on 42 Percent Higher Sales
R.G. Barry Corporation reported that net sales for its fourth quarter increased by 42 percent and its quarterly loss declined by nearly 50 percent as compared to a year ago, primarily as a result of two recent acquisitions…
