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Crocs Names New Execs for Americas, China, Supply Chain and Global Transformation
Crocs Inc. appointed Bob Munroe to general manager of Crocs Americas; Greg Sullivan to the new role of senior vice president of global business transformation; Scott Yuan to general manager of Greater China; and Michelle Poole to senior vice president of
Dick’s SG Announces Grand Opening in Wentzville, MO
Dick's Sporting Goods will be opening its 14th store in Missouri and 597th store nationwide on Friday, October 31st at Wentzville Crossing (1866 Wentzville Parkway)…
Smith Optics Leaving Idaho Birthplace in Search of Growth
After 18 years of letting Smith Optics operate autonomously, Safilo Group of Italy announced Tuesday plans to disperse its headquarters staff of 85 to Portland, OR., Salt Lake City and Parsippany, NJ in a quest to double the fast-growing brand's sale
Benchmade Hires Product Line Manager
Benchmade Knife Company, manufacturer of premium sports cutlery for the last 26 years, hired Greg Hall as a new product line manager…
Global Surf Industries Hires Californian Territory Manager
Jeff Deffenbaugh, former WCT Pro Surfer, has joined Global Surf Industries as their Californian territory manager. Deffenbaugh brings to the role a wide knowledge of surfboards…
Google Express Adds 3 Cities, 3 Sporting Goods Retailers
Paragon Sports of New York City, Wrigleyville Sports in Chicago and Sports Authority of Denver are among 16 new retailers that have joined Google Express, which expanded Monday into Chicago, Boston and Washington D.C…
OIA Names Members of Executive Director Search Committee
Outdoor Industry Association's board of directors named the five directors serving on a search committee that will work with a national search firm to find the association's first new chief executive in nearly 15 years…
NRF Says September Retail Sales Fell More than Expected
The National Retail Federation said retail sales fell more than it expected in September when compared to August…
Sport Chalet Partners with Diamondback in Cycling Sweepstakes
Sport Chalet teamed up with Diamondback Bicycles, Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand to target cyclists as part of its Adventures of a Lifetime sweepstakes…
PSG Extends 37.5 Partnership
Performance Sports Group Ltd. has secured exclusive rights to use Cocona Natural Technologies' patented 37.5 technology in in hockey, lacrosse, baseball and softball apparel. The partnership also allows the company, which owns the Bauer and Maverik
Bob Kennedy Becomes Co-Owner in Athletic Annex Running Centre
Bob Kennedy, the former founder of Blue Mile, has partnered, as a co-owner, with Athletic Annex Running Centre, which operates a running store in Indianapolis, IN…
Charles River Apparel Sponsors Community Rowing at 50th Head of the Charles Regatta
Charles River Apparel, the manufacturer of outerwear and performance apparel, signed on as the premier outfitter for several community rowing teams and events at the 50th Head of the Charles Regatta on Oct. 18 -19 in Boston, MA…
Brooks Runner Amy Hastings Finishes First for the U.S. at the Chicago Marathon
Brooks Runner Amy Hastings dominated the U.S. field at the 2014 Bank of America Chicago Marathon this morning by finishing fifth in a stacked race, exactly matching her personal record of 2 hours, 27 minutes and 3 seconds…
REI Upgrades Mobile Apps
REI has launched improved versions of its iPad shopping app and REI Snow Report mobile app that allows users to set up customized alerts to find the best snow conditions…
Quiksilver Shares Creep up as Investor Calls for Auction
Quiksilver Inc. share price continued to inch up Monday, four days after shareholder and activist investor Ryan Drexler said it 17-month turnaround plan had failed and urged its board of directors to auction off Quiksilver, DC, Roxy and other company bran
