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2014 ATA Show Draws 3,000 Archery Retailers and Buyers
Dubbed the “big show for the bow,” the Archery Trade Association trade held in Nashville, Tennessee had a successful 2014 run…
Report: Nike, Puma in Talks to Develop Bio-Leather Shoes from Chicken Feathers
Eco-leather Corp. is collaborating with Nike and Puma on developing an athletic shoe made out of non-toxic materials, Fast Company reports…
Worldwide Golf Acquires Edwin Watts Golf Shops
Worldwide Golf, a privately held company and the largest golf specialty retailer on the West Coast, has completed the acquisition of Edwin Watts Golf Shops, the largest golf specialty retailer in the Southeast U.S. In November, Edwin Watts entered Chapter
Skins Appoints National Sales Director
Skins Compression, the maker of gradient compression sportswear, hired Robin Barsantee as the brand’s new national sales director. Prior to joining Skins, Barsantee held positions at Titleist, Polar, Zoot and most recently, Timex…
Bogs Footwear Hires PR Firm
Bogs Footwear has picked Momentum Media PR as its PR agency of record…
SmartWool Celebrating 20 Years
SmartWool announced its 20th year in business with plans to celebrate the milestone at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer and SIA tradeshows as well as throughout 2014…
Former REI Executive Tom Vogl Joins The Clymb as Chief Marketing Officer
The Clymb, the online retailer of outdoor and active lifestyle gear, apparel and adventure travel, is bolstering its executive team with the addition of chief marketing officer, Tom Vogl. Vogl brings years of experience in both tech and outdoor retail, wo
Under Armour Signs American Ballet Theatre Soloist Misty Copeland
Under Armour announced the addition of American Ballet Theatre soloist Misty Copeland to its talent roster. As part of the multi-year partnership, Copeland will be featured in Under Armour’s largest marketing campaign to-date for its women’s b
Yeti Coolers Joins Grassroots Buying Group
Yeti Coolers has joined Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (Grassroots) as a vendor partner…
Catlike Names Hawley as Exclusive US Distributor
Hawley has been named as exclusive U.S. distributor for Catlike bicycle helmets in the United States…
Nautilus’ Q4 Revenues Jump 19 Percent
Nautilus, Inc. said it expects to report net sales of approximately $77.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, an increase of 18.5 percent over the prior year. Earnings from continuing operations are estimated to be in the range of 29 to 31 cents a sha
Genesco Posts Slight Holiday Comp Gain
Genesco Inc. said last week that based on quarter-to-date results and current trends, its adjusted EPS for the fiscal year are expected to come in at the lower end of a range provided on Dec. 6…
US Youth Soccer Extends Partnership with Kohl’s
US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sports organization in the country, extended its partnership that originally began in 1999 with Kohl’s Department Stores. Under the new agreement the partnership will extend through 2014 and will again designate Ko
Under Armour to Sponsor Naval Academy Athletic Association
The Naval Academy Athletic Association and Under Armour, Inc. announced a new multiyear partnership that designates Under Armour as the official outfitter of their varsity intercollegiate athletic programs…
Petzl America Appoints Technical Institute Manager
Petzl America appointed Oliver McLeod to the new Petzl Technical Institute Manager position…
