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OIA VantagePoint: Outdoor Product Sales Growth Slowed in March
Outdoor product sales for the fiscal month of March rose 1.1 percent to $786.7 million, according to the OIA VantagePoint™ Outdoor Industry Monthly Trend Report released today by Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and The SportsOneSource Group…
Boa Technologies Builds Out Marketing Department
Boa Technology has expanded its marketing department with the hiring of Elizabeth Moore as marketing manager and Claire Sprague as senior graphic designer…
Head N.V. Establishing Sportswear Division HQ in London
Head N.V. is establishing the main–hub of its European Sportswear Division in London, where it expects to fill product management and communication/PR management positions in coming months…
New Balance Signs Yankees Curtis Granderson
New Balance signed All-Star center fielder, Curtis Granderson, to a multi-year endorsement contract…
High Sierra Logo to Appear on US Ski Team Uniforms
High Sierra Sport Company's logo is appearing on U.S. Ski Team uniforms through 2019 thanks to its recently concluded agreement with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), the national governing body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding…
Karhu Originals Tour ’12 to Retrace the Route of Finland’s U.S. Invasion
Starting this week, Karhu will retrace the highways and byways traveled by the Flying Finns during the 20th Century when they dominated world track and running. Onboard will be an exhibition showcasing the evolution of running footwear and the newly intr
MoGo Sport Hires VP of Sales
MoGo Sport, the maker of flavored mouthguards, hired Bill Edell as vice president of sales. Edell is the former national sales director for deBeer/Gait Lacrosse and Miken Ice Hockey with Jarden Corporation.
C4 Waterman Designated Official Rescue Sled by U.S. Lifesaving Association
The United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) has exclusively designated the C4 Waterman iRescue Board as the official rescue board of the USLA and the C4 Waterman iRescue Sled as the official rescue sled of the USLA. The endorsement sheds light on the
Nike/Reebok Settle Tebow Jerseys Lawsuit
Nike Inc. and Reebok International Ltd. have settled a lawsuit over the right to sell New York Jets football apparel bearing the name of the Jets' new quarterback, Tim Tebow. According to a final judgment made public on Tuesday by U.S. District Judge
Flow Society Signs Connor Martin as Endorser
Big Idea Brands, LLC, owner of Flow Society lacrosse lifestyle apparel brand, has signed professional lacrosse player Connor Martin as their official brand ambassador…
N3L Optics Survey Indicates Americans Understating Health Benefits of Sunglasses
Nearly half of Americans do not wear sunglasses, according to a survey conducted by N3L Optics, a sports performance sunglass retailer owned by Luxottica Group, parent of the Oakley premium sports brand…
Dancin’ Dogg Golf Hires European Business Manager
Dancin’ Dogg Golf, the maker of the OptiShot Infrared Simulator in-home virtual golf system, named Mike Smith its European Business Manager…
Vanguard Names Marketing Chief for North American Outdoor Division
Vanguard USA hired Robert DeRosier as marketing executive overseeing all North American marketing activities related to the company's Outdoor division…
NRS and Forge Motion Pictures Release Hi-Def Film Series
NRS and Forge Motion Pictures launched a new short film series entitled, Of Souls + Water on Sunday. Filmed in exquisite high definition, five episodes tell the real stories of five character archetypes, all bound…
New Era Enlists Craig Robinson and Nick Offerman in New MLB Marketing Campaign
New Era unveiled its 2012 Major League Baseball (MLB) marketing campaign celebrating rivalries and team pride. The campaign features Craig Robinson from “The Office” and Nick Offerman from “Parks and Recreation” in a series of commercials demonstrating th
