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Big Rock Sports Finalizes Inland Pacific Acquisition
Big Rock Sports, LLC, has finalized the acquisition of Inland Pacific Distributors, Ltd. Inland Pacific, which is based in British Columbia, operates out of three regional distribution centers across Canada, and has been servicing the independent sportin
Revo Partners with Tahoe SUP on Film Project
Performance eyewear brand, Revo and Tahoe Stand Up Paddleboards have partnered on the Tahoe Explore Project, a new short-film series inspiring stand up paddleboarders to use the sport as a way to explore global destinations as well as their own backyards.
Major Expansion of Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort Approved
Powdr Corp.'s master plan for the Lass Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort just an hour outside Las Vegas have been approved by the U.S. Forest Service. Those plans, which will take place over the next 10 to 12 years, including adding 50 trails and 10 lifts
Rockport Announces New Hires
The Rockport Company said Mike Bradica has been hired to be the new general manager of Canada. Mike Sullivan is also returning to Rockport as the new vice president of sourcing and operations…
Mountain Hardwear/Montrail to Take Over U.K. Distribution
Mountain Hardwear and Montrail said they will be ending their relationship with its U.K. distributor, Bradshaw Taylor, at the end of Spring 2012…
Boa Technology Expands Team, Promotes Personnel
Boa Technology announced 16 personnel changes across all its departments, including both new hires, promotions and lateral reassignments…
Steelers’ Mendenhall Sues Champion Over Tweet Dispute
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall is suing the parent company of Champion for breach of contract for the brand's decision to drop his endorsement deal after his tweets about the death of Osama bin Laden and the Sept. 11 terrorist at
Nike Signs Lease to Expand Beaverton Headquarters
Nike signed a five-year lease for 26,000 square feet at a Beaverton property adjacent to its world headquarters, the property manager announced Tuesday…
VF Names Millenacker VP of Sales at The North Face
The North Face appointed Michael Millenacker as vice president of sales. Millenacker will be responsible for leading the sales strategy and execution of long term growth plans for The North Face Americas…
Cybex’s Q2 Sales Climb 17.7 Percent
Cybex International, Inc. reported that its losses widened in its second quarter ended June 25, to $555,000, or 3 cents a share, from $356,000, or 2 cents, a year ago. Sales rose 17.7 percent to $32.6 million compared to $27.7 million for the correspondin
Granite Gear Names Rep for Western Canada
Granite Gear is pleased to announce that Bion Dolman of Osmosis Sports Marketing Systems will be representing the brand in western Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories and Yukon Territories…
Far Bank Enterprises Hires Paul Clark to Head Sales
Far Bank Enterprises has hired Paul Clark as its new director of global sales. Clark brings with him years of experience in sales, having recently held senior positions with brands such as TaylorMade, Adidas Golf and…
Garmin-Navigon Deal Cleared by German Anti-Trust Officials
Garmin Ltd. received antitrust clearance from Germany’s Federal Cartel Office in connection with the planned acquisition of privately held navigation provider Navigon AG by a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. The acquisition is expected to be completed on J
Vibram Sues Fila USA for Patent Infringement
Vibram SpA and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vibram USA Inc., filed a lawsuit against Fila USA that alleges that Fila's “Skele-toes” footwear infringes on US patents that cover Vibram's FiveFingers. Fila said the allegations have no merit…
Obituary: Sport Chalet Founder Norbert Olberz
Norbert Olberz, founder of Sport Chalet Inc., passed away from natural causes on Friday, July 15, 2011. He was 86. Olberz founded the company in 1959, served as Sport Chalet's Chief Executive Officer until 1999 and as Chairman of the Board until 2001
