SGB Update Sportsmans
Antigua Golf Appoints Sales Reps
The Antigua Group, Inc. named golf apparel industry veterans Jeff DiBona and Ron Hilo as its newest sales representatives…
Wenger Breaks Up Counterfeiting Operation
Wenger has successfully broken-up a counterfeit operation at a factory located in the Huadu district of Guangzhou, China where several hundred fake Wenger backpacks were being manufactured…
Native Eyewear Hires Florida Reps
Native Eyewear hired Ken Schappert and Bill Kendall to represent the brand in the state of Florida…
Study Proves McDavid Ankle Braces Significantly Prevent Injuries
Lace-up ankle braces are designed to prevent acute ankle injury in amateur athletes. But until now, that statement wasn't backed up with any hard-core evidence…
Lids Inks Deal for Fan Shops with Universities
Lids Sports Group recently partnered with a number of universities to operate their on-campus fan shops. The colleges include Indiana University, the University of Iowa and Texas Tech University…
National Park Microsite Built in Vancover, Canada
Using a $100,000 grant from ING Direct as well as money from the local school board and parks and rec department and Parls Canada, volunteers built Canada's fourth natural playground at an elementary school in Vancouver Wednesday. The 10,000-square-f
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…
