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VF Corp. Unveils New Licensed Sports Group

VF Imagewear has officially renamed the VF Activewear group as the VF Licensed Sports Group, a division focused on the development of both on-field and licensed sports apparel. Sources inside the company told SEW there were no changes in staff or office

Rock/Creek Offers $5,000 Matching Grant to Save Stringer’s Ridge

Rock/Creek Outfitters announced another $1,000 gift to help save Stringer's Ridge. The donation serves as the kickoff to The Rock/Creek Challenge. In the Challenge, customers and friends of Rock/Creek are encouraged to donate to Trust for Public Land

OIA Celebrates 20 Years of Industry Leadership

While roaming the halls at any Outdoor Retailer trade show, it would be hard to imagine a time when the industry wasn’t represented by the dedicated folks at the core of Outdoor Industry Association. Outdoor Retailer Summer Market this year will be the si

NWTF Puts $143,000 Toward Conservation, Outreach in June

The National Wild Turkey Federation distributed more than $143,000 in June 2009 as it continues to advance its mission of benefiting wildlife conservation and protecting hunting traditions, according to a recent release by the organization. The monies are

Goodhew Enters Partnership with Sanita Clogs

Goodhew, LLC has partnered wih Sanita Clogs Inc, the US division of the original Danish clog maker Sanita Footwear A/S. The Sanita Collection by Goodhew will consist of women’s Merino Wool/Bamboo socks…

Golfsmith Hires SVP, General Merchandise Manager

Golfsmith International has hired Dan Sawall as senior VP and general merchandise manager. Sawall most recently worked as general manager for Nike Factory Stores, Inc. where he led the growth and development of Nike's outlet stores, managing a portfo

The Bon-Ton to Close Northwood, OH Store

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. said it will close its 167,900 square foot Elder-Beerman Woodville Mall store in Northwood, OH. The leasehold interest in the Northwood location was acquired by Bon-Ton in 2003 as part of the Elder-Beerman acquisition. The closing

Sport Supply Acquires Team Assets of Gus Doerner Sports

Sport Supply Group, Inc. has acquired certain assets from Gus Doerner Sports, Inc. of Evansville, IN. SSG acquired the rights to Doerner's Team Sports Division which caters to high school, college and out of school sports programs in southern Indiana

Cloudveil Hires Sales Agency to Cover Mid-Atlantic

Cloudveil has hired Brandywine River Representatives to manage outdoor product sales in the Mid-Atlantic territory. Along with Agency Owner and Principal Andy Molter, the Brandywine organization includes Associate Representatives David Donahue and Justin

Online Videos Expand as Useful Marketing Tool

Social Media has certainly had an impact on nearly every facet of business, and companies continue to expand their brand presence online. New online social communities, purchasing opportunities, customer reviews, and shopper incentives are introduced ever

Cleveland Golf/Srixon Names Harman EVP/GM

Cleveland Golf/Srixon has promoted Todd Harman to Executive EVP and general manager of Cleveland Golf/Srixon – North America. Harman previously served as executive director of Cleveland Golf/Srixon’s European subsidiary for the past two and a half years,

Sport Chalet Cites Progress in Turnaround Efforts

Sport Chalet, Inc. in a statement pointed to continued progress on its initiatives to improve its financial performance and return the company to profitability. Last Friday, the Los Angeles-based retailer reported its net loss in its fiscal fourth quarter

A4 Sponsors Fundraising Bicycle Ride

A4 will sponsor the fourth-annual Jackson's Ride the Gorge, a fundraising bicycle ride that will tour the Columbia River Gorge on July 18th, 2009 to support the Northwest Sarcoma Foundation. The non-profit organization provides support to patients an

Trek World Racing, Lucozade Sport Partner

Trek World Racing has named Lucozade Sport as its first official sports nutrition supplier. Lucozade will supply an extensive range of contaminant-tested sports nutrition to both cross-country and downhill riders at all World Cup events…

Dakine Launches Mobile Website

Dakine launched an interactive mobile-specific website, an abbreviated version of Dakine's website that is compatible with most media rich-enabled cell phones…