CSGA Member News
TOP SCANDINAVIAN SPORTS EYEWEAR BRAND BLIZ TO PURSUE EXPANSION IN CANADA WITH EXCITING NEW PARTNER
We are happy to announce the expansion of Bliz in the Canadian market, with our new partner Rock Gear Distribution. The amicable transition from the current distributor, Diamond Head Sports, will take place during the [...]
New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) and VF Corporation have formalized a framework that will grow the market for ZQ certified merino wool
VF Corporation has committed to a sourcing framework for the long-term supply of the ZQ certified merino wool. NZM chief executive John Brakenridge said the agreed framework was one of the biggest wool partnerships in [...]
Altra Appoints Senior Director Of Sales
Altra, which is owned by VF Corp., welcomed Chuck Ponthier as senior director of sales. Ponthier will lead all North American sales strategy from overseeing key accounts and P&L sheets to managing sales teams and [...]
BEARPAW Appoints New Vice President Of Sales For North America
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif., Nov. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- BEARPAW, a global leader in fashion footwear for men, women and children, announced the appointment of Marty Meade as Vice President of Sales for North America effective November 25, 2019. For his new role, Meade [...]
A1 SPORT – NEW DISTRIBUTOR OF ULTIMATE DIRECTION / ALOE UP / DIGITSOLE
Bois-des-filion, Québec : A1 Sport is proud to announce that it will be Canada's new distributor for Ultimate Direction, Aloe Up, & Digitsole. These new alliances will strengthen A1's brands portfolio for Canadian retailers & [...]
Sporting Goods News
POWDR ENTERS CANADIAN SKI MARKET WITH ACQUISITION OF SILVERSTAR MOUNTAIN RESORT
As Okanagan's Top Family Ski and Bike Resort, SilverStar Complements POWDR’s Adventure Lifestyle Portfolio of World Class, Locals Favorite Destinations PARK CITY, Utah, Dec 3, 2019 – Today, POWDR, an adventure lifestyle company with destinations across [...]
SPORTS RENT – VICTORIA TURNS 30
SPORTS RENT, located in Victoria on Vancouver Island is celebrating 30 years in business as the go to shop in town. The independently owned and operated shop has now expanded into retail for skis, bikes, [...]
Bentley Leathers filed a Notice of Intention to make a proposal to its creditors and plans to restructure
MONTREAL, Nov. 27, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - November 26, 2019 Canadian retailer Bentley Leathers Inc. files a notice of intention to propose the restructuring of its operations. The changing consumer behavior, the impact of the digital disruptions combined [...]
Roots Names Retail Finance Executive, Mona Kennedy, as Chief Financial Officer
TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2019 /CNW/ - Roots ("Roots," "Roots Canada") (TSX: ROOT), a premium outdoor lifestyle brand, today announced that Mona Kennedy has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective by the end of Q1 fiscal 2020. An accomplished retail industry finance executive, [...]
Free Marketing Consultation Opportunity by Ryerson students
If you currently have a marketing opportunity or issue and would like to engage a group of senior marketing students to consult on the project for free, you could consider the following collaboration opportunity. The [...]
Ivey entrepreneur scores deal on Dragons’ Den
You could say Elliot Kimelman made a splash while pitching his product, C-Spray, a chlorine-eliminating multi-use spray for swimmers, on CBC Television’s Dragons’ Den. He brought swimwear models and even conducted a chemistry test to demonstrate the product. [...]
CSGA New Member News
BEARPAW Expands Stylish Vegan Offerings for Spring 2020
Sandals Feature Natural Leather Alternative Derived from Pineapple Leaves Citrus Heights, CA. – November 13, 2019 – BEARPAW, a leader in fashion footwear, expands its Vegan collection with new Spring/Summer 2020 sandal styles, experimenting with [...]
Black Stone Sports Inc. Announces New Distributor in Quebec
Black Stone Sports® celebrates Back To Back Stanley Cup Championships with the St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals, and is showing no signs of slowing down. With a recent acquisition of Dupliskate, Blackstone announces Groupe [...]
Origin to Release “Call Me Crazy” Mike Wiegele Documentary on December 9
The short film chronicles the life of one of the most recognized names in heli-skiing WHISTLER, B.C. (November 4, 2019) — Award-winning outdoor marketing and content agency Origin and Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing today released [...]
ENDVR was built to benefit brands, retailers and frontline employees
Sometimes a brand will say to us...'Your app is really cool, what do retailers think about it?' We'd like to thank Mike (owner of S3 Boardshop in Grand Prairie) for helping answer the question!. Drop [...]
Alibaba Cloud and WPIC Marketing + Technologies to host China e-commerce webinar on Wednesday, November 13
Webinar to discuss “How to Win” in China and will include first analysis of 2019 11/11 Singles’ Day Home to more than 1.3 billion residents and an e-commerce market exceeding $1.3 trillion USD, China [...]
Rossignol Group reorganizes North American apparel team
Increased focus fueling key initiatives in Apparel and Retail sales channels Park City, UT, Oct. 22, 2019 - Rossignol, a global leader in winter sports and a name intrinsically linked with the history of skiing, is [...]