CSGA Member News
Tecnica Group Announces New North American Structure
US to Support Canadian Growth Strategy July 15, 2019—Tecnica Group SpA, the parent company of Tecnica Group Canada announced today the restructuring of the Canadian leadership team as part of a global initiative to integrate [...]
Titleist Introduces New U-Series Utility Irons
Uniquely Designed U•500 and U•510 Models Maximize Long Iron Performance Through Increased Launch, Speed and Forgiveness FAIRHAVEN, Mass. (July 15, 2019) – The new Titleist U-Series utility irons offer two unique models – U•500 and [...]
Origin and MEC-Produced Short Film Facing Sunrise Wins Prestigious Gold Marketing Award
The award marks the second major win for the film after being selected for six prestigious film festivals WHISTLER, B.C. (July 11, 2019) — Award-winning marketing agency Origin and leading Canadian outdoor sports retailer MEC received Gold: Multicultural Online Film from The [...]
Working at CCM
CCM: "A message from our Rick Blackshaw CEO." IT TOOK 100 YEARS OF HARD WORK AND DEDICATION ON THE PART OF EVERY SINGLE CCM EMPLOYEE TO GET TO WHERE CCM IS TODAY, POSITIONED [...]
Amy Roberts headed to The North Face as its new senior director of communications and corporate social responsibility
BOULDER, Colo., July 10, 2019 – Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced today that Executive Director Amy Roberts will leave the organization at the end of September to join The North Face as senior director, communications & corporate [...]
Acushnet Holdings Corp. Acquires KJUS, Innovator of Premium Sportswear Performance Products
FAIRHAVEN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Acushnet Holdings Corp. (NYSE:GOLF), the worldwide leader in the design, development, manufacture and distribution of performance-driven golf equipment and golf wear, today announced the acquisition of KJUS, a premium global ski and [...]
Sporting Goods News
Lululemon files lawsuit against Ross Stores over ‘lowest-quality’ knock-off leggings
Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) has filed a lawsuit against Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) and one of its suppliers for allegedly selling “the lowest-quality” counterfeit versions of the company’s leggings. The Vancouver-based apparel company filed the [...]
Lululemon just opened a sprawling, 20,000-square-foot store in Chicago
The store in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, at 944 W. North Ave., measures more than 20,000 square feet — about four NBA basketball courts put together. It includes a restaurant serving smoothies, salads, [...]
Jake Burton Carpenter’s mine77 Returns with a Late-Summer 2019 Collection
This season’s mine77 collection brings must-have essentials as interpreted by Jake Burton Carpenter for those who have snowsports in their blood. Notable pieces include the Jake and Pats pants, salvage-fabric flannel, and the terry-fleece hoodie. [...]
prAna Names Marcie Peters Vice President of Global Sales
Carlsbad, CA – July 16, 2019 – prAna, creator of the Clothing for Positive Change movement and maker of stylish, versatile, and sustainably-made apparel, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcie Peters as Vice President of [...]
Canada’s Neechie Gear empowering youth through sport
This entrepreneur is empowering youth through sport Kendal Netmaker, CEO of Netmaker Enterprises and founder of Neechie Gear, joins BNN Bloomberg to talk about the challenges he's gone through to become a successful entrepreneur today. [...]
TORONTO, VANCOUVER RISE IN RANKINGS OF BEST GLOBAL CITIES FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS
Canadian cities have risen in the standings on a new global ranking of the best cities for female entrepreneurs, released last week. Toronto and Vancouver were the two Canadian cities included in this year’s WE Cities [...]
CSGA New Member News
CSGA FEATURED MEMBER BRAND LOGOS
Toronto May 24th, 2019: The CSGA is pleased to announce that the CSGA Featured Brand landing page has been updated. Special thank to Marc Wilson for coordinating the logo updates and the new CSGA members [...]
World’s First Hockey Helmet With MIPS Brain Protection System Announced
The Swedish brain protection brand, MIPS, announces TRUE Hockey as its first partner in the hockey helmet industry. Stockholm, Sweden (3 May 2019) -- MIPS, the world leader in brain protection systems within helmet safety, [...]
YETI Reports First Quarter 2019 Results
Matt Reintjes, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are off to a great start in 2019 with solid growth across our product categories and distribution channels. Additionally, our ongoing focus on disciplined growth allows us [...]