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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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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. [...]
Speed Skating Canada and Descente Partner to Outfit National Teams
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – Starting this season, Japanese-based manufacturer Descente Ltd. will become the Official Supplier of High Performance Apparel for Canada’s National Speed Skating Teams. From competition skinsuits, to podium wear and off-ice apparel, the new [...]
On-Line retailer Altitude Sports receives new financial assistance from BDC Capital to support its growth
MONTRÉAL, November 28, 2019—Altitude Sports, one of Canada’s leading online retailers of technical clothing for nature and the city, has received new financial assistance from BDC Capital to support its strong growth. Altitude Sports had a busy 2019 [...]
MEC loses $11M as new CEO braces against storm of competition
'Every waking moment I'm thinking about how can we improve,' Philippe Arrata says Mountain Equipment Co-op, Canada's largest outdoor gear retailer, is losing money, says its new CEO Philippe Arrata — a lot of it. The outdoor [...]
CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures has been named one of Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures
The award, founded by Waterstone Human Capital, annually recognizes best in-class Canadian organizations for having cultures that have helped them enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage. “Four years ago, we committed to enhancing the [...]
CSGA New Member News Feature
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 [...]
Lightspeed POS Partners with Ikeono to Bring Business Texting to Independent Retailers
Montreal-based Lightspeed, the leading cloud-based provider of omnichannel point of sale software, solutions and support systems primarily for independent retailers and restaurants, has partnered with Ikeono to bring a suite of texting and workflow management features to independent businesses. [...]
WARRIOR LACROSSE, NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE ANNOUNCE NEW MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP
Another premier equipment brand in the sport of lacrosse renews with world’s oldest and most successful lacrosse league PHILADELPHIA and CHICAGO, October 17, 2019 – The National Lacrosse League (@NLL), the world’s most successful professional lacrosse league, today announced [...]
World Axe Throwing League (WATL) has secured exclusive broadcast rights to all axe throwing events on ESPN
The World Axe Throwing League (WATL) has secured exclusive broadcast rights to all axe throwing events on ESPN. Through this agreement, ESPN will broadcast the World Championships, the US Open and the Canadian Open including [...]
WPIC Marketing + Technologies Provides Data Regarding China’s Annual Sporting Goods Market to CSGA
Infographic highlights scope of massive opportunity for Canadian Sporting Goods Brands WPIC Marketing + Technologies, a leading Canadian consultancy that helps global brands expand into the Asia-Pacific region through e-commerce and technology solutions, has developed [...]