World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) hires Florian Dammer as bicycle manager and Simone Ramsauer as public relations manager. Stefanie Burkert, pr manager and Assistant Secretary General, will rejoin the trade group in April, 2012, after a sabbatical.++++Big 5 Sporting Goods is aligning itself with the Honda L.A. Marathon. The 406-door chain will be the official sporting goods retailer of the race and the title sponsor of the “LA Big 5K,” slated to take place on Mar. 17, the day before the marathon.++++RYU (Respect Your Universe) apparel becomes an official event sponsor of five UFC ... Log in to view full article.