Cushe Footwear, a division of Wolverine World Wide, added Sierra Quitiquit to their ambassador roster…
Year: 2014
Confluence Brands to Make Big Splash at GoPro Mountain Games
Confluence Outdoor will have a big presence at the GoPro Mountain Games this weekend in Vail, CO. Its whitewater kayak brands Dagger and Wave Sport will serve as the kayak sponsors at this year’s Games, while its Bomber Gear and Adventure Technology
Zumiez May Same-Store Sales Up 3.6 percent
Zumiez Inc.'s same-store sales rose 3.6 percent in May…
NSGA: Sporting Goods Market Report Shows Retail Sales Increases
Consumer-reported retail sales of sporting goods apparel, equipment and athletic footwear increased 3 percent in 2013, according to the 2014 edition of the NSGA Sporting Goods Market report…
The Running Event Ranked Among Top Trade Shows
The annual running specialty trade show in Austin, known as The Running Event (TRE), has again been named to the top 10 list of the fastest growing trade shows in the country…
Brooks Survey: Running Increases Sex Appeal
To celebrate National Running Day, Brooks Running Company connected with runners across the country to find out what its favorite sports means to others. The company’s second annual Brooks Run Happy Nation Report, reveals the positive (and sometimes
Halford’s Acquires Boardman Bikes
Halfords Group plc, which is the largest bicycle dealer in the United Kingdom, has acquired Boardman Bikes Limited and Boardman International Limited, it's largest supplier of premium bicycles…
Unifi and Hanesbrands Negotiating Longer-Term Supply Agreement
Unifi Inc. disclosed that it has extended its yarn supply agreement with its largest customer – Hanesbrands Inc. – another month to June 30 to allow the companies more time to negotiate a longer-term agreement…
Icebug Selects Rock Gear as Canadian Distributor
Icebug, the Swedish footwear brand that rebooted its U.S. operations in 2013, has selected Rock Gear Distribution as its Canadian distributor…
FDRA Honors Kmart, H.H. Brown, Wolverine Worldwide, Cole Haan, and Merrell
Kmart, H.H. Brown, Wolverine Worldwide, Cole Haan, and Merrell were presented with Annual Achievement Awards at the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) 70th Anniversary Party…
Kwik Tek Acquires Synergy Sports Snowshoe and Traction Brands
Kwik Tek Inc., manufacturer of Airhead and Sportsstuff watersports products, based in Denver, CO, has acquired Synergy Sportz, which manufacturers Yukon Charlie’s and Sherpa snow shoes, snow shoe accessories and trekking poles and Slip Nots winter
Supreme Court Rules for Nautilus in Patent Case
Nautilus Inc. announced that the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in support of requiring clarity in patent claims. The Supreme Court, in a 9 – 0 ruling, overturns a prior Federal Circuit Court of Appeals decision, and addresses the
Gerber Again Sponsoring Gear Town at GoPro Mountain Games
Gerber will sponsor “Gear Town” and provide its coveted 'golden axes' to victors at the 2014 GoPro Mountain Games, where it has again secured the title as exclusive knife and multi-tool sponsor. The games get underway in Vail, CO on
Survey Shows Outdoor Brands Consume Less than 1 Percent of Global Down Production
While animal rights activists have targeted high profile outdoor brands in campaigns to halt inhumane practices used to produce down and feathers, such brands consume a tiny fraction of global down production, according to a survey released Tuesday by The
Reebok and Les Mills Release New Workout Concept
Reebok and Les Mills revealed The Project: Immersive Fitness, a totally new workout concept that is set to revolutionize the Studio Fitness industry…