Lifetime Products Introduces $299 Sit-inside Kayak
Lifetime Products Inc. of Clearfield, Utah, purports to be one of the largest kayak manufacturers in the U.S., introduced its first sit-inside kayak and said it will go on sales this month at Sports Authority for $299…
Tim Tebow Apparel Sales Halted in Nike-Reebok Feud
U.S. District Court Judge Kevin Castel issued a temporary restraining order against Reebok to prevent it from continuing to sell apparel featuring Tim Tebow shirts and his new team, The New York Jets. As reported, Nike, which officially takes over the NFL
Columbia Sportswear Accused of Misappropriating Heated Clothing Technology
Columbia Sportswear Company was sued late Tuesday by a Eugene, OR company for allegedly misappropriating its trade secrets involving heated clothing. In its lawsuit, Innovative Sports, Inc. alleges Columbia…
Merrell Reups Outdoor Nation Partnership
Merrell renewed its commitment as a lead partner of Outdoor Nation, which is expected to draw more than 1,000 Millennials to summits in 11 U.S. cities this summer to champion outdoor recreation, conservation and other issues. Merrell will send its own you
Eastern Outdoor Sports Picks up Garmont
Garmont said is again using Eastern Outdoor Sales as its rep in the Southeastern United States…
Vapur Names Reps for Outdoor and Sports Channels
Vapur said it has hired three sales agencies to increase sales of its collapsible hydration containers in the sports and outdoor market…
Cinelli-USA Chooses Shopatron Ecommerce Solution
Cinelli-USA, the exclusive distributor of the Italian-made bicycles, has begun selling framesets and apparel direct to consumers online in North America through Shopatron…
McRae Industries Sales Dip
McRae Industries, Inc. reported net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 of $19.9 million as compared to $21.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2011. Net earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 amounted to $1.37 million, or 63 cen
Shoe Carnival Reappoints Securites Lawyer to Board of Directors
Shoe Carnival, Inc. appointed James A. Aschleman, a retired attorney specializing in corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and securities law, to its board of directors. Aschleman previously served on the board from May 2001 to October 2006…
E-Bike Demand Forecast to Grow to 47 Million Units by 2018
The worldwide market for e-bicycles will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5 percent between 2012 and 2018, resulting in global sales of more than 47 million vehicles in 2018 compared to 30 million estimated to occur in 2012, according
Asics New Title Sponsor Dam tot Damloop
Asics is the new title sponsor of the Dam tot Damloop, the Netherlands' biggest running event. The 28th edition take place on Sunday, Sept. 23. 50,000 entry places expected for the 10 miles (16.1 km) run between Amsterdam and Zaandam will go on sale
Easy Spirit Launches First Lightweight Active Line
Easy Spirit, a division of The Jones Group Inc., announced the introduction of the e360 collection of lightweight, active and casual shoes…
Fourteen Golf Names Mike Kim as Company Demo Rep
Fourteen Golf announced that Mike Kim has been selected as the Fourteen Golf demo and event rep. Kim will be in charge of demo days and events on the west coast…
Broder Bros. Q4 Revenues Climb 5.1 Percent
Broder Bros. reported fourth-quarter sales rose 5.1 percent to $226.7 million compared to $215.7 million for the fourth quarter 2010. Income from operations reached $12.8 million for the fourth quarter 2011, slightly ahead of $12.5 million for the fourth
Skullcandy Signs SI Swimsuit Model Kate Upton as Endorser
Skullcandy Inc., the performance lifestyle audio brand, announced that 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl Kate Upton has become the first addition to its crew of Supermodel Ambassadors…
