Mattingly Sports Introduces Fielding Gloves
Mattingly Sports launched its first line of fielding gloves, the 9X SERIES. The new series of gloves represent a key addition to the company's product line which already includes the ground breaking and patented V-Grip Handle line of baseball and sof
Ortovox USA Names Dale Bard New COO
Ortovox USA has appointed Dale Bard as Chief Operating Officer. Bard, a legend among American rock climbers and alpinists, brings a wealth of experience ideally suited to this newly created position—experience gained both in the outdoor corporate arena as
Osprey Packs Expands Distribution in South America
Tatoo Adventure Gear will exclusively represent Osprey products in South America effective immediately. Tatoo Adventure Gear is one of the largest outdoor gear distributors and retailers in South America, with distribution presence in five countries in th
ATK Awarded Four-Year Contract to Operate Lake City Army Ammunition Plant
Alliant Techsystems, a manufacturer of small-caliber ammunition, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island, Ill., to continue operating the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) for a
CCF: PETA Kills Adoptable Pets
According to the Center for Consumer Freedom new information has arisen suggesting that the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals kills thousands of adoptable pets…
Zamberlan Footwear Reaches Agreement with Verde Fulfillment USA
Zamberlan Footwear, producer of hand-crafted Italian trekking footwear, has reached an agreement with Verde Fulfillment USA to perform all services related to their fulfillment (pick-pack-ship) and warehousing business for the US market. The agreement is
Counterfeit Golf Goods Seized in Beijing
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group announced that raids on a factory in Beijing resulted in the seizure of nearly 10,000 pieces of counterfeit golf equipment, including more than 740 assembled golf clubs, 1,500 club heads, 4,70
Gottschalks Inc. to Liquidate
Gottschalks, the department store chain based in Fresno, CA, will be liquidated after it failed to attract a buyer willing to operate the company going forward. A joint venture of liquidators including SB Capital Group LLC, Tiger Capital Group LLC, Great
Seizing the Women’s Opportunity at Sporting Goods Retail
If a survey of SportsOneSource magazine and newsletter subscribers is any indication, sports retailers of all stripes can be doing a lot more to lift their game when it comes to catering to women customers. The question – “How can sporting goods and athle
Nike Sues Two Chinese Companies
Nike is suing two Chinese companies for copying its Jordan brand logo, according to China Daily. Nike contends that Shanghai Century Lianhua Chengshan Supermarket Co. Ltd. was illegally displaying and selling fake sports pants bearing the logo for nearly
Lawsuit Erupts Over Jackets with Wireless Features
Several sports manufacturers, including Nike, Under Armour, VF Corp and Columbia Sportswear, are among the dozens of brands being charged by Tec-Technology Enabled Clothing, Inc. with patent infringement. The complaint against these companies stems from t
VF Corp. Lays Out Growth Plans at Investor Conference
Speaking last week at the Telsey Advisory Group Consumer Conference, Eric Wiseman, VF Corp. chairman, president and CEO, said The North Face has grown consistently now at a 25% annual rate for eight years but still has significant growth opportunities as
It’s Jordan vs. Nike as The SportsOneSource “Brand Brackets” Reach Final Two
Nike, Inc. continued its dominance of the 2009 SportsOneSource “Brand Brackets,” by placing all four teams in the Final Four of the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament, capped by Monday night’s showdown between North Carolina and Michigan State…
Rocky Extends Credit Facility
Rocky Brands, Inc. has amended its credit facility with GMAC Commercial Finance LLC to extend the facility’s maturity through Apr. 30, 2012. The credit facility was originally scheduled to mature on Jan. 5, 2010. The amendment also reduces the commitment
Cannondale Shifts Manufacturing to Taiwan
Dorel’s newly-named Cycling Sports Group (formerly the Cannondale Sports Group) plans to consolidate all North American product development, marketing and business management functions for the four cycling brands Cannondale, Schwinn, GT and Mongoose in Be
