United Sports Technologies inked a sponsorship deal for the 2006 Southern Texas PGA (STPGA) Points List and Match Play Championship at The Club at Falcon Point in Katy, Texas. UST has been a sponsor of the STPGA over the past five years…
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Scarpa Taps Mariacher as Climbing Line Manager
Recruiting one of the top names in climbing-footwear design to oversee its technical climbing program, Scarpa has hired Heinz Mariacher as its climbing line manager, effective immediately…
Hooked on Outdoors Restructures; Closes Boulder Office
Hooked on the Outdoors Magazine will publish five rather than the previous seven issues planned for 2006, and at the same time place more emphasis on its other marketing platforms including retail-based events, their website, and additional broadcast aven
SGMA Adds Three to Board; Promotes Two to Executive Committee
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association is making changes to its Board of Directors. Joining the SGMA Board of Directors are Richard Bourne, COO/President – ASICS America Corporation; Paul Ehrlich, general counsel – adidas America; and Chris Considi
Tubbs ‘Romp to Stomp’ SLC Event Raises Over $20,000
The fourth annual Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series raised over $20,000 for the Salt Lake City Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The winning team, “Laurel’s Angels,” captained by Salt Lake City resident Carol Gr
Bikes Belong Announces Five New Grants
Bikes Belong will award $37,850 in grants this month to five bicycling projects. The trails and bicycle advocacy supported by these grants will connect community paths, expand opportunities for mountain biking and, as always, put more people on bicycles m
Bite Lands Sponsorship Deal with World Amateur Golf Tournament
Bite Golf has been named the official shoe sponsor of the World Amateur Golf Tournament taking place this August in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. One of Bite Golf’s leading retailers, PGA Tour Superstores, is the title sponsor of this prestigious event…
Crocs Ups Public Offering to Raise $198 Million
Crocs Inc. filed an amended S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, upping both the number of shares to be offered in the company's IPO and the price per share. The company now will sell 4.95 million shares and the selling stockholders are o
ANWR Battle Heats Up Again
In last week's State of the Union address, President Bush admitted that the United States is suffering from an oil addiction. Less than one week later, the President released his 2007 federal budget request to Congress- and it includes revenues from
Maruman Golf Inks Japan Distribution Deal with Whitlam Golf
Maruman Golf inked a deal with Whitlam Golf and Gauge Design Golf to exclusively distribute Whitlam Golf products in Japan. According to the agreement, Whitlam will also create and manufacture a high-end putter line for Maruman Golf that will be distribut
Keen Adds Two New Partners to Philanthropic Program
In its ongoing commitment to working with non-profit, social and environmental organizations, Keen is pleased to announce new partners and expanded programs for the Keen Footwear Foundation in 2006. Entering into its 2nd year, the Keen Footwear Foundation
Yakima Launches Lifetime Warranty
Yakima has created the new “Love It ‘Till You Leave It” limited lifetime warranty. The warranty, which goes into effect on March 1, 2006, covers all Yakima products and accessories for the life of the original owner…
Lafuma Acquires German Equestrian Brand
Lafuma took-over the business activities and main assets of Gerog SCHUMACHER, a German company specialized in equitation clothing. Sales in 2005 for Georg Schumacher totalled €2.2 million ($2.6 mm), 60% of which was achieved in Germany, Austria and Switze
BOB Successfully Relocates to Boise
In an effort to accommodate continued growth of the company, BOB jogging strollers has successfully relocated its entire business operation from San Luis Obispo, CA to Boise, ID. As of January 16, BOB has resumed operations and is again shipping product –
Osprey Takes Home Two ‘Best Buy’ Awards from Backpacker
Osprey Packs has garnered two “best buy” citations in the Backpacker Magazine 2006 Gear Guide. Noted for excellent value and high performance were the Stratos 32 in the daypack category and the Ariel 65 and Aether 70 in the week long pack category…