Adventure Cycling, North America's largest cycling membership organization, is looking for nominations for its fifth annual bicycle travel awards. These awards include the June Curry Trail Angel Award, the Pacesetter Bicycle Travel Award, the Sam Bra
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Schutt Touts American-Made Helmets
Schutt Sports, Inc. recently introduced a new batters helmet, the AiR-5, that continues its tradition of domestic production. The company said it's the only major brand still making helmets in the U.S…
K-Swiss Launches Skate Program
K-Swiss announced plans to launch a new skateboarding category for Spring 2010. As part of the effort, K-Swiss has partnered with a team of design and creative experts including Skate Legend Greg Lutzka, who has signed an extended agreement to serve as th
Everlast Extends International Licensing Deals
Everlast Worldwide has agreed to new terms for existing licensing deals with three of its partners — namely Chile-based Commercial Sportex, Argentina-based Leading Brands and UK-based Wilson Imports…
DC Shoes Opens Store in Manila
DC Shoes opened its second concept store in Asia Pacific, located within one mile of Manila’s TriNoma shopping center…
Study: Kids of Parents Who Value Exercise Are More Active
Children are more likely to join a sports team or be active if their parents like team sports, according to a study from Baylor College of Medicine and Duke University…
Oakley Launches OakleyVault.com; Eco-Friendly Shades
Oakley, Inc. today launched of OakleyVault.com, a new Web site focusing on vintage Oakley styles and discontinued products ranging from sports performance innovations to lifestyle designs…
Modell’s Praised for Job Hiring Efforts in Harlem
Modell's was honored for its commitment to supplying jobs to local Empowerment Zone residents in Harlem. A press conference discussing the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (which Modell's currently takes advantage of), training programs funde
Report: Mizuno Plans to Close 200 Retail Sites in China
Mizuno Corp. is looking to close about 200 of its 902 retail sites in China this year because of disappointing sales, Nikkei English News said. The news agency didn't cite any sources…
JJB Sports Looking to Raise Capital
JJB Sports, the U.K. sports retailer, is considering selling new shares as one of “a range of possible options” to provide more cash for the group…
Polo Ralph Lauren Signs New Olympics Deal
Polo Ralph Lauren will continue its relationship with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) as an Official Outfitter of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams for the 2010 and 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games…
2XU Names New Apparel/Compression Reps
Sports Multiplied, LLC, distributors of the 2XU performance sports apparel brand, have recently appointed new sales reps for apparel and compression product lines in the Northwest, Upper Midwest, and Chicago/Eastern Great Lakes…
Acushnet Co. to Cut 77 Positions
Acushnet Co., the maker of Titleist golf balls, will reduce its work force at its distribution center and two local ball plants by 77 positions, company officials told the Standard Times of New Bedford…
Klip America Names General Manager
Klip America, the worldwide licensee for Volkl and Boris Becker tennis equipment, bags and accessories, appointed Brian Dillman to the newly-created position of general manager of Klip America, effective July 1. Dillman will establish a Midwest office an
Former Crocs CEO Leaves Board
Crocs Inc.’s former CEO has resigned from the company’s board of directors, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Snyder left the board for personal reasons and not because of any disagreement with the company…
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