The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether the National Football League and its 32 teams can enter an exclusive licensing deal with a maker of team jerseys and other gear without violating federal antitrust law. The court said it will hear an appea
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Lotto Launches Try Me Soccer Campaign
Lotto Sport USA, a division of Etonic Worldwide, is promoting its 2009-10 line of performance soccer footwear with a nationwide “Try Me” campaign. This grassroots campaign will take place at more than 200 on-field and in-stores events from July through Au
Datatech: National Golf Rounds Played Up 0.9% in May
The Golf Datatech National Golf Rounds Played Report showed that in May, golf rounds played nationwide were up 0.9% versus the prior year's month. The findings represent 4410 reporting courses. In the year-to-date period, golf rounds are up 1.6%…
SGMA Supports Status Quo of Lacey Act
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) stated its support for preserving the status quo of the Lacey Act. Currently, the Lacey Act states that sporting goods are exempt from the new reporting requirements on wood and plant content in imported
Sport Chalet Cites Progress in Turnaround Efforts
Sport Chalet, Inc. in a statement pointed to continued progress on its initiatives to improve its financial performance and return the company to profitability. Last Friday, the Los Angeles-based retailer reported its net loss in its fiscal fourth quarter
Sport Chalet Sees Wider Fiscal Q4 Loss
Sport Chalet, Inc. reported fourth-quarter sales declined 12.7% to $84.5 million from $96.8 million a year ago as same-store sales tumbled 17.7%. The net loss in the period of $11.1 million, or 79 cents a share, compared to a loss of $2.8 million, or 20 c
Nike, USA Track and Field Extend Sponsorship Deal
Nike Inc. and USA Track & Field have extended their sponsorship agreement through 2013, but Nike has an option to renew it through 2017. Under the new alliance, a special fund was also set up for support traditionally under-funded event groups. The term
A4 Sponsors Fundraising Bicycle Ride
A4 will sponsor the fourth-annual Jackson's Ride the Gorge, a fundraising bicycle ride that will tour the Columbia River Gorge on July 18th, 2009 to support the Northwest Sarcoma Foundation. The non-profit organization provides support to patients an
Batters Up USA Supports Seven New Programs
Batters Up USA, which raises funds to sponsor equipment and instructor needs to organizations starting up recreational baseball/softball programs, said it has been able to support seven new programs through equipment contributions this season. Jess Heald,
NRF, RILA End Merger Talks
The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) ended merger plans, according to a letter to NRF members. There were no plans for the groups to merge at any point in the foreseeable future, wrote NRF president Tracy Mul
Finish Line Posts Small Q1 Loss on 7.2% Sales Slide
The Finish Line Inc. said sales decreased 7.2% in the first quarter ended May 30 to $267.2 million from $287.9 million a year ago. Comps at the Finish Line chain slid 3.9%. The loss from continuing operations of $608,000, or 1 cent a share, compared with
ANTA Partners with Partner of Chinese Olympic Committee
ANTA Sports Products Limited was appointed the “2009-2012 Sportswear Partner of Chinese Olympic Committee” and the “2009-2012 Official Partner of China Sports Delegation.”…
Reebok Signs Two of Hockey’s Rising Stars
Reebok-CCM Hockey announced that they've inked both John Tavares and Victor Hedman to multi-year deals with CCM and Reebok brands, respectively. Tavares and Hedman, both 18, are widely considered to be the top picks in the 2009 NHL entry draft on Fri
Timberland Introduces Recyclable Boot
The Timberland Co. said it launched its first footwear line designed to be disassembled and recycled, rather than discarded, at the end of its life. The Earthkeepers 2.0 boot collection is made of 80% recyclable or reusable materials that represent a 15%
Nike Launches Cancer Survivors Campaign
Nike launched an integrated media and grassroots campaign featuring Lance Armstrong, world-class athletes, celebrities and survivors, in a call-to-action to join the global fight against cancer. The campaign, “It's About You,” includes a TV commercia
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