Sorel, the boot manufacturer owned by Columbia Sportswear, is sponsoring the 14th annual TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival (TWSSF), April 17-26, 2009 in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. The 10-day and night festival is Canada's largest free out
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Report: Russell Closing Alexander City Plant
Russell Athletic said it plans to close an Alexander City plant. About 250 jobs are affected, according to the Birmingham News. The newspaper said the woven products plant will close July 1…
Columbia Sportswear’s Portland Flagship Receives LEED Certification
Columbia Sportswear Company announced its Flagship store in downtown Portland has been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Retail Commercial Interiors Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), one of the
Lululemon Athletica Launches E-Commerce Site
Lululemon Athletica Inc. plans to launch its first e-commerce website. The yoga-inspird retailer said that over the next month, consumers can expect the e-commerce site to expand the product offerings to include seasonal updates and a cross selection of a
Maverik Lacrosse to Sponsor Team Fin
Maverik Lacrosse will provide Team Fin, a new elite Jacksonville, Florida-based club lacrosse program with custom equipment (Dynasty gloves, pads and apparel) and instructional support from some of Maverik's “Soldiers”: Stephen Berger, Paul Rabil, Jo
Louisville Slugger Museum Reopens With New Exhibits
The Louisville Slugger Museum has undergone a four-year renovation to bring in never-before-seen exhibits and artifacts from the company's 125 year history and provide a more interactive experience. A grand-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was he
SIA Launches Medallion Program for Retailers
SIA has partnered with Colorado Ski Country USA to create the “Medallion Program” which will provide free and discounted lift tickets for skiing and riding to snow sports specialty retailers attending the 2010 Snow Show, the new name for the SIA show. The
Orange 21 Sees 2008 Loss Nearly Double Despite Revenue Gain
Orange 21 Inc., which owns Spy Optic, reported sales rose 2% to $47.3 million in 2008 from $46.5 million for 2007. The action sports company incurred a net loss of $15.2 million for the year ended December 31 compared to a net loss of $8.0 million for the
Sportsman’s Warehouse CEO Vows to Avoid Liquidation
Sportsman's Warehouse Chief Executive Officer Stu Utgaard is vowing to to steer his company through bankruptcy proceedings despite a number of other bankruptcies that have headed to liquidation, including Joe's Sports & Outdoors…
Genesco Investor Files Lawsuit Against UBS Securities
An investor in Genesco Inc. shares has filed a proposed securities class action against UBS Securities, LLC on behalf of all holders of the common stock of Genesco, Inc. The lawsuit stems from its terminated merger with The Finish Line…
Broder Bros. Reaches Agreement with Noteholders
Broder Bros., Co. announced that the company and its board had reached an agreement in principal on the terms of an exchange offer with an Ad Hoc Committee of the holders of its 11 1/4% Senior Notes due October 15, 2010. The exchange offer is supported by
Burton Merges Down Under Opens
Burton said that instead of having two events down under in 2009, it has decided to combine the Australian Open and the New Zealand Open into one premier Southern Hemisphere event taking place in New Zealand…
Big City Mountaineers Celebrates 20th Anniversary
In 2009, Big City Mountaineers will mark 20 years of enhancing the lives of under-resourced urban teens through transformative outdoor experiences. Since 1989, BCM has worked to offer a new perspective to teens through weeklong wilderness backpacking and
Academy Sports to Sponsor Sun Bowl Soccer Tournament
Academy Sports & Outdoors will be the new title sponsor for the annual Sun Bowl soccer tournament in El Paso. Academy's deal with the Sun Bowl organization is for three years, but financial details were not released…
Rawlings Debuts New S100 Safety Helmet
Rawlings Sporting Goods Co., Inc. introduced a new batter’s helmet that is promises increased protection at ball speeds up to 100 miles per hour. Rawlings S100 helmets will be available in April 2009 at select retailers and team dealer locations. All S100
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